Hanaldo Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 If its a slow leak then it will take awhile to make a difference to your oil level. Have you tried just cleaning everything up to see if it comes back?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah I've degreased and wiped it all down. The only spot that I keep getting oil on the bar with the holes in it and a few drops on the sump. I had it running with covers off and nothing came out. But I think I spilt like half a litre of oil. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Good news about the oil test, that must be a relief! I can't find a leak. I'm just waiting to see if I am actually losing any oil. Im hoping it's just oil I spilt. Could it have just been from when you say changed the oil filter? Some usually splashes out then. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 It's really weird. Like considering how much oil is under my car I shoul notice a difference. But it's still perfectly on the full line. I might just drive it and see if it keeps happening. I'm going to put my oil pressure gauge in when I get a chance anyway. I don't trust the light. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 oil pressure/temp/water temp gauge is a very good investment imo, will make you aware of problems before it is too late. what sandwich plate are you looking at using? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was going to use the stock one, is it not suitable? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOZTJUNKEY Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hey Steven Good to hear the oil sample come back clean Just curios could u send me deytails of where u sent it I'm gunna get mine done now aswell lol Also I don't know If the stOck plate has anywhere to put an aftermarket gague Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Also I don't know If the stOck plate has anywhere to put an aftermarket gague It doesn't but there are a variety of sandwich plates available for ~30-40 that have two spots, one for oil pressure and one for oil temp. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanaldo Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Am using a JJR one myself, no leaks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6264958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I can't find a leak. I'm just waiting to see if I am actually losing any oil. Im hoping it's just oil I spilt. You have the tools to rebuild an engine but how can you not own a funnel? Or at least a coke bottle with the ass cut off it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6265012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 booztjjunkie - i tried to get it done through walkers but they dont do them anymore , i ended up gettin my dad to do it through work.he snuck it in with the samples from the diesel trains. the stock plate has 1 hole but i havent got a temp guage anyway so for now i think il be ok. mafia - lol funnels dont help when a dog jumps on you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6265079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Ok. I'm losing my mind, drove my car to work yesterday, checked the oil at smoko, down 1 litre. Ok fine, rang my wife she went and bought some oil and brought it down to me, put half a litre in. Get home have dinner, check oil and it's half a litre over full. Edited March 8, 2012 by lilcrash Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargeRX8 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Did you the oil settle after driving the car? Was the ground perfectly flat? Any kind of incline will throw out the oil reading, the ground must be and measured about 10 minutes after shut off. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you were driving it hard the oil could stay in the head for some time. How long had it been since you drove it when you checked it? Was it parked on an angle? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 There is a slight angle in the car park but I didn't think it was that bad. And I checked it about 3-4 hours after shutdown. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) I wouldn't say I was driving hard but I wasn't grandmaing either. Like I'm running it in so bursts of acceleration. I'm up to 5500rpm now and the turbo has regained is old habits. Starts off at 3/4psi creeps to 7 and sits there for a while then gets up and walks its way to 16psi by 5500rpm. Edit. Not sure if this is a major factor but that was up one of the steepest streets around. Edited March 9, 2012 by lilcrash Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Is your engine still untuned?? Test the oil level in the same spot to give a better indication. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Edit. Not sure if this is a major factor but that was up one of the steepest streets around. Steeper street = more load = more boost. Please don't blow this engine! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Oil is something I'd check overnight But going for a drive and 1L going missing even after sitting for 3-4 hours is something to investigate. Do you have a catch can? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilcrash Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 My tuner is changing shops so yeah I'm still waiting. And if I knew it would spike that high I wouldn't have done it, it only happened once. I'm beig very careful with it, I measure the oil that came out over night and there is mayb 4/5ml. In my drip tray. I am trying to use the same spot at work everyday but it's not easy to get it all the time. I was thinking about it last night and what if my machinist machined a oil bit off the oil seal part of my crank. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/381350-thread-for-my-car-problems/page/30/#findComment-6267644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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