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Transmission Fluid Dipstick - Gmt 800. Gone Missing.

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Took the truck in to get the oil changed (I have to in order to keep my warranty. Can't change it myself). The technician tells me I'm missing my transmission fluid dipstick, like it's my fault. I told them I have been taking it to them for the past 4 oil changes (12,000 miles) and they were the only ones to touch underneath the hood.

 

Anyways, I'm trying to buy a replacement and the dealership near me tells me it will cost $45.

 

O'Reily's and Advance Auto Parts don't have it. I haven't got to check Autozone yet.

 

I have two questions:

1) what kind of damage did this do, since I've been driving around for at least 3000 miles without a dipstick

 

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2) anyone know where I can go other than a dealer to pick one up?

 

Thanks!

 

2002 Silverado 1500 5.3L

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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Took the truck in to get the oil changed (I have to in order to keep my warranty. Can't change it myself). The technician tells me I'm missing my transmission fluid dipstick, like it's my fault. I told them I have been taking it to them for the past 4 oil changes (12,000 miles) and they were the only ones to touch underneath the hood.

 

Anyways, I'm trying to buy a replacement and the dealership near me tells me it will cost $45.

 

O'Reily's and Advance Auto Parts don't have it. I haven't got to check Autozone yet.

 

I have two questions:

1) what kind of damage did this do, since I've been driving around for at least 3000 miles without a dipstick

 

and

 

2) anyone know where I can go other than a dealer to pick one up?

 

Thanks!

 

2002 Silverado 1500 5.3L

 

 

I would say "F U C K you!, you sons of bitches are the only mutherfukers that have worked on it!"

 

the damage would be the abnormal amount of dirt and moisture that had a chance to creep in.

redvett Senior Enthusiast

redvett

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I agree with Mike C. and you might want to re read your warranty because if the vehicle has oil changes done and you have proof you did it they cannot void your warranty.

MallCrawler Enthusiast

MallCrawler

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I agree with Mike C. and you might want to re read your warranty because if the vehicle has oil changes done and you have proof you did it they cannot void your warranty.

 

Thanks, but just wondering how I would have proof that I changed my own oil. I'm going to a Valvoline instant oil change place now, and I save the receipt. They also have records of me coming in on their computer.

dlstewart01 Senior Enthusiast

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I agree with Mike C. and you might want to re read your warranty because if the vehicle has oil changes done and you have proof you did it they cannot void your warranty.

 

Thanks, but just wondering how I would have proof that I changed my own oil. I'm going to a Valvoline instant oil change place now, and I save the receipt. They also have records of me coming in on their computer.

 

 

Buy oil & filter. Keep the receipt. Keep a log. Staple receipt next to oil change date. Should work. :thumbs:

 

Don

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

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I agree with Mike C. and you might want to re read your warranty because if the vehicle has oil changes done and you have proof you did it they cannot void your warranty.

 

Thanks, but just wondering how I would have proof that I changed my own oil. I'm going to a Valvoline instant oil change place now, and I save the receipt. They also have records of me coming in on their computer.

 

 

 

Just log it into the maintenance section of your manual. That should be all you need to do.

rjirvine Enthusiast

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You can do your ow oil changes and keep the receipts. As far as the dipstick I don't think it will have hurt much, and the $45 price is close what you're gonna have to pay. (take a look at ebay with shipping). It sucks though.

 

I always take a look at my truck and break balls if anything isn't just right after i get it worked on (which is rarely at the dealer). No greasy footprints on mat, no fluids in engine bay, etc. Unfortunately, live and learn.

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

jrrod2004

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

txab Senior Enthusiast

txab

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

 

Yeah, I thought you could use a valium after that first post. :thumbs:

 

ttony,

 

Try a junkyard

 

I think I'd be changing my tranny filter and fluid.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

 

Busy with claims today Mike?

 

:thumbs:

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

jrrod2004

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

 

Busy with claims today Mike?

 

:D

 

 

 

 

F U C K yes, stupid people like the one guy that busted his damn door window out because he left his car running and didnt want to run out of gas. Dumb mutherfuker was like "yall were closed on christmas" and I was like "No Dip S H I T, we never fukking close" and he was like " I called" and I was like "who did you call" and he was like "The tow company" - DUMB MUTHERFUKER - not only did he want to have his 'roadside' claim covered, he wanted us to waive the damn deductible. I basically told that mutherfuker to fukk off. HOW FUKKING STUPID DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BREAK YOUR OWN FUKKING GLASS AND THEN ASK TO PAY NOTHING CAUSE ITS THE FUKKING HOLIDAYS - TWO WORDS FOR YOU: FUKK OFF!!

FUKK, I would have called the local cops to come pry that b i t c h open. Fukk, now that I think about it, I have to work on the 2nd... :thumbs:

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

 

Busy with claims today Mike?

 

:crackup:

 

 

 

 

F U C K yes, stupid people like the one guy that busted his damn door window out because he left his car running and didnt want to run out of gas. Dumb mutherfuker was like "yall were closed on christmas" and I was like "No Dip S H I T, we never fukking close" and he was like " I called" and I was like "who did you call" and he was like "The tow company" - DUMB MUTHERFUKER - not only did he want to have his 'roadside' claim covered, he wanted us to waive the damn deductible. I basically told that mutherfuker to fukk off. HOW FUKKING STUPID DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BREAK YOUR OWN FUKKING GLASS AND THEN ASK TO PAY NOTHING CAUSE ITS THE FUKKING HOLIDAYS - TWO WORDS FOR YOU: FUKK OFF!!

FUKK, I would have called the local cops to come pry that b i t c h open. Fukk, now that I think about it, I have to work on the 2nd... :D

 

 

Mike,Mike,Mike...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need to :thumbs::D:D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hang in there bud,It'll get better :lol:

dlstewart01 Senior Enthusiast

dlstewart01

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

 

Busy with claims today Mike?

 

:D

 

 

 

 

F U C K yes, stupid people like the one guy that busted his damn door window out because he left his car running and didnt want to run out of gas. Dumb mutherfuker was like "yall were closed on christmas" and I was like "No Dip S H I T, we never fukking close" and he was like " I called" and I was like "who did you call" and he was like "The tow company" - DUMB MUTHERFUKER - not only did he want to have his 'roadside' claim covered, he wanted us to waive the damn deductible. I basically told that mutherfuker to fukk off. HOW FUKKING STUPID DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BREAK YOUR OWN FUKKING GLASS AND THEN ASK TO PAY NOTHING CAUSE ITS THE FUKKING HOLIDAYS - TWO WORDS FOR YOU: FUKK OFF!!

FUKK, I would have called the local cops to come pry that b i t c h open. Fukk, now that I think about it, I have to work on the 2nd... :thumbs:

 

 

Don't hold back, tell us what you really think :D

 

Don

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

jrrod2004

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ahem, sorry about my earlier post, I got pissed off about something at work and that was my line of thinking at the time. Now I am better

 

Busy with claims today Mike?

 

:crackup:

 

 

 

 

F U C K yes, stupid people like the one guy that busted his damn door window out because he left his car running and didnt want to run out of gas. Dumb mutherfuker was like "yall were closed on christmas" and I was like "No Dip S H I T, we never fukking close" and he was like " I called" and I was like "who did you call" and he was like "The tow company" - DUMB MUTHERFUKER - not only did he want to have his 'roadside' claim covered, he wanted us to waive the damn deductible. I basically told that mutherfuker to fukk off. HOW FUKKING STUPID DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BREAK YOUR OWN FUKKING GLASS AND THEN ASK TO PAY NOTHING CAUSE ITS THE FUKKING HOLIDAYS - TWO WORDS FOR YOU: FUKK OFF!!

FUKK, I would have called the local cops to come pry that b i t c h open. Fukk, now that I think about it, I have to work on the 2nd... :D

 

 

Mike,Mike,Mike...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You need to :thumbs::D:D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hang in there bud,It'll get better :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

See I am cool here answering questions and helping guys out to the best of my abilities (and resources)...at the end of the its all cool...I still get my check and everybodys happy (except the stupid people) :lol:

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