rick001 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Checked my dipstick yesterday and nearly shat myself as it read ZERO, ZILCH, NUFFIN - even got my G/F to check it. Bought 5lt and poured about 3/4 lt in and 10 mins later it read MAX!! Re - checked this morning and still reading Max!! My oil light aint come on as its broke and awaiting new part in new year - any ideas (No spillage/leakage on driveway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Checked my dipstick yesterday and nearly shat myself as it read ZERO, ZILCH, NUFFIN - even got my G/F to check it. Bought 5lt and poured about 3/4 lt in and 10 mins later it read MAX!! Re - checked this morning and still reading Max!! My oil light aint come on as its broke and awaiting new part in new year - any ideas (No spillage/leakage on driveway) Meant (3/4lt) 3 to 4 litres - soz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 When was it last filled? You've either got a leak or your burning oil. Any blueish smoke out the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 The usual times for blue smoke is when moving off from rest or when booting it. See if you get it under those circumstances. 3 to 4 litres is a bit grim, the capacity is only about 5.5l -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 i'd take the engine undertray off asap and have a butchers, the trays can soak up large amonts of oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I agree that is grim but is a demo on how forgiving these engines are, if this had been my skyline then it would have broken plan and simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I agree that is grim but is a demo on how forgiving these engines are, if this had been my skyline then it would have broken plan and simple Mine wasn't forgiving when I blew an oil cooler pipe a few years ago, one second she was fine, the next I'm spinning 360 degrees down the road with a seized main bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 When was it last filled? You've either got a leak or your burning oil. Any blueish smoke out the back? Hey nic My mate said a month ago he saw blue smoke when i booted it - i have not noticed any leaks on my drive or garage so maybe its my rings gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Hey nic My mate said a month ago he saw blue smoke when i booted it - i have not noticed any leaks on my drive or garage so maybe its my rings gone? UK or J-spec, TT or NA? If there is a small leak you may not get oil dropped underneath whilst stood, as it will either get caught by the engine tray or will be splattered back underneath the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 as said previosly you may not notice a leak as it will fall into the undertray. best have a look there for a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 UK or J-spec, TT or NA? If there is a small leak you may not get oil dropped underneath whilst stood, as it will either get caught by the engine tray or will be splattered back underneath the car. Nic Its a J-Spec N/A - (Power seems normal), im just amazed that my dipstick read ZERO but i only put in about 3 litre maybe a little more and it then read full!! Thanks nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 i don't think your dipstick can read 'zero' mate. the 'min' mark on a dipstick is the lowest operating volume recommended for the oil/engine. this is usually about a litre below the 'max' mark on the stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 i don't think your dipstick can read 'zero' mate. the 'min' mark on a dipstick is the lowest operating volume recommended for the oil/engine. this is usually about a litre below the 'max' mark on the stick. well you know what i mean - its still bowel moveing stuff ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Nic Its a J-Spec N/A - (Power seems normal), im just amazed that my dipstick read ZERO but i only put in about 3 litre maybe a little more and it then read full!! Thanks nic Well I can safely say it's not your turbo seals -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Well I can safely say it's not your turbo seals -Ian Are they some kind of new fast moving furry thing off the coast of canada!!!!!!!!!!!! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you have got a leak then filling it past max will make it worse so be carefull...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you have got a leak then filling it past max will make it worse so be carefull...... You also risk blowing the front main seal, in fact you could already have a leak there,after my FMS went i put in a super bright LED linked to the oil level light just to make sure i would see if the oil got low, as the std light is not very bright, if its working at all:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nad300 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 might be worth checking the oil filter if its loose etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 might be worth checking the oil filter if its loose etc Hiya mate was thinking about this and you reminded me so went and looked and hey effin presto - loose effin filter. Just popping over to my garage to insert my foot up a mechanics asshole!! Thanks dude rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hiya mate was thinking about this and you reminded me so went and looked and hey effin presto - loose effin filter. Just popping over to my garage to insert my foot up a mechanics asshole!! Thanks dude rick that's shocking mate, i hope you have big feet is all i can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I wonder what an oil filter sounds like after working itself loose at 70mph and falling off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I wonder what an oil filter sounds like after working itself loose at 70mph and falling off? It makes a pounding noise, a couple of thousand of them -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Just popping over to my garage to insert my foot up a mechanics asshole!! Thanks dude rick Any one we know;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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