The oil dipstick is vital because it lets you check the level of engine oil in the vehicle. It lets you know if your vehicle has enough oil to lubricate the engine and keep it running properly.
Engine oil dipstick importanceThe oil dipstick can be found under the hood and depending on the vehicle it can have an orange or white handle. The dipstick is a long metal rod with a plastic ring handle attached to it. The main function is to show how much oil level is inside the engine, but it is also important because it tells you about the state of the oil and a sense of the health of the engine.
Common problems with a broken oil dipstickA broken oil dipstick makes it almost impossible to check the oil condition and the health of the engine.