Rob Dublin Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 As it's Friday, I thought I'd give you all a good laugh. Was dark last night and while topping up the oil in the 320 down the petrol station, I in advertently took the cap off the power steering resevoir and tried to fill the oil. Excuses: Its fairly central in the engine bay and has oil stamped on it. It was dark I don't have the car long I'll think of more for when in the pub later Anyway, was fairly full already so not a lot went in. The fact it filled up so quick (or at all) made alarm bells ring in me noggin. Managed to soak it out a bit using tissue roll to get the level back down. My question is how much damage might this do to the power steering pump. Should I drain the system? Is this easy? Ta in advance, hope I've cheered you all up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 No idea mate but it did make me chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 no idea either but definately cheered me up. you plonker :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Glad I could spread the joy... Happy Friday all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 He He He. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Crazy fooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 You'll have to get it out or it may damage your power steering pump or seals. Engine oil is significantly thicker than power steering fluid chap. To get it all out you'll have to flush the system as well. Garage appointment next week I think fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 You'll have to get it out or it may damage your power steering pump or seals. Engine oil is significantly thicker than power steering fluid chap. To get it all out you'll have to flush the system as well. Garage appointment next week I think fella. Numpty. As Dangerous says and you may damage seals, affecting the steering etc. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godmutha Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I wouldnt start the car either... you may be able to keep the oil out of the pump that way... restricting the damage. Oopsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hmmm... not as bad as filling the fuel tank with diesel, but a close second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hmmm... not as bad as filling the fuel tank with diesel, but a close second! It's actually a diesel Is it easily done on the driveway? Don't want to have to own up to this in front of my mechanic mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsportcars Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 If you haven't started the car you might be able to sort it easily enough. You should disconnect the inlet and outlet pipes from the power steering resovior. You will most likey get the fluid everywhere when the pipes come off but try to contain it best you can. The remove the fatter pipe from the power steering pump inlet which will still have fluid in it so it will go everywhere too. By doing this you will have removed pretty much all the engine oil as it won't have travelled though the pump if the engine hasn't been run. Clean the pipes and resovior before refitting them and topping up with powersteering fluid. As mentioned before, the engine oil is thicker than powersteering fluid so strictly speaking it should float on the top and not sink into the pipes/system. If you have started the engine already though then it is a full flush you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 ^^^ Excellent, that's exactly what I needed to know. That, and to not do it again! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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