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    Spilt oil after service

    Hi guys.

    After an oil and filter change I was running the car up to temp when the engine started smoking. I think I must have spilt some oil while filling it. Will this just burn away naturally? Will it cause any problems?

    Cheers guys

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Should be fine mate

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Wipe away what you can and let the boost do the rest.

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Cheers guys.

    I have had a good mop, now for a blast I guess!

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    rob next time you do an oil change /. take your time filling it back up and get all the oil into the filler neck on the rocker cover ... simples innit

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Quote Originally Posted by THE MASTER View Post
    rob next time you do an oil change /. take your time filling it back up and get all the oil into the filler neck on the rocker cover ... simples innit
    a random couple of glugs caught me off guard.

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    it's not easy getting it all down the hole ...

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Quote Originally Posted by THE MASTER View Post
    rob next time you do an oil change /. take your time filling it back up and get all the oil into the filler neck on the rocker cover ... simples innit
    Or be a rebel and use a funnel.

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    I was filling a customers motor and an almighty bubble blew all the oil back out while filling it... Engine covered took lots of cleaning as smoked like romils motor on the rollers..

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Quote Originally Posted by DaveL485 View Post
    Or be a rebel and use a funnel.
    Ha ha! I did use a funnel but removed it from the filler cap to shove it in the mrs' trap as she was moaning at me for being in the garage too long!

    It still smokes like a BBQ.

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Use brake cleaner either spray or fluid, the oil will run right off

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    Re: Spilt oil after service

    Quote Originally Posted by Fordy View Post
    Use brake cleaner either spray or fluid, the oil will run right off
    Cheers mate.

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