It seems to be coming from between the radiator and the engine block in a "sheet" of smoke. I just changed my oil to synthetic and spilled some on the engine, but have driven at least 30 miles since the spill. I also realized I have been putting in the wrong type of oil 10W-30 instead of 5W-20. Would that make a big difference?
2006-09-12 07:15:07 · 4 answers · asked by Stewie 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be the spilled oil burning off. Burning oil has a telltale smell, as does steaming coolant, and it should be easy to tell the difference between the two. In this case, it certainly could be the oil burning off and it could easily take more than 30 miles, depending on how much you spilled and where it ended up.
Don't worry about the 10W-30 versus 5W-20. The thinner (5W-20) oil is for VERY cold regions. If you live in central Alaska, that might be the right oil for you. Otherwise, 10W-30 is fine, particularly since it is a synthetic oil.
2006-09-12 07:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the smoke may just be excessive oil burning off the exhaust. I would keep an eye on it though. The viscocity change really won't make a difference unless you live in extreme climates.
2006-09-12 07:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by mtbman1016 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must be still burning off the oil you spilled
2006-09-12 07:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by mmmmmmm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feels like a heater hose or radiator hose busted and sprayed anti-freeze over the manifold and began to steam. examine those hoses out and replace those that,s leaking.
2016-11-26 19:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋