I put some oil in it and noticed oil on the ground after I drove it. not a lot but noticiable. what damage could have been done and what should i look for? I don't know anything about cars and always feel taken when I take it somewhere for repairs - its a 2001 toyota camry with 87000 miles always ran good before.
2006-08-24 18:07:30 · 12 answers · asked by mynickname 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Did you spill some oil? Any oil that may drip on the exaust manifold will burn off. Even fingerprints will burn off it gets that hot. So a little burning is normal (with small amounts of smoke) unless you spilt alot of oil. And the oil on the ground may be from the spill if you parked over the same spot. But otherwise you may have over-filled it causing the motor to get rid of some via. an oil overflow tube.
2006-08-24 18:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the coolant. It isn't uncommon to burn a noticable amount of oil at 87,000. In fact, the industry standard of acceptance is 1 quart of oil for every 1000 miles. You added oil and may have spilled some as you poured it in the filler tube. Some oil landed on the ground and some burned off on your exhaust. That burnt smell you noticed was most likely fresh oil spilled on hot pipe. There is probably no damage. You may want to consider using a 99 cent funnel. They are sold at autoparts stores. Just make sure you clean it and wipe it down very well before using. You don't want lint, dirt, and dog hair workling its way in your engine.
2006-08-24 18:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it could be you spilled oil when filling it.. go and get your oil changed. Bet it has been a while since you have done that because that year and mileage should not need oil between changes.
It does not cost much and they will tell you if you have an oil leak and if you do it will blow up the car if you do not fix it...
2006-08-24 18:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by MrPurrfect 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you have an oil leak. The enigne will run hot if not enough oil. It will soon die if you don't get it fixed and it can be quite expensive to fix, depending on where the leak is.
2006-08-24 18:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Desiree J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a reliable mechanic and take it there.
Check your oil level now. It might have a leak, so keep an eye on it.
2006-08-24 18:13:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check car 4 black oil,if not could be coolant-when last ur serviced it?also, it's imp. to keep a check of km when sent for service n check w. ur mech. how often 2 service.
2006-08-24 18:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Harry J. Potter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a leaking gasket............keep a close eye on the oil level until you can have it checked out.
2006-08-25 00:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by turbietech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your oil for h2o in it hopfully there isnt any you might have spill on the block ! Good Luck
2006-08-24 20:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by zensumman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have someone look at it. Its hard to say without seeing it
2006-08-24 18:13:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the shop you have a blown gasket...
2006-08-24 18:28:35 · answer #10 · answered by ( tito ) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋