{"product_id":"volvo-penta-oil-dipstick-guide-22456382","title":"Volvo Penta Oil Dipstick Guide 22456382 — D6 Marine Diesel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVolvo Penta Oil Dipstick Guide — Part Number 22456382\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22456382\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Part Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil Dipstick Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Lubrication \/ Oil Level Monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagram Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSump and oil dipstick assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolvo Penta D6 Marine Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually (1 per engine assembly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 300 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22456382 is a genuine Volvo Penta OEM oil dipstick guide used in the lubrication system of selected D6 marine diesel engines. It supports and locates the dipstick tube path within the sump assembly, ensuring the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131480813604\"\u003eoil dipstick\u003c\/a\u003e follows the correct routing for accurate oil level readings. Without a properly seated guide, the dipstick can shift position and give false or inconsistent oil level readings — a small part with an important job on a high-output marine diesel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the complete D6 model designation, generation suffix, and lubrication-system diagram before ordering. Components surrounding the dipstick guide changed across D6 generations even where the same guide continued to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-280A \/ D6-280I\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-310A \/ D6-310I\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-300A-F \/ D6-300D-F \/ D6-300I-F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-330A-F \/ D6-330D-F \/ D6-330I-F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-370A-F \/ D6-370D-F \/ D6-370I-F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-400A-F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-435D-F \/ D6-435I-F \/ D6-435I-TC-F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD6-300A-G (later lubrication-system configurations — confirm by serial number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways confirm fitment using your engine serial number and the correct Volvo Penta lubrication-system diagram. This guide is a D6 oil dipstick system component — not a valve, timing, or driveline guide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number Requirement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch part number 22456382 to your D6 engine serial number and the correct Volvo Penta lubrication-system diagram before ordering. The components surrounding this guide changed across D6 generations, so serial number confirmation is the most reliable way to ensure the correct part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuperseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo confirmed superseding Volvo Penta part number is shown in current D6 parts references. 22456382 remains the current active OEM number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace This Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuide is cracked, distorted, or damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuide is loose and no longer holds the dipstick path securely in position\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipstick is giving inconsistent or inaccurate oil level readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSump or dipstick tube service is being performed and the guide shows wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuide is damaged during removal of surrounding components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect all adjoining dipstick and lubrication-system components during installation. Depending on engine generation, associated parts in the same assembly can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131480813604\"\u003eOil Dipstick 21650012\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eO-ring 944124 (confirm availability by serial number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePipe 3593955 — see also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131505618980\"\u003eOil System Pipe Retainer 3886957\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNipple 3886951 (confirm availability by serial number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLater-generation bushing 23185526 (confirm by serial number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLater-generation nipple 23185523 (confirm by serial number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the guide in the exact position shown in the applicable Volvo Penta lubrication-system diagram for your engine serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same guide used on D4 engines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — 22456382 is confirmed for D6 applications. While some earlier catalog references associated it with D4 engines, the verified fitment is within the D6 lubrication-system assembly. Always confirm by engine serial number and diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if the dipstick guide is missing or damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout a properly seated guide, the dipstick tube can shift out of position, leading to inaccurate oil level readings. On a high-output marine diesel like the D6, accurate oil level monitoring is critical — a missing or damaged guide should be replaced before returning the engine to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131480813604\"\u003eVolvo Penta Oil Dipstick 21650012\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131486449700\"\u003eVolvo Penta Oil Dipstick 23442759\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131483861028\"\u003eVolvo Penta Dipstick Extension Tube 22428286\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131495133220\"\u003eVolvo Penta Sump Dipstick Oil Pipe 3818681\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131480092708\"\u003eVolvo Penta Oil Pressure Pipe 21506563 — D4 \/ D6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131505618980\"\u003eVolvo Penta Oil System Pipe Retainer 3886957\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part comes up most often during sump service or when a customer is troubleshooting inconsistent dipstick readings on a D6. The most common issue is the guide being overlooked during reassembly — it’s a small component that’s easy to miss, but its absence causes the dipstick to sit incorrectly and give unreliable oil level readings. Worth noting: some earlier catalog listings associated this guide with D4 engines, but the confirmed application is D6. If a customer is ordering for a D4, confirm the serial number and diagram carefully before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563992252452,"sku":"22456382","price":45.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/images_83b7a302-bef3-4206-bbe7-e3da35f7afa6.png?v=1787507441","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-penta-oil-dipstick-guide-22456382","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}