oil only leaks when engine warmOil leak from under car but only leaks when engine warm?
Or maybe it leaks from the pressure while running. It could be from the head gasket, or just simply from the oil filter or plug. Tighten them up.Oil leak from under car but only leaks when engine warm?
This is because as the crankshaft rotates, it ';splashes'; the oil in the oil pan, creating waves in the pan, which in turn waves up against the surrounding rim of the pan, you need to replace the oil pan gasket.
when the engine is warm, the oil is thinner, jack the car up and try to locate the source of leak, things like oil pressure sensor etc
It's most likely some where the oil can only get while it's circulating.
You need 2 replace the oil pan gasket %26amp; check that the oil filter isn't loose!!!
Front or rear seal possibly leaking.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
I have a 1990 chvy lumina car.i changed the oil.now my oil lite comes on when it warms up and off wen speed up
Sounds like oil pressure may be off. Did you change the oil filter at the same time. If not, do another oil change and change the filter as well. Also, make sure you are using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer and that you are using the correct quantity.I have a 1990 chvy lumina car.i changed the oil.now my oil lite comes on when it warms up and off wen speed up
Sounds like you may be losing your oil pump.I have a 1990 chvy lumina car.i changed the oil.now my oil lite comes on when it warms up and off wen speed up
Was the oil you used the proper viscosity? did you change the filter too? if you did it may be low on oil now that the filter is full, some of them hold almost a liter.
Your oil level is probably low. Check it and add if you need to.
the lite warns of pressure it may be a bad sensor.
Sounds like you may be losing your oil pump.I have a 1990 chvy lumina car.i changed the oil.now my oil lite comes on when it warms up and off wen speed up
Was the oil you used the proper viscosity? did you change the filter too? if you did it may be low on oil now that the filter is full, some of them hold almost a liter.
Your oil level is probably low. Check it and add if you need to.
the lite warns of pressure it may be a bad sensor.
Do you change your own oil on your car?
Yes.Do you change your own oil on your car?
Are you crazy?!! I would be taking someone's job away from them! :)Do you change your own oil on your car?
i do,its easy if you got all the right tools,filter,and oil for your ride.
I have
Nope I would not have a clue where to start
No. I take it down to get it done.
no, my father changes my oil, (im 18)
used to ... the value of my time is not worth me doing it (and the mess) when ';in and out'; and ';jiffy lube'; will do it cheap enough....
Stop changing your own oil...you'll feel better about yourself...you monkey!
I have
Uh huh, takes about ten minutes and saved 25.00.
i used to. but there is a gas station by my house that just charges me for the oil and filter...no labor. comes out to about 20 bucks.
nope
yep
Dont have a car. Sorry. But my mom got my older brother to change it since she doesnt like to and he takes auto tech.
My dad usually does, but he's gone and I need it done. I've watched before, so I think I'm going to try it. Wish me luck.
well i dont have car but if i did i would
Nope... got tired of doing it ...
It's a lot easier to change it from UNDER the car, as opposed to on it.
yup I sure do its easy
I use to but now its just as economical to have it done at wal-mart.
Are you kidding...not when there is an oil change that does it for $15.95!
Not while my dealership changes it for free - perhaps when the service expires I will.
My hubby does
I have but I usually just take my car to a lube depot to get my oil changed =)
Are you crazy?!! I would be taking someone's job away from them! :)Do you change your own oil on your car?
i do,its easy if you got all the right tools,filter,and oil for your ride.
I have
Nope I would not have a clue where to start
No. I take it down to get it done.
no, my father changes my oil, (im 18)
used to ... the value of my time is not worth me doing it (and the mess) when ';in and out'; and ';jiffy lube'; will do it cheap enough....
Stop changing your own oil...you'll feel better about yourself...you monkey!
I have
Uh huh, takes about ten minutes and saved 25.00.
i used to. but there is a gas station by my house that just charges me for the oil and filter...no labor. comes out to about 20 bucks.
nope
yep
Dont have a car. Sorry. But my mom got my older brother to change it since she doesnt like to and he takes auto tech.
My dad usually does, but he's gone and I need it done. I've watched before, so I think I'm going to try it. Wish me luck.
well i dont have car but if i did i would
Nope... got tired of doing it ...
It's a lot easier to change it from UNDER the car, as opposed to on it.
yup I sure do its easy
I use to but now its just as economical to have it done at wal-mart.
Are you kidding...not when there is an oil change that does it for $15.95!
Not while my dealership changes it for free - perhaps when the service expires I will.
My hubby does
I have but I usually just take my car to a lube depot to get my oil changed =)
Car sat for a year, now its out of oil and engine seems locked up what is wrong?
I had oil in it, tried to sell it and they took to their mechanic, they come back with a repair bill for 4985.36, is this possible? I want to sell the car for 2500.00 but I am wondering if I am responsible for the balance of what their mechanic said if I sold it?Car sat for a year, now its out of oil and engine seems locked up what is wrong?
These people may be trying to run a scam on you. Did they buy it and then it suddenly had no oil or what? We need more details. If it was sold they are responsible for repairs as used cars are sold as-is. Car sat for a year, now its out of oil and engine seems locked up what is wrong?
Speaking as a 20 year bus mechanic, if there was engine oil in the vehicle it had to go somewhere. Possibly, there may have a major oil leak somewhere. It should've been detected where the vehicle was stored. Unfortunately friend, any vehicle left for that length of time. Pending not being ran on a frequent basis should never be attmpted to start without changing the engine oil %26amp; filter. Regardless of the oil level prior. The condition of the oil prior may not be known. Take this knowledge, engine oil breaks down even after even non usage. In closing, the engine damage isn't the buyer's responsibility.
Was car mothballed properly for the storage?
Where was car left for the year (seaside/industrial vicinity)?
When did you start to left it for a year (season)?
In extreme imaginable case, the bill could be fair price to pay
However, if buy accept the terms and conditions of sale, go ahead
The oil can leak out if it's got a big leak.
ha....the piston rings are probably just stuck and a little rusted. it happens. pull the plugs out and squirt some oil in the cylinders. then try to turn it over by hand. see if you can un-sieze it.
So how much oil was in it?
Running out of oil is serious. All sorts of engine damage can occur.
What's the bill estimate for?
Did it have oil in it when they took it to their mechanic? Did it run OK, before they took it?
If the car is the same as it was before they took it to their mechanic, then just find another buyer......
if it was ok, when they took it, but not now, i would want to know what they did while they had it......
Are you saying that this car you're talking about sat idle for a year with no oil in the engine and you tried to sell it to someone who took it to a garage (towed it?) for an evaluation as to its trustworthiness; the WOOD-BE BUYER gave the garage permission to perform repair work; and the garage charged $4985.35 which the would-be-buyer wants YOU to pay that bill. And this same car that you wanted to sell to *anyone* would pay you $2500 for -- as is, now is some kind of crazy ';source of debt'; for you??
MAN! I believe that you will need a lawyer to try to get you out of this mess
did you check the oil before you cranked it up? if not and it had no oil in it then you locked it up. and yeah thats probably going to be pricey.
Ask to see the bill detail. NOBODY HERE CAN TELL WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR WITHOUT ACTUALLY LOOKING AT IT.
Before you sell it,get it diagnosed by the mechanic of your choicedebt consolidation loan
These people may be trying to run a scam on you. Did they buy it and then it suddenly had no oil or what? We need more details. If it was sold they are responsible for repairs as used cars are sold as-is. Car sat for a year, now its out of oil and engine seems locked up what is wrong?
Speaking as a 20 year bus mechanic, if there was engine oil in the vehicle it had to go somewhere. Possibly, there may have a major oil leak somewhere. It should've been detected where the vehicle was stored. Unfortunately friend, any vehicle left for that length of time. Pending not being ran on a frequent basis should never be attmpted to start without changing the engine oil %26amp; filter. Regardless of the oil level prior. The condition of the oil prior may not be known. Take this knowledge, engine oil breaks down even after even non usage. In closing, the engine damage isn't the buyer's responsibility.
Was car mothballed properly for the storage?
Where was car left for the year (seaside/industrial vicinity)?
When did you start to left it for a year (season)?
In extreme imaginable case, the bill could be fair price to pay
However, if buy accept the terms and conditions of sale, go ahead
The oil can leak out if it's got a big leak.
ha....the piston rings are probably just stuck and a little rusted. it happens. pull the plugs out and squirt some oil in the cylinders. then try to turn it over by hand. see if you can un-sieze it.
So how much oil was in it?
Running out of oil is serious. All sorts of engine damage can occur.
What's the bill estimate for?
Did it have oil in it when they took it to their mechanic? Did it run OK, before they took it?
If the car is the same as it was before they took it to their mechanic, then just find another buyer......
if it was ok, when they took it, but not now, i would want to know what they did while they had it......
Are you saying that this car you're talking about sat idle for a year with no oil in the engine and you tried to sell it to someone who took it to a garage (towed it?) for an evaluation as to its trustworthiness; the WOOD-BE BUYER gave the garage permission to perform repair work; and the garage charged $4985.35 which the would-be-buyer wants YOU to pay that bill. And this same car that you wanted to sell to *anyone* would pay you $2500 for -- as is, now is some kind of crazy ';source of debt'; for you??
MAN! I believe that you will need a lawyer to try to get you out of this mess
did you check the oil before you cranked it up? if not and it had no oil in it then you locked it up. and yeah thats probably going to be pricey.
Ask to see the bill detail. NOBODY HERE CAN TELL WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR CAR WITHOUT ACTUALLY LOOKING AT IT.
Before you sell it,get it diagnosed by the mechanic of your choice
Cold air intake on a car that blows oil?
i have a car that blows oil but it runs amazing, i keep up the matinance and its been running forever but i wanna get a cold air intake for my car for better fuel economy and alittle more horse power. is my compression to bad for a cold air intake ?Cold air intake on a car that blows oil?
Your car ';blows oil'; because the piston rings are toast. The CAI certainly isn't going to hurt the problem, but why not save that money and put it toward getting your motor fixed. You might be surprised how much more power you have when your piston rings actually seal correctly.Cold air intake on a car that blows oil?
No the compression is not too bad but a cold air intake will not help your car. A top end - new valves and rings - will liven the beast up.
More horses may kick a hole thru the engine block so be careful, do the engine rebuild first.
Your car ';blows oil'; because the piston rings are toast. The CAI certainly isn't going to hurt the problem, but why not save that money and put it toward getting your motor fixed. You might be surprised how much more power you have when your piston rings actually seal correctly.Cold air intake on a car that blows oil?
No the compression is not too bad but a cold air intake will not help your car. A top end - new valves and rings - will liven the beast up.
More horses may kick a hole thru the engine block so be careful, do the engine rebuild first.
Car Help: I returned home from a 1 week holiday yesterday to find that my car will not start, the oil light ?
comes on although having checked the oil, it's fine, also the battery is fine. It seems somehow that the fuel is being blocked to the engine, thats the only thing I can imagine is wrong. Can anyone geuninely help please, I do intend to take it the mechanics tomorrow but just wondered if anyone might know? It's a Seat Ibiza 1996 Model, thanks for geunine answersCar Help: I returned home from a 1 week holiday yesterday to find that my car will not start, the oil light ?
I would say it may be worth trying a jump start anyway - this will ensure everything is getting plenty of power.
If the engine turns over at a good speed, then see if there is a petrol smell at the exhaust. If there is, then it sounds like there is no spark at the plugs. If you are mechanically minded - you could take one out and check. Otherwise it may be time for the AA or local garage.
Also make sure immobiliser/alarm is functioning as it should - these can be affected by long periods of innactivity.Car Help: I returned home from a 1 week holiday yesterday to find that my car will not start, the oil light ?
Petrol or diesel? Diesels often need the fuel line priming after standing a while. There is a rubber bulb under the bonnet to squeeze until it goes hard. Then it will fire. If it's petrol and the engine rotates it should have been ok for a week, easily. Fuel pump fault maybe.
i have heard that you can get an air lock in the petrol pipe, did you try pumping the accelerator a few times, not being funny but it has got petrol in it ie no one has nicked you fuel
sounds like the compression in your engine is low see if a push as it was running before you parked it, or your battery might not be able to fire it up
Did you check the fuel pump ? That can be the problem.
I would say it may be worth trying a jump start anyway - this will ensure everything is getting plenty of power.
If the engine turns over at a good speed, then see if there is a petrol smell at the exhaust. If there is, then it sounds like there is no spark at the plugs. If you are mechanically minded - you could take one out and check. Otherwise it may be time for the AA or local garage.
Also make sure immobiliser/alarm is functioning as it should - these can be affected by long periods of innactivity.Car Help: I returned home from a 1 week holiday yesterday to find that my car will not start, the oil light ?
Petrol or diesel? Diesels often need the fuel line priming after standing a while. There is a rubber bulb under the bonnet to squeeze until it goes hard. Then it will fire. If it's petrol and the engine rotates it should have been ok for a week, easily. Fuel pump fault maybe.
i have heard that you can get an air lock in the petrol pipe, did you try pumping the accelerator a few times, not being funny but it has got petrol in it ie no one has nicked you fuel
sounds like the compression in your engine is low see if a push as it was running before you parked it, or your battery might not be able to fire it up
Did you check the fuel pump ? That can be the problem.
Where can I get a diesel car converted to run on vegetable oil?
Go to sites like this one and ask around. I've recently seen a news story on a guy that converts and sells diesel cars but since I'm not in the market for one I didn't write any of the info down.Where can I get a diesel car converted to run on vegetable oil?
check www.dieselveg.com its a in wolverhampton based conversion company or if you diy there are loads of german companys around like www.elsbett.com
i made a website about that too its www.geocities.com/vegbiofuel
good luck Report Abuse
Where can I get a diesel car converted to run on vegetable oil?
you don't
Good luck finding one; there are very few of them around. Your best bet is to try searching for one online. Otherwise, convert it yourself or find someone who will convert it for you.
You gotta be kidding me. That stuff don't exist yet. BUt I do think someone's working on it.
no conversion required but its illegal if you get caught car will be taken by the customs and excise and no chance of getting it back
i can tell u for sure you dont need to convert, it will run on it any way but you still need som diesel in for starting, just keep puttin g an odd gallon of diesel in.
You dont need to convert it.
Just shove the clean oil in.
I don't know for sure. I have heard of a person who converted his pickup truck to run of cooking oil. I don't know how to contact him though. If I had a diesel vehicle I'd probably be trying to find out who he is and what he did. I think he said all he does is change the filters a few times until the systems gets used to the cooking oil. Don't hold me to that.
dont need to convert.. just strain the soilds out itll run just like that
You dont need to convert most of them, they will run just fine if you mix the oil and spirit yourself and pour it in.
You only need to worry about solidifying / filtering if you are using reclaimed oil.
go to the moon. mabey some aliens can do it for you
You DO NOT need to covert.
Just use fresh, clean oil - it works just fine.
You MAY need to change the inline fuel filter more though as it water gets into the fuel mix (as it does with regular diesel) it doesn't separate as easily so forms a sticky emulsion if you're doing lots of start-stop short journeys.
In colder weather the viscocity will increase - so do a 50/50 mix with regular diesel or buy a 'pre-heater' for the oil to keep it flowing freely.
I know a few guys that have ran 2.5TD BMW engines on it for years.
And remember to give Mr. G. Brown the tax you'll be due.....
It depends a lot on your car (Make, Model etc). Some need no modification whatsoever. A better bet in my mind is to look at Biodiesel. All diesel engines will run on biodiesel without modification. Warranty on vehicles will usually state that the manufacturer accepts no responsibilty for damage caused by sub standard fuels, so ensure that you only buy fuel that meets the EN standard. There is loads of info on this whole subject, try 'www.rodbowen.co.uk/daniel/vegoilvsbiodi鈥?'www.biodiesel.infopop.cc' or just search or it. You will feel liberated from the constraints of the big oil companies!!
O'Reily's can order it for you. Or any vehicle store.
no its illegal.
check www.dieselveg.com its a in wolverhampton based conversion company or if you diy there are loads of german companys around like www.elsbett.com
i made a website about that too its www.geocities.com/vegbiofuel
good luck Report Abuse
Where can I get a diesel car converted to run on vegetable oil?
you don't
Good luck finding one; there are very few of them around. Your best bet is to try searching for one online. Otherwise, convert it yourself or find someone who will convert it for you.
You gotta be kidding me. That stuff don't exist yet. BUt I do think someone's working on it.
no conversion required but its illegal if you get caught car will be taken by the customs and excise and no chance of getting it back
i can tell u for sure you dont need to convert, it will run on it any way but you still need som diesel in for starting, just keep puttin g an odd gallon of diesel in.
You dont need to convert it.
Just shove the clean oil in.
I don't know for sure. I have heard of a person who converted his pickup truck to run of cooking oil. I don't know how to contact him though. If I had a diesel vehicle I'd probably be trying to find out who he is and what he did. I think he said all he does is change the filters a few times until the systems gets used to the cooking oil. Don't hold me to that.
dont need to convert.. just strain the soilds out itll run just like that
You dont need to convert most of them, they will run just fine if you mix the oil and spirit yourself and pour it in.
You only need to worry about solidifying / filtering if you are using reclaimed oil.
go to the moon. mabey some aliens can do it for you
You DO NOT need to covert.
Just use fresh, clean oil - it works just fine.
You MAY need to change the inline fuel filter more though as it water gets into the fuel mix (as it does with regular diesel) it doesn't separate as easily so forms a sticky emulsion if you're doing lots of start-stop short journeys.
In colder weather the viscocity will increase - so do a 50/50 mix with regular diesel or buy a 'pre-heater' for the oil to keep it flowing freely.
I know a few guys that have ran 2.5TD BMW engines on it for years.
And remember to give Mr. G. Brown the tax you'll be due.....
It depends a lot on your car (Make, Model etc). Some need no modification whatsoever. A better bet in my mind is to look at Biodiesel. All diesel engines will run on biodiesel without modification. Warranty on vehicles will usually state that the manufacturer accepts no responsibilty for damage caused by sub standard fuels, so ensure that you only buy fuel that meets the EN standard. There is loads of info on this whole subject, try 'www.rodbowen.co.uk/daniel/vegoilvsbiodi鈥?'www.biodiesel.infopop.cc' or just search or it. You will feel liberated from the constraints of the big oil companies!!
O'Reily's can order it for you. Or any vehicle store.
no its illegal.
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