Is it just me or is it a very strange design that Dodge double riveted the shaft of the oil dip stick, making it a two piece, on the new Dodge Ram 1500's?

 

Yup, they`re rivited. Not to worry, it isnt going anywhere.
Dipsticks have been built like that for many years on other vehicles.

 

Yes they have and I have seen a lot of them broke off at the rivets. Had to fish the broken dipstick out with a slip needle nose.

 

Some people just cant put a dipstick back in properly and thats why the dumbazz`s break them off

 

3rd gen is the same way

 

My only question is why didn't they simply make it one piece of metal like other manufacturers do? I sent this question in an email directly to Dodge. I am waiting for a response. As hounddog states, that is my fear, with normal wear and tear and not abuse, they will loosen and come apart. Rivets do not last. I have seem this in the past. If I can find a better one piece aftermarket, I will get me one.

 

My work truck is a '02 Chevy 3/4 ton, and it has the same thing. Not just Dodge.

 

You're going to have a long wait if you think they will reply to you...

 

As I stated I had been seeing riveted two piece dipsticks for more than aw couple decades.Not just Chrysler.

 

hope the rivets aren't from china! how long did it take to fishout the dip stick?