Can something go wrong it I do it while it's raining?
I REALLY need to change my oil today, and it looks like it will be raining all day long.
I REALLY need to change my oil today, and it looks like it will be raining all day long.
Actually it can. My brother used my car for a week because I didn't go out or anything, and it looks like the car is either burning oil or leaking oil. I used the car today and I noticed that the oil light was on in the dash as I was driving, as soon as I'm on the highway the car was off. I had to pull over and turn it back on, I had an auto parts store right next to me, so I bought a quart of oil and put it in. The light went off, but the car is making an extremely weird noise in first gear.MRQturbo said:u've waited this long...one more day won't hurt no??........:
I don't have a garage.famous182 said:either that or u can do it in ur garage.....
that oil light should be indicative of oil pressure, not oil level..tony. .riot. said:Actually it can. My brother used my car for a week because I didn't go out or anything, and it looks like the car is either burning oil or leaking oil. I used the car today and I noticed that the oil light was on in the dash as I was driving, as soon as I'm on the highway the car was off. I had to pull over and turn it back on, I had an auto parts store right next to me, so I bought a quart of oil and put it in. The light went off, but the car is making an extremely weird noise in first gear.
I just learned something new. Thanks.repinS said:that oil light should be indicative of oil pressure, not oil level.
Well, I removed the drain plug and not a drop of oil came down. I removed the oil filter, didn't leak a drop either. I just poured four quarts in there.2wickedtoyz said:oh shit...that happened to me and i had to change the motor.if your leaking find the problem and fix it. i would also suggest a oil pressure gauge cause that light comes on when it's too late and the damage has been done![]()
I don't have a clue, because I can't notice any big puddles of oil or anything where I park the car.andyman61 said:wow, i'd be scared too. consider yourself lucky the thing even ran before. i had the oil light come on once when the oil was real low, to the point where there was no oil on the dipstick. do you have any idea where it might be leaking from? mine was from the back of the valve cover gasket, but even after changing that it still leaks some...![]()
If you have a leak, the heat of the engine will make it smell like burning oil. That's most likely the case. Check your rear bumper right above the muffler (the little piece that covers the muffler around the tip). Rub your finger across it... if your fingers turn black, you're burning oil most likely too..tony. .riot. said:I think it's just burning the oil or something, because I can sometimes smell burning oil when I park.
Didn't check, but I don't think so.Gridlyne said:Do you see smoke from your exhaust?
You should have purchased some gunk off and poured it in before you changed the oil. Add a bottle of Lucas Oil Stablizer just in case with the new oil.
Good luck with your mechanic.