3858156 Dipstick | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta dipstick from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.054 kg and listed for 12 applications across the TMD, AD, HS, TAMD, KAD and KAMD series. It supersedes part number 872538.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TMD31D
• Volvo Penta AD31D
• Volvo Penta AD31D-A
• Volvo Penta AD31XD
• Volvo Penta HS1A
• Volvo Penta HS1E
• Volvo Penta HS1E-A
• Volvo Penta TAMD31M
• Volvo Penta TAMD31D
• Volvo Penta TAMD42B
• Volvo Penta KAD42B
• Volvo Penta KAMD42B

• Engine Family: TMD, AD, HS, TAMD, KAD, KAMD

⚙️ Key Features

• Listed for 12 applications across six series
• 0.054 kg
• Supersedes 872538
• From the Marine Propulsion group

🔌 Function

Measures the oil level in the unit it screws into, with marks that show the working range when the stick is seated fully home.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Level marks worn away or unreadable
• Dipstick bent so it will not seat properly
• Oil weeping past the dipstick seal or seat
• Seal on the stick hardened, missing or perished
• Level readings inconsistent between checks

🛠️ Service Notes

• Dipsticks are matched to the unit they read - fitting one from a different unit will give a wrong level, so confirm the application
• Check the seal on the stick as well as the marks, and always read with the stick fully home

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3858156 → Supersedes 872538

OEM / Related Numbers

• 872538 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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