MB changed their minds. Now you can buy a new dipstick cover, and a dipstick tool that is not kept in the dipstick tube. The dipstick tool is around $65.00.
Progress, I guess.

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport