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06-22-2005, 05:08 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Vehicle:2008 STI DGM |
I left "Engine Oil cap" open
Yup. For three days, i didn't notice it. After i changed my oil, i just checked the level, and forgot to close it. This is one of my most stupid mistake that i made. shame on me. Here is my question. DO i have to flush them out and put new oil?? (just in case of dust/sand went in) OR it'll be okay to drive another 3K for next oil change?? Thanx
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06-22-2005, 05:40 AM | #2 |
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ROFL. Dude. I thought I was the only one to do this. I did the same thing before, except I drove around for a night and caught it the next morning. What suprises me is that I drove in the RAIN that night. Poor engine.
It seems to be running fine now, except it burns some oil. The next morning after the oil change, I found the cap sitting on my battery. Amazing, but boy did I feel stupid! I think I just put the cap back on and drove the remaining miles, but an earlier change would be best. for piece of mind. |
06-22-2005, 07:20 AM | #3 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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RMIC
Location: Westminster, CO
Vehicle:2004 WRX Wagon Red |
Kind of a side story, but I left my leatherman sitting on my battery for two weeks. I was extremely surprised when I opened the hood saw it sitting there, because I had driven a back and forth from school a couple of times, 300mi round trip.
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06-22-2005, 11:32 AM | #4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 59199
Join Date: Apr 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Atlanta, GA
Vehicle:2008 STI DGM |
at least i'm not alone with that.
I switch to Castrol Syntec from Mobil 1. (5w-30 for both) I used to burn around 1qt during 3.5K mile interval. I drive mostly conservatively and just pushes hard once a while. hopefully, castrol syntec will be thick enough, so it won't burn as much. |
06-23-2005, 01:29 PM | #5 |
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Member#: 86939
Join Date: May 2005
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Washington DC
Vehicle:2006 GTI |
Check Everything
After you are done maintenance work give everything a good once-over. Better safe than sorry.
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