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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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I checked the oil on the 3.0q I just got and the dipstick has chunks of the plastic cracking and missing. I'm sure that isn't good to get in the engine, and wonder why it's not metal like other dipsticks? Saw a replacement online for $128??
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Welcome to the world of Audi - Highly engineered vehicles (sometimes overengineered) with plastic parts that make you wonder... but once you're hooked, you can't go back...

Try e-bay - for instance http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2003-20.../130666784919?

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by G DIESEL
I checked the oil on the 3.0q I just got and the dipstick has chunks of the plastic cracking and missing. I'm sure that isn't good to get in the engine, and wonder why it's not metal like other dipsticks? Saw a replacement online for $128??
Not sure what you looked up, but it was wrong. The disptick retails for $24 (06C-115-611-K)

The eBay link from eejimm is also a good price, as is most likely an Audi store selling on eBay IMO.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ezveedub
Not sure what you looked up, but it was wrong. The disptick retails for $24 (06C-115-611-K)

The eBay link from eejimm is also a good price, as is most likely an Audi store selling on eBay IMO.

Thanks to both of you. I've been paranoid ever since searching for an exhaust for under 1000. I'll have to look at the history on my home computer and share the link. The A4 dipstick was $60 and the A6 was $128 I believe, almost fell off my chair lol.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Yeah, it's amazing sometimes how much prices can vary, and the retailers don't seem to think anyone will notice - I've seen google search results for the exact same part at $60 and $380 from a single search, and they show up right next to each other on the page...
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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I ordered the one from the ebay link, thanks again!
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