We just installed one of those new Lokar short transmission dipsticks on Dan's rpu and while it doesn't look like it will leak, it is a real mother when you try to pull out the dipstick. The way it works is like the quick disconnects on your shop air hose, where you pull down on the collar and it releases the chuck. But this thing is impossible to pull back, especially when installed under a car. We had to use two jewelers screwdrivers in the crack to get it to move, then we were able to pull the collar down.

I called Lokar to find out why so tough and the guy said he would bring it up to the engineers. Lokar uses this same base with their extended dipsticks, so Dan ordered the rest of the parts to move the dipstick into the engine area. That way we will never have to unclick that fitting again to check fluid.

Don