My engine oil dipstick seems to be missing its socket - previous owner had somehow rigged one up with insulating tape - do I need to do anything about it? Thanks for any help.
Trying to add a picture:
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Yes, you do need to fix it!
If you don't have that, you don't accurately know how much oil you have.
Fortunately, they are very cheap...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK2-MK3-DIPSTICK-DIP-STICK-GUIDE-C77/190532944821?hash=item2c5ca603b5:g:LDMAAOxyu0BRe0hH
Ordered.
Thanks very much
No worries :D
If you put the new one in a cup of boiling water and fit it while still hot, it will slide on easier and be less likely to split or break!