it could be because i have no oil at all. i jus got the car yesterday and it's my first car. my boyfriend is going to do the oil change for me tody but i just want to know will that be it. the guy i got it from say that some gasket was loose or something he tightened it but if i have problems to bring it back. i just don't want my engine to lock up on me on my way to get my oil change or whatever i don't know. PLEASE HELP!! my boyfriend works on cars but he's no genius, otherwise i wouldn't be stressing.
2007-02-28 01:48:26 · 12 answers · asked by ms_meka5080 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you find no oil in it, take it back. There is no way of knowing how much damage has already been done.
2007-02-28 01:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your car is smoking under the hood because it has an oil leak. The seller told you this and tightened the part to try and stop it, but obviously he was not successful.
An oil change will not fix this.
If the previous owner told you to bring the car back if the oil leak continued then you should do that.
It is a simple task to check the engine oil level. You should learn how to do this since it is part of the operation of an automobile.
Open the hood. Get the owners manual and read the part about checking the oil. There should be a diagram that shows you the location of the dip stick. Remove it, wipe it clean and reinsert it. Pull it out a second time and read the oil level. There are marks on the stick to indicate full and low.
If you learn some basic operators functions like checking fluid levels then you will not be stressing and you won't have to rely on some half witted guy to keep you going.
2007-02-28 02:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First check the oil. If there is plenty of oil, than you should be okay to drive. The car may take a while to burn off all of the spilt oil that is on the motor, so it may smoke for 30 mins or so, but just make sure that when the car is running, that there is not a steady dripping or a puddle of oil underneath the car. The leak was probably a valve cover gasket, and he tightened the valve cover. But I would have to know what type of vehicle it is to determine where the oil is coming from.
2007-02-28 02:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is a leak in the valve over gasket. (A) If the gasket is to tight oil will seep down to the exhaust manifold and smoke. (B) The same thing is true if it is to louse. (C) The gasket maybe cracked and the oil will leak. Changing the oil will not fix tor problem. Check the level everyday and carry a spare quart with you at all times. Oil is the life's blood of your engine. So keep an eye on it! Get the seller to fix the problem ASAP. Don't stress. Enjoy your first car
2007-02-28 02:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Boston Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is no oil in the car at all, you need to put oil in it before driving it. The gaskets the guy is talking about may be the valve cover gaskets. Better to replace them than just tighten the valve cover down. This could cause the smoking prob, but you need to check all hoses and check for any type of leaks. Do not drive the car if there is no oil in it you will lock up your engine without the needed amount of oil.
2007-02-28 02:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by ooneetoo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Torque of the spark plugs is extremely important! You need to know exactly how much torque needs to be applied for your specific vehicle, engine, and plug combination. Plugs with conical seat type and no gasket fitted to an aluminum cylinder head may require as little as 7-8 lb-ft of torque. But flat seat type with gasket and into cast iron cylinder heads will require much more, perhaps as much as 32 lb ft or more. Tightening too much into either aluminum or steel can strip the threads. Likewise, leaving the plugs too loose results in a "slamming" of threads against threads everytime the cylinder fires wearing them out quickly. Depending on how much you loosened the plugs, it's a wonder you haven't had one blow out already. Tighten the plugs down to the vehicle manufacturer's specified torque rating, wipe off any oil you see on the intake/exhaust manifolds and anywhere else you see oil. Then let the rest burn off. If the smoke and smell does not go away after about 100-200 miles, you'd probably be advised to take the vehicle to a qualified repair shop.
2016-03-29 04:02:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your oil level first. Before turning the motor over. If your oil level is ok check to see if you have spilled oil on the manifold area. Could just be old oil burning off. Then check all gaskets and seals, They could be leaking oil as well. No offense to your BF but if he isn't a trained mechanic, he may not know what to look for. A good reputable mechanic won't charge you to look at it and tell you exactly whats wrong.
2007-02-28 01:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by sarge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most probable cause is a bad valve cover gasket, oil will drip out and hits the exhaust manifold causing it to smoke a little. changing the oil and filter is not going to help the smoke, but will help the internal parts of the motor
2007-02-28 01:58:59 · answer #8 · answered by michael_54550 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What no one has mentioned so far is engine blow by. You might not necessarily have a oil leak but have blow-by causing it to come out of the dip stick and valve cover vent cap. or even an open valve cover return line into the air cleaner. It will smell forever.
2007-02-28 02:18:54 · answer #9 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok,have your boyfriend change the oil and filter and also have him to tighter up the bolts on the valve pans and oil pan.also you could have blow-by.have him to change the pcv valve.if the pcv valve is clogged up,then the crankcase cant breathe.
2007-02-28 02:02:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋