How to use splatter in a sentence. by binary » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:16 pm, Post Then turn the engine off and spray degreaser over entire engine from top to bottom. Delaying getting a replacement oil cap can let a slew of “junk” and water vapor into your oil reserves. (edit, although binary already said that while I was typing my post ). Dirty engine oil may cause lifter failure. by Mavrik » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:13 am, Post I too had assumed it was going to be a vacuum due to the PCV system.Ah well, regardless of that fact - I hope everything was taken care of for our new member. Inspect the engine with ultraviolet light. Buy car engine oil from Castrol, Mobil and Petronas, with 5w30 oil and 10w40 oil in stock. people pay them to do the oil chanche because they don't know how to do one. 2:02. by goodvibe » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:23 am, Post Great minds think alike. Oil splattered out of engine. I will check the dipstick and try to add oil if needed. She didn't get any warnings or anything either prior to thye engine going. Came back and the car was done, way ahead of time. Her oil light never lit up over the past 2 weeks and she drives 110 miles a day. Upon lifting the hood I noticed it looked as if oil had splattered all over the various parts under the hood. Re: Need help urgently---oil splattered all over engine (cohocarl) Post by binary » Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:10 pm Quote, originally posted by cohocarl »All joking aside, I remember some MGB's had an oil pressure switch that wouldn't allow spark unless there was oil pressure. I have not forgotten about my "original" family over here! Remember that you can get a cap at Toyota if Pontiac is out. My son blew an engine on an old Celica after an oil change at Jiffy. i left my lid off once when i got back from fishing drunk and decided to change my oil. Vibe GT, TRD springs, Progress bar, STB, Unichip, Borbet E 16x7.5, 225/50 Bridgestone RE750, beefed up grounds and battery bypass capacitors(had em laying around). by joatmon » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:47 am, Post Also, you may want to post the location of your culprit so others can stear clear. by jake75 » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:22 pm, Post They'll probably want to make a claim on their insurance.Don't let them attempt to fix or clean your vehicle. Quote, originally posted by RIT »Funny - I also put my oil cap on the latch. and just before that an indi mech put 8 quarts of oil in and it splattered all over the engine bay. Morang has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Minnesota. One day, the Fat Controller announces that an airport is to be built on Sodor, which will bring more holidaymakers than ever. This causes the coolant to expand to the point it overflows the coolant bottle. The people there generally aren't very swift. She had her oil changed 2 weeks ago and they must have forgotten to put it back on or screwed it on loosley because my wife and I never, ever look under the hoods. Of course they said it wasn't their fault - impossible to prove. It was a mess Lol Took about 1hrs 30min including cleaning my garage of black grease Lol. I think it is worth the extra time and expense to bring it to the dealer as they will stand by their work. Can't see if there's anywhere more sensible to put this ... We've just opened the bonnet of the car to find that the oil cap is missing and there is consequently no oil in the car but quite a lot all over the engine We suspect that the garage left it off last time it went for a service (er, quite a long time ago ), which is rather annoying. But the combination of the ultraviolet light and the newly-cleaned engine will make the process of diagnosing much easier. Car uses 1 quart of oil every three weeks. Takes 5W30 oil, which you should be able to get most anywhere. Her oil light never lit up over the past 2 weeks and she drives 110 miles a day. Keep engine running for an additional 10 minutes after completion. - EVMore - Electric Vehichle. There was a leak in the oil compartment and oil spurted all over the engine. She showed them that she had just gotten it done there and they had to pay to replace her engine! I'd hate to change my oil by crawling under my Vibe. When I opened the hood back up to recheck the level, sure enough, it was splattered with oil. Or set it right on the engine cover so when you have filled it up with oil, spin that back on before even starting the car. hope you get it all worked out well. Oil light doesn't come on. A dirty engine can make it more difficult to track down the source of the engine leak, so always perform this step. I changed my own oil, threw down the hood, and drove just outside the garage to let it run and circulate. I was surprised at the pressure coming out of the oil filler when I had started it without the cap on. Then turn the engine off and spray degreaser over entire engine from top to bottom. Will the noise stop after the oil has been cleaned up? Even if the valves don't seal properly everything goes to the intake or exhaust. So if the engine oil levels are low or if you use the wrong oil in your machine, you end up with an overheated engine that tends to quickly shut down. I will to it off and keep the car local until going back to those idiots at jiffy lube for anothr oil change and the same exact oil capthanks for your help. Check out our oil splattered selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. by bladez718 » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:38 am, Post by binary » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:06 pm, Post A few days/weeks later it apparently fell off and blew her engine. Allow the degreaser to soak for 10 minutes. The oil cap can be left off accidently even by the brightest and most educated tech out there. thanks but it's 11pm and everything is closed. HUH? That afternoon, Thomas goes to the timber yard and finds 'Arry and Bert ther… Oil/Fluid Leak Inspection: $79.99 - … and gave me a free oil change. Oil was gone and for some reason the oil warning light did not come on. The crankcase is under pressure when your engine is running, so a rag or towel won't stay and could become a ignition source when it falls behind the engine and lands on the exhaust.I would recommend NOT driving it until you get an oil cap for it and get the engine bay degreased. If the engine starts to stumble while spraying an area, move hose to another area until the engine is running normally again. (YES this SHOULD be THEIR JOB). There were mud splatters all over the carpet. I will not go to jiffy lube again and will always check for that cap to be screwed on before leaving. If it's just a light mist in some areas, you may be okay. January 2020. Had to shift through the hot engine oil to locate the plug. Of course you can use car jacks but everyone knows you must keep your car level to get out all the oil so now your jacking up your car off all four wheels.Ok so if you actually went through all that, you now have oil to get rid of as well as that dirty old filter. Backing off the revs to the absolute minimum seems to help as well. Some people don't trust themselves to do it right. Assuming you are not overfilling the radiator coolant reservoir your engine is overheating. Regardless - running low on oil is still bad because what oil is left - will be circulated more, and run hotter. running the engine 2 quarts low isn't going to cause any damage nor is it going to cause the oil residue on the dipstick. Recommended Services. Summer is coming and the engines are looking forward to taking holidaymakers around the Island of Sodor. So, that's about 1,000 miles since the oil change. 2007 stage 2 Satin White Pearl Subaru STi 2008 stage 2 Subaru STi hatch See my car at: Mavrik's car page. by Mavrik » Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:52 am, Post Because these metal parts rub against each other, they require sufficient lubrication […] When he realized his mistake several seconds later, he repositioned the hose back in the hole and continued pumping oil. YES!I still visit GenVibe periodically. No pools of oil on parking areas. A good running engine will exhibit minimal pressure from combustion. I SMELLED ANTIFREEZE SO I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SEEN DRIED ANTIFREEZE SPLATTERED ALL OVER MY ENGINE COVER and radiator fans .. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke.". You are to stupid to lie. They just said, "we did not do anything wrong, it was just time". However, I'd lean on JiffyLube and make them pay for degreasing your engine bay as well.Good luck with that and let us know how you fare. I am extremely upset with Jiffy Lube and will give them a piece of my mind tomorrow but my wife needs to leav at 6:15am for work. Playing next. All joking aside, I remember some MGB's had an oil pressure switch that wouldn't allow spark unless there was oil pressure. I agree the most important thing is to check the oil level and top it off if needed. What may at first seem easy can turn into a nightmare if you don't find the correct source the first time. like other have said, don't drive the car without the oil cap. She has created sales scripts for telemarketing companies and contributes to online publications. I look closely and see that the oil cap is gone. by JustinVGT » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:12 am, Post The hood won't close with it there lol. Follow. So, that's about 1,000 miles since the oil change. Start the engine and allow it to run until the engine compartment is warm. But not everyone is so lucky. Report. Sometimes you do not know if you or the mechanic have overfilled your engine oil. A dirty engine can make it more difficult to track down the source of the engine leak, so always perform this step. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I look closely and see that the oil cap is gone. No damage should have occured but the smell will last a week or until you get it cleaned. Check the oil level, check for leaks, etc periodically.If you can convince Jiffy Lube to own up to their mistake, get them to clean the engine compartment also. Maintaining a car is never easy. Jason Damron, San Diego, CA, Supercharged 2004 Vibe base - Gone to the wind My Vibe pics on Cardomain2009 Chevrolet HHR SS! by Mavrik » Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:16 am, Post Clean the engine completely. This usually takes about five minutes. went to valvoline and they put in 6.1 quarts of oil. A load of B.S. Symptoms of Overfilled Engine Oil. Insufficient Amount of Motor Oil. REMOVAL. Or set it right on the engine cover so when you have filled it up with oil, spin that back on before even starting the car. That indeed sucks finding a mess like that. I checked the reservoir to make sure it wasnt cracked and its good i poured water less than 3 hours ago and it dried up .. How to Reset the Change Oil Light on a ... Why Does My Car Run Better With the PCV ... How to Plug a Leak in a Car's Catalytic ... luxury car - model toy car image by alma_sacra from, Copyright 2021 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, Denlors Tools: Oil Leak Detection -Use of UV Dye to Pinpoint Leaks. The only dealers that treat you with respect is Mercedes, BMW and Porsche. And some people don't want to risk doing it themselves, doing something wrong, blowing up the engine, and then having no one but themselves to blame. The paint splattered my clothes. 2 Remove the oil cap by unscrewing it counterclockwise. chew aura pizza cheat main"the world in my hands, there's noone left to hear you scream, noone's there for you". You may laugh about it but this is one of the most common causes of low oil pressure. There should be little cover on it and it will look like this, You might have to look from under the vehicle also, to be sure. Hose down the engine compartment to remove all traces of degreaser and dirt and grime. by binary » Thu Dec 15, 2005 4:10 am, 1.8-liter VVTL-i (2ZZ-GE) and VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, and performance tuning discussions, lifted up my wife's hood b/c she needed washer fluid. thankfully, it was! Many have asked for a mod, so as to be able to wipe the oil off. For myself as a little reminder to put it back on, I set it on top of the hood latch. After a repair, I had my air cond. I will check the dipstick and try to add oil if needed. by cohocarl » Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:48 pm, Post compressor "blow" due to improper charging. by joseph » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:28 pm, Post You probably haven't lost that much oil and only need to replace the cap and get an oil change. What should I be worried about? those guys really are grease monkeys. What happens is that some car owners may have forgotten all about the periodic oil changes as part of normal vehicle maintenance. There was a girl I used to work with that got her oil changed and they didn't tighten the drain plug properly. I've noticed a pretty straight line of oil splattered on the inside top of my engine lid - it looks as if its coming off the A/C when the engine runs and is directly above it (on the right side of the engine bay). Last night when I got home I noticed white smoke coming from under the hood. 2005 AWD PlatinumAlloys, Moon & TunesPower group...just enough to be fun. Car engines are compressed into a very small engine compartment ,and a clean engine assists in maintaining the temperature at an acceptable level. by joatmon » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:20 pm, Post I notice drops over oil and a gritty film of oil splaterred about the engine. Can I put something in place of the oil cap as a temporary solution before I take it in tomorrow night or will it be fine for another 110 miles?thanks for your repliesjosephFirst thing - top off the oil level. Ten problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Luckily I noticed there was a problem (saw smoke coming from my hood!) You'll have to make a judgement call on driving it. Today I tried to load it onto a ramp I built for the back of my truck. Thankfully, I never drove it, so the revs never kicked up, and the splatter was minimal. Great minds think alike.it seems we do. Energy balance. For instance, a large leak can be detected right away, whereas a smaller leak may take longer to appear. by Cougar Vibe » Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:09 am, Post Keep the engine running while hosing it down with water. This usually takes about five minutes. no problems, even under wide open throttle. I notice drops over oil and a gritty film of oil splaterred about the engine. Water Vapor and Dust Issues. The egg splattered on the floor. Depending on how much oil is in the engine bay. Changing your car’s engine oil is one of the most basic of automotive maintenance activities. It shouldn't have hurt anything. by ragingfish » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:02 am, Post Splattered all over engine bay and had to drive a half a mile w/ engine temp at redline. With so many types of oils in the market and especially synthetic and conventional oils to choose from, you may need help finding the best oil for your small engine. The Online Community for Pontiac Vibe Enthusiasts, Post Funny - I also put my oil cap on the latch. Some people don't know how to. But if you have some of these symptoms, there might be a risk that your engine oil is overfilled. jiffy lube isn't the only one that makes this error.I made this mistake once on my own. Oil leakage; A burning smell of engine oil; Signs of smoke from the engine bay; Signs of smoke from the exhaust area; Engine making too much noise It very much depends on the engine and where the oil cap is. i remember doing the oil change for my dad's car, i forgot to put my oil dipstick and now its Lost.. dont know if auto store sells it.. Quote, originally posted by binary »Luckily for us if our oil pressure drops to a dangerous level - the engine will shut off automatically.Still... lets not get that far - shall we? by binary » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:38 pm, Post If your engine bay is coated in oil - it could ignite, if the exhuast parts are heavily coated.Contact your quicklube place and let them know you'll be bringing a bill in for your dealer cleaning the engine bay, a new oil cap, and an oil change. There are many potential causes of low oil pressure in a modern combustion engine. the preassure is from valve blow by. If it was me, I might make a temporary cap by making a packed ball of aluminum foil and if you get the size right, it could even screw it into the spot where the oil filler cap should be, the foil ball would conform to screw threads.It is always a good idea to check up after an oil change, whether you do it yourself, if it is done by a friend you trust, or if it is done by a "professional" Anyone can make a mistake. Removing oil from a car engine is important because it allows for a clearer visual inspection of the engine to identify leaks, broken gaskets, cracked belts and hoses. My car has 186000 miles. Justin 2003 Vibe GT - Mille Miglia Evo5 18x8 Wheels (now stock)- Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust (now stock)- Tein S-Tech Springs (now stock)- Injen CAI - Red Painted Calipers - Hella Supertone Horns - Polk Speakers - Bazooka RS8A-HP Sub - Kenwood Headunit - Still love my Vibe, but I've just turned it back into a basic daily driver. It’s essentially made of a lot of metal parts that constantly move whenever your engine is running. Then, yes clean it off and run the engine and look around the back of the engine. This is serious. They aren't especially cheap either, only real advantage is that they are fast most of the time but many dealers have 30 minute oil changes these days, plus evening and Saturday hours. Splatter definition is - spatter. Valvoline Premium Conventional, a trusted name in oil for over 150 years, tops our list for the best engine oil with a conventional formula. Cheers, Spag. Quote, originally posted by joseph »lifted up my wife's hood b/c she needed washer fluid. I may be relagated to a quicklube place. You can only make the problem worse by continuing to drive it. If you could, I'd suggest either take another car, or have the vibe towed, and get an oil cap. This would be a situation where I would call in late for work to get it resolved. The dye is ultraviolet and will assist you in tracing the source of the oil leaks. Jiffy Lube has a bunch of 23 year olds in their shops and their maturity level is quite low translating into sloppy workmanship. But yeah, normally, dealer does all my changes. Blowby is ring related. I have never trusted Jiffy Lube or their ilk. I usually always watch mechanics work on my car, but that day I took a walk down the street since they said there was quite a wait. And the list could go on for pages...Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »For myself as a little reminder to put it back on, I set it on top of the hood latch. I had them clean it up with some degreaser. by Baltovibe » Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:15 pm, Post The hood won't close with it there lol. You are testing it by seeing if the leak will appear. 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