*HELP* Dipstick broke off in oil pan

RedFish said

Metal doesn't float. It might slide around some. When it gets caught between pick up and pan it'll stay there for ever and ever amen.

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i get that, im just saying i wouldnt risk it and 10 inches or so is quite a lot of metal left in the pan.... chances are a piece that big gets clipped by the crank