# 21885395 Dipstick | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

This genuine Volvo Penta dipstick is manufactured for the original engine, drive or vessel-system assembly. Its dimensions, material and installation position must match the product serial-specific parts catalogue.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD943VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD952VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD951VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD950VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD940GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD940VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD941VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD941GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD942VE

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   403 mm long
-   0.036 kg
-   Supersedes part number 3885508
-   Listed for nine TAD series engine applications
-   Length is the identifying detail: 21885281 is 253 mm and 21885380 is 1873 mm
-   L=403mm (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Measures the oil level in the sump and seals the dipstick tube against oil mist and dirt.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Oil level readings that vary between checks
-   Marks on the blade worn faint or unreadable
-   Blade bent or kinked so it will not seat fully
-   Handle or seal split, letting oil mist out of the tube
-   Blade worn bright where it has been rubbing inside the tube

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Order by length rather than by feel - 21885281 is 253 mm and 21885380 is 1873 mm
-   Check the tube and its seal while the dipstick is out

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   21885395 → Supersedes 3885508

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3885508 earlier number superseded by this part

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE21885395

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Length: 403 mm
-   O-ring: 949187
-   Oil pans: 20801538 depending on installation
-   Oil pans: 20801539 depending on installation

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 241.91 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Oil & Lubrication
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 241.91 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21885395 Dipstick | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21885395-dipstick-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10