binfieldx Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I was driving the supra ("spirited driving") and stopped as I noticed the oil lamp flashed on. When I got out to check there was oil pouring out the front bumper. I opened the hood and to my shock there was oil absolutely everywhere. Had no idea what had happened but luckily my mechanic friend was with me and noticed the oil filter seal had blown out and my oil basically squirted everywhere. The seal wasn't broken it had just blown out and dumped 90% of oil around the bay (literally everywhere) We took the filter off and refitted it with the seal seated correctly again. I had to run to tescos to get some oil just to refill it and limp it home. I was only approx 1mile from home. Anyway after refitting the filter and filling back up the engine didn't appear to be leaking any further oil. The seal wasn't leaking any oil either. I think I possibly had a lucky escape as the engine wasn't making any unsual sounds, no clonking or ticking or anything. Anyway the car is home now but my next question is what can I check before I turn it back over. Ideally I need to turn it over so I can get the car out to the road to get it on a flatbed to go for a further inspection. Should I just buy a new oil filter and re-fill it up with proper oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Get yourself a mechanical oil pressure tester kit and see what the pressure is on start up. Edited November 21, 2016 by Mike2JZ (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Wouldn't the inbuilt pressure lamp flash if it's too low/high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 you might have just been unlucky with a faulty filter, either way replace it asap then check for pressure problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Wouldn't the inbuilt pressure lamp flash if it's too low/high? It's a low pressure sensor, not a high one. If it were me, I'd like to see exactly what pressure the engine is creating at idle and at 3000/4000 rpm when cold vs warm just as a sanity check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 It's a low pressure sensor, not a high one. If it were me, I'd like to see exactly what pressure the engine is creating at idle and at 3000/4000 rpm when cold vs warm just as a sanity check. Hmm this is true. I suppose what i'll first do is replace all the oil and a new toyota branded filter then clean up the bay as best I can and see how its running. I'll pick up a gauge aswell and try and get that installed after 1st run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I've seen this before. It was the result of the o-ring of the previous filter staying behind and not being noticed and the Two o-rings being clamped together which caused a weak seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I was driving the supra ("spirited driving") and stopped as I noticed the oil lamp flashed on. When I got out to check there was oil pouring out the front bumper. I opened the hood and to my shock there was oil absolutely everywhere. Had no idea what had happened but luckily my mechanic friend was with me and noticed the oil filter seal had blown out and my oil basically squirted everywhere. The seal wasn't broken it had just blown out and dumped 90% of oil around the bay (literally everywhere) We took the filter off and refitted it with the seal seated correctly again. I had to run to tescos to get some oil just to refill it and limp it home. I was only approx 1mile from home. Anyway after refitting the filter and filling back up the engine didn't appear to be leaking any further oil. The seal wasn't leaking any oil either. I think I possibly had a lucky escape as the engine wasn't making any unsual sounds, no clonking or ticking or anything. Anyway the car is home now but my next question is what can I check before I turn it back over. Ideally I need to turn it over so I can get the car out to the road to get it on a flatbed to go for a further inspection. Should I just buy a new oil filter and re-fill it up with proper oil? What make of oil filter was it? We've seen this before with a particular brand of filter..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 What make of oil filter was it? We've seen this before with a particular brand of filter..... It was the K&N performance one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I've seen this before. It was the result of the o-ring of the previous filter staying behind and not being noticed and the Two o-rings being clamped together which caused a weak seal. Interesting, I will have a look when I remove the filter to see if I can see any extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It was the K&N performance one Definately not that then, we use LOADS of these filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binfieldx Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Definately not that then, we use LOADS of these filters. Tbh it was most likely something I did when fitting the filter, SRD have changed it twice before and I've not had the issue so was most likely me with the O ring thing above or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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