Any suggestions on how to get the dipstick out for Checking the Oil on a Redrock?

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Good evening,

My standard for checking oil on the 1330 engine (on my third machine with this engine), is to check the oil about every 1,000 miles. My Redrock is right at this mark … I can’t, for the life of me, get the dipstick out. It appears there is a cap that snaps on, even with that out of the way, not able to turn the dipstick.

Any suggestions?

Thanks …. Ann

 

[Tslepebull]

I have found that the dipstick on my Canyon is difficult to rotate with just my hand due to the limited access; even with the panel removed. I use a small wrench to rotate the yellow dipstick top until it passes the tight spot; then remove the dipstick as normal. It does seem unnecessarily tight.

 

[2dogs]

It's good that you check it every thousand miles, Ma'am, even though the 1330 doesn't consume oil. A small pair of offset pliers should solve your issue. Mine is very tight also, and I prefer it that way. I know my wife would never be able to loosen mine.