# 20460217 Dipstick | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Calibrated long dipstick used with guide tube 20460212 to indicate the correct engine-oil level for the documented sump arrangement.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD720VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD721VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD722VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD750VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD760VE

-   **Engine Family:** TAD
-   **HP Range:** Approximately 174-280 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 1998 - 2006

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta long engine-oil dipstick
-   Designed for the lubricating oil pan and oil-level indication
-   Direct service replacement for Volvo Penta part number 20460217
-   Calibrated long dipstick used with guide tube 20460212 to indicate the correct engine-oil level for the documented sump arrangement
-   Engine type: Four- or six-cylinder turbocharged industrial diesel, model dependent

## 🔌 Function

Provides a calibrated visual indication of engine-oil level for the matching oil pan and guide-tube arrangement.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Oil level cannot be read clearly or consistently
-   Bent, cracked or broken dipstick blade
-   Damaged handle or seal allowing oil mist leakage
-   Incorrect full/low indication caused by the wrong dipstick
-   Dipstick binds in the guide tube or will not seat fully

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Confirm the dipstick, guide tube and oil pan are the correct matched combination
-   Check oil level on level ground using the engine-state procedure specified for the application

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   20460212 - matching long guide tube
-   20460218 - sealing O-ring
-   20460206 - cast-iron front-sump oil pan
-   20460213 - guide-tube support bracket
-   20460214 - upper and lower guide-tube clamps
-   20460215 - upper and lower guide-tube clamps
-   20460219 - front dipstick variants
-   20460220 - front dipstick variants

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE20460217 - Volvo Construction Equipment prefixed number format

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 136.12 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Oil & Lubrication
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 136.12 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 20460217 Dipstick | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20460217-dipstick-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12