DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oil dipstick tube (or oil fill tube) on a Kohler small engine. The most common reason for replacing the oil dipstick tube is when it is broken.
All of the information for this oil dipstick tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kohler
Tools needed: ratchet and socket
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the oil dipstick tube first make sure the engine has cooled.
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Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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Remove the dipstick from the tube.
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Now unthread the mounting bolt to release the old tube from the crankcase.
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Be prepared for some oil to spill.
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Install the new dipstick tube by first applying some oil to the seal then position the tube on the crankcase and push it firmly into place.
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Secure it with the mounting bolt.
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You can now reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the new dipstick and tube are functioning properly.