keeps popping out of filler tube. Any suggestions to resolve (o ring)? or do I need to replace the dipstick... (no personal comments that I didn't already think of need apply).

Thanks!

later,

Peter

How many miles are on the vehicle? You could try a new o-ring or I'm sure a new/used dipstick isnt that expensive...is the trans fluid overfilled at all? I would find it pretty hard to believe it just keeps popping out...they have a pretty good tight fit partially because of the length of the dipstick...

seems strange on an '02 but anything is possible. just for good measure take a peak at the AT vent to make sure it's not all gummed up. make sure the atf level is correct. just my .02

Maybe a clogged vent tube or hose.

OK, here's the follow up....

It's my wife's car, I'm out of town & trying to diagnose/resolve over the phone... talked to her about the "vent tube syndrome" & so she took/brought the car to a mechanic she trusts...

1. NOT the at dipstick but the transaxle...

B. he put a larger o ring on & refilled the case

III. so far (2 days but our house is 40 miles round trip to town & like 60 miles r.t. to the mechanic) the stick is stuck.

Hope this was the rightful answer...

Thanks.

Later,

Peter

1.

B.

III.

I see that you're tri-lingual.

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