I was putting some motor oil in my car yesterday and I spilt a few drops onto the top of the engine itself. I wiped it up but some residue must have remained because when I got home and checked under the bonnet, there was smoke coming from where I had spilt the oil. Is this going to cause a problem or will the oil just burn itself out without any damage? I know I should have been more careful when I poured the oil, I feel like an idiot and have already invested in a funnel for the future! All help will be appreciated, thanks in advance.
2007-08-19 12:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No harm done,don't worry about it.
2007-08-19 12:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 years to update an insurance claim. You can still get the insurance company to pay for the flood damage, but it would be a good idea to take it to 2 mechanics and get receipts showing that they have assesed the damage as being caused from flood water in the oil. You should be set. You will have a lot better luck persueing the insurance company rather than the mechanic. I am sure that he will take the stance that he only assed water damage to the computer and did not inspect the engine and would there by not be liable.Good Luck
2016-05-17 10:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by gaynell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey no worries the oil will burn off and all should be well.
2007-08-19 12:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by mystikreaper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're completely in the clear. No damage to worry about.
2007-08-19 12:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It smells bad, but it won't hurt anything, the same can't be said for transmission fluid though if you get the shakes putting it in.
2007-08-19 12:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just spilled milk!!
2007-08-19 12:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem, it will dissipate
2007-08-19 12:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋