Oil spilled while filling up.

the_student · 02-07-2010, 02:19 AM

Fail for me. So yesterday when i got home after work, around midnight, i decided to check my oil level. It was just above the minimum. I had an extra quart left of royal purple, so I decided to put about half a quart in.

So i start pouring in my dimly lit garage. Im like its going in smooth. Then I second guess myself because it was hard to tell and as soon as i 'corrected' the flow it didnt pout into the whole. I didnt think I spilled much. So I just cut half an empty bottle of eatter and used that as my funnel. I went to bed and didnt think about it. So today when I went to work, when I was stopped I smelled burning oil...ahhhhh.

Anyway, when I went home I took a look at it and there isnt very much oil, anywhere. My question is...Will it take long for the rest to burn off? The rest of the oil is pretty hard to get to, and it doesn't look like much.

Paul_S · 02-07-2010, 04:36 AM

Is it worth getting the engine bay steam cleaned?

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 07:40 AM

A little bit of oil should burn off.

370Zsteve · 02-07-2010, 07:45 AM

The only place oil will "burn off" is if it landed on the exhaust manifold.

All other oil will be there forever and will slowly turn to a dirty, grimy, greasy film. Unless you clean it with a rag.

Invest a dollar in a funnel!

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

The only place oil will "burn off" is if it landed on the exhaust manifold.

All other oil will be there forever and will slowly turn to a dirty, grimy, greasy film. Unless you clean it with a rag.

Invest a dollar in a funnel!

Then wipe it down with a rag.

And you know a lot about funnels, seeing as how you need one to keep it off the toilet seat. Living with you must be a pain!

370Zsteve · 02-07-2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Then wipe it down with a rag.

And you know a lot about funnels, seeing as how you need one to keep it off the toilet seat. Living with you must be a pain!

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

...Unless you clean it with a rag...

And geez, next time I piss before you I'll wipe the seat before you sit down

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 07:54 AM

Just don't leave any streaks.

370Zsteve · 02-07-2010, 08:16 AM

ROFL

j.arnaldo · 02-07-2010, 08:48 AM

7-LED flashlight in rear glovebox; it can be a lifesaver, dude!

6spd · 02-07-2010, 08:59 AM

take the undershield off and spray brake clean where the oil is. just make sure to catch the oil in a pan or something. and try not to breath the brake clean spray either.

PapoZalsa · 02-07-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Invest a dollar in a funnel!

j.arnaldo · 02-07-2010, 10:29 AM

Yeah, the funnel would definitely help.

CBRich · 02-07-2010, 10:45 AM

So you guys are saying we should be using funnels when we pour oil in the dark at midnight?

m4a1mustang · 02-07-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

So you guys are saying we should be using funnels when we pour oil in the dark at midnight?

And using the restroom if you don't have hose control, yes.

IDZRVIT · 02-07-2010, 11:39 AM

Should have topped up with Amsoil. Apparently it doesn't spill in the dark.

02-07-2010, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 16	Oil spilled while filling up. Fail for me. So yesterday when i got home after work, around midnight, i decided to check my oil level. It was just above the minimum. I had an extra quart left of royal purple, so I decided to put about half a quart in. So i start pouring in my dimly lit garage. Im like its going in smooth. Then I second guess myself because it was hard to tell and as soon as i 'corrected' the flow it didnt pout into the whole. I didnt think I spilled much. So I just cut half an empty bottle of eatter and used that as my funnel. I went to bed and didnt think about it. So today when I went to work, when I was stopped I smelled burning oil...ahhhhh. Anyway, when I went home I took a look at it and there isnt very much oil, anywhere. My question is...Will it take long for the rest to burn off? The rest of the oil is pretty hard to get to, and it doesn't look like much.

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	The only place oil will "burn off" is if it landed on the exhaust manifold. All other oil will be there forever and will slowly turn to a dirty, grimy, greasy film. Unless you clean it with a rag. Invest a dollar in a funnel! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	7-LED flashlight in rear glovebox; it can be a lifesaver, dude!

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6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	take the undershield off and spray brake clean where the oil is. just make sure to catch the oil in a pan or something. and try not to breath the brake clean spray either. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-07-2010, 10:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, the funnel would definitely help.

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	So you guys are saying we should be using funnels when we pour oil in the dark at midnight?

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