i changed my oil and now have some serious problems..
05-08-06, 10:58 PM
#16
Originally Posted by rbeermann
thanks guys...i will try all of this. i guess the reason why i used this additive is because it did wonders with my eclipse that i used to have...but what works for one car can kill another.
i'm thinking about doing one more oil change just in case if that additive has settled to the bottom of the oil pan. would you guys do this? better safe than sorry
i'm thinking about doing one more oil change just in case if that additive has settled to the bottom of the oil pan. would you guys do this? better safe than sorry
For sure. Another oil change should get rid of the remaining additive. Remember, the purpose of the additive is to get in all the nooks and crannys of the motor. You need to flush it well.
05-08-06, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
lately, my car was feeling kinda sluggish on the acceleration and thought it would help. i got some high miles on my car, and i'm sure it was never done before
What ever was causing the sluggishness before oil change, manifested it self now.
Additive caused the problem.
During oil change some sensor(s) got knocked off.
After not so wise thing, you did the wise thing to drain out the oil. I would do another drain and fill after 100 miles or so. Dont forget to replace the filter.
Trip to get the error codes read is needed.
Good luck.
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05-09-06, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LXOGOOD
My guess is that when you added an additional 1/2 quart (19 oz.) or so of the Engine Restorer along with the 5 quarts of motor oil , it caused you to overfil the motor with fluid. The engine restorer has a thicker consistancy than the motor oil which could have caused the check engine light.
I agree with member chpsk8. Since you drained the oil and replaced it, next thing I would do is disconnec the battery. Then start the car and let it run for a bit. See if the CEL goes away. Good luck.
I agree with member chpsk8. Since you drained the oil and replaced it, next thing I would do is disconnec the battery. Then start the car and let it run for a bit. See if the CEL goes away. Good luck.
Good luck.
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05-09-06, 05:31 AM
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I agree with all the guys suggestion. That restorer stuff is like thick blue wax. It will clog up your motor. I am not a believer in engine additives period. Have the mtor flushed out via a Bilstein machine to get all the crap out. Then put in some fresh motor oil and the car will be as good as new 
05-09-06, 11:35 AM
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Since you're worried about some buildup that has fallen to the oil pan, I would suggest pulling the pan and making sure it's free of residual carbon build up from your engine.
Hypothetically, the drain and fills may not pull everything out the first few times.
Hypothetically, the drain and fills may not pull everything out the first few times.
05-09-06, 02:43 PM
#25
Originally Posted by Lexus GS3
Its weird.. On my GS300 i use 6 1/4 quart of Mobil 1 every since i own the car. (4.5 years) and never overfilled. Am i putting in too much oil or i'm okay?
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Tommy, your fine. 5-6 quarts is normal for our cars. 5 quarts might be a little low on the dip stick but would not cause a problem. 6 quarts puts you at the full line.
My only point is that that the additive is a much thicker consistancy which could act like more oil causing the engine to work harder. If the CEL lights weren't on before the oil change and came on after the oil change, logic states that something had to happen during the oil change. My guess is that the additive caused something to set a sensor off.
05-09-06, 05:24 PM
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Oh no Ken.. I would never use any sort of additive, b/c my good friend said additives are just a scam and sometimes make your engine run worse. He's a ASE certified mechanic for over 15 years. So i trust him and he told me as long as i keep changing oil every 4k to 5k and use mobil 1 the engine will last forever.
05-09-06, 05:35 PM
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so i drove the car around today a little bit after the oil change, and it hasn't gotten any better. the car starts hesitating after about two or so miles, and i am forced to pull over and let the engine cool down. what would be the best way to get the remaining additive out of my engine?
05-09-06, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
so i drove the car around today a little bit after the oil change, and it hasn't gotten any better. the car starts hesitating after about two or so miles, and i am forced to pull over and let the engine cool down. what would be the best way to get the remaining additive out of my engine?
05-09-06, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rbeermann
thanks dashocker. you think that most reputable shops would have this machine?