If your oil dipstick breaks, you should remove it as soon as possible. A broken oil dipstick that is left in the engine can prevent you from using a replacement dipstick to accurately check your engine oil. The way that the dipstick enters the engine means it does not have far to go.
Can you drive without the oil dipstick tube?
If the engine is in good condition (no oil coming out of the exhaust pipe) you should be able to run it without the dipstick for a while a least provided you are not over-revving the engine.
How do you fix a broken dipstick tube?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00dG-XIKLQg
Can a broken dipstick tube cause low oil pressure?
The dipstick funnel will not cause low oil pressure. You could take the dipstick out - only thing it'll cause is an intermittent mixture fault (due to unmetered intake leak), and (maybe) a bit of a rough idle.
Is it safe to drive with a broken dipstick?
If it's the basin of your oil case then no do not drive the vehicle. Debris can get in, Oil can drain out fast! Making a right mess of the engine bay and underneath the vehicle. While potentially damaging the engine if elements are added or enough time has elapsed for damage to occur.
How do you get a broken oil dipstick out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_x80oeroIU
Does a broken dipstick do damage to an engine?
Broken dipstick may not hurt engine.
Can you replace a dipstick tube?
It is found near the engine block in a tube called the dipstick tube. Occasionally these tubes crack, develop rust or wear or break and need to be replaced. This is a repair that requires very little previous automotive work experience and easy-to-find items.