1994 Tranny Dipstick Hard to Insert

[i_am_jim]

This has been a problem as far back as I can remember. It's very difficult to replace/insert the transmission dipstick on my 1994 6cyl Camry. It comes out easily, but at about 2/3rds of the way in it hits something and the stick bends. I jab and jab again and again and it finally goes all the way in, but sometimes I have to do this so many times I think it isn't ever going to go past the obstruction.

Is this a common problem? Is there a fix for it?

[toyomoho]

The dipstick tube is curved, the dipstick is a long flat blade that can bend in only one direction. The stick is most likely binding in the tube.

When reistance is encountered rotate the dipstick a little a time and attempt to move it forward.

[i_am_jim]

Thanks, I'll try that.

[Post No Billz]

Originally Posted by toyomoho

The stick is most likely binding in the tube.

When reistance is encountered rotate the dipstick a little a time and attempt to move it forward.

That's what she said

[projectSXV20]

^well played