Engine - Oil Dipstick Difficult to Remove

Bulletin No.
96-017

Issue Date
Feb. 26, 1996

File Under
Engine

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

Model
1996 CIVIC

Engine Oil Dipstick Is Difficult to Remove

SYMPTOM

The engine oil dipstick is difficult to remove from its tube.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The two O-rings that seal the dipstick are too thick.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2-door and 4-door (Ohio-built):
Thru VIN ......... TL017657

3-door (Canada-built):
Thru VIN ......... TH115012

4-door (Canada-built):
Thru VIN ......... TH503194

PARTS INFORMATION

Oil level dipstick O-rings (2 per package):
P/N 91312-S04-999, H/C 5028535

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 111103

Flat rate time: 0.2 hour

Failed part: P/N 15650-P2F-A00
H/C 4802377

Defect code: 030

Contention code: B99

Template ID: 96-017A

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the dipstick O-rings with the ones listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Pull the oil dipstick out of its tube, and wipe it clean with a shop towel.





2. Remove the O-rings with a seal pick, and discard them.

3. Clean the dipstick O-ring grooves with brake cleaner, then allow the dipstick to air-dry.





4. Roll the new O-rings into the grooves on the dipstick.

5. Insert and pull out the dipstick several times, making sure it fits snugly but moves smoothly in its tube.