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Title: LOST THE OIL CAP, lots of smoke
Post by: caolan_p on 10 November 2008, 00:40:03

Hi all ,
we went for a drive i thought the oil need a top up ,but after the top up {Di-k head}ME  did not put the cap back on , drove 40 mile and we seen smoke ,thought it was the car in front  :-?  it was the migg  :P .  next day got a new cap on the eingin ,2 nite we went up a big hill in 3rd and the land behind us was gone , SOMKE , ALOT OFF SMOKE . I put to much oil in  :) how long till it burns off ?? or would i be better doing an oil ghange ???

Title: Re: LOST THE OIL CAP, lots of smoke
Post by: dbug on 10 November 2008, 01:12:23

Too much oil is not good news - either get some out or better still do an oil & filter change.  Dont forget to put the sump plug back in and tighten it :-/ ;)

Title: Re: LOST THE OIL CAP, lots of smoke
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 10 November 2008, 04:42:04

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Too much oil is not good news - either get some out or better still do an oil & filter change.  Dont forget to put the sump plug back in and tighten it :-/ ;)

I concur!  Too much oil can be very bad news and cause pressure to build in the sump and the engine generally leading eventually to failure of at least various gaskets and seals! :'(

Use this as an excuse to give your car a good oil and filter change, and in any case it is a mucky job trying to syphon or drain off the surplus. ::) ::) ::)  

Title: Re: LOST THE OIL CAP, lots of smoke
Post by: JesterRT on 10 November 2008, 12:43:44

I'm ashamed to say that I've been there, done that and got the T-shirt (covered in oil) to prove it.

Quick top up before having to go to work prior to a 200 miles drive in the evening.  Got 3/4 the way to work when smoke billowed out from uner the bonnet.  Pulled in, lifted the lid to take a look.  Oil all over everything.

Decided to 'sod it' and drove to work anway with no cap.  Smoke pouring from the bonnet and not one person even waved.  Parked it at work and it looked like it was on fire.  Again - didn't seem to draw any attention.
Bought oil, and a new cap at lunchtime.  Refilled and drove off after work.  Stank of oil, but as long as I was going over 60 the smoke didn't seem too bad.  ;D

200 miles later... oil had mostly burned off.  

Title: Re: LOST THE OIL CAP, lots of smoke
Post by: JesterRT on 10 November 2008, 12:44:55

Wasn't my Miggy - I learnt that lesson on a Volvo.  The mig gets a bit more love and attention that the previous shed on wheels.

Title: Re: LOST THE OIL CAP, lots of smoke
Post by: caolan_p on 10 November 2008, 18:02:53

Thanks all for your replies its much appreciated gonna do an oil and filter change tomorrow. :y :y :y