Dipstick snapped my dipstick!!!

[krhall]

Help!!!

Just out checking the oil and my son managed to snap the brittle plastic top of the dipstick, so part is left round the top but the dipstick can still be removed.

A quick ring around tells me this is either a breaker part or main dealer supply item.

The thing is, can I use the car in this state as there is now no seal on the top of the dipstick whole (sorry for the lack of technical terminology)?

[markymarkg]

Same happened to me mate.......bought a new one off ebay for 2 quid if i remember!.

All i did was make sure that the oil level was correct then duck taped it all up to seal it for a couple of days untill the part arrived.

[krhall]

Just found one on ebay...should be here in the week.

What oil does it take? Don't suppose I can use my semi-synth 4 stroke oil from my motorbike can I?

[markymarkg]

Just found one on ebay...should be here in the week.

What oil does it take? Don't suppose I can use my semi-synth 4 stroke oil from my motorbike can I?

No idea mate....you should contact/go to your local motor spares shop and ask them or buy some that they recommend for the car. 

[harlemex]

10w40 semi synthetic.

[krhall]

Result, that's what the m/bike stuff is...

[seamuseng]

if youve bought one its too late, but the dick head at national tyres broke mine and i got one from german swedish french (gsf) stock item i think it was about £1.50 inc vat. sorry if its too late i tried.

[Wayne]

Result, that's what the m/bike stuff is...

Yes but motorbike oil is designed for motorbikes not cars, I would not use it.

[Khare]

Yeah I wouldn't use it either. Go to VW for oil, it's the best and cheapest (£15/5l).

[boneybradley]

the dip stick holder is under £2 from vw..... and any decent 10/40 semi oil is good (I use comma eurolite)

and khare last time I was at vw that oil was £24 plus vat!!