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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: lee_dewing on March 10, 2017, 09:48:40 am

Title: any mechanic's/mechanical minded
Post by: lee_dewing on March 10, 2017, 09:48:40 am

Just noticed today been driving around with oil cap off😂

Sure I'm not going mad.

Oil cap was off and resting next to where it should be on.

Last time my van was in garage was just before Christmas.
They fitted a new alternator.

No oil warning lights, oil warning light been staying on fractional longer than other warning lights.

Just put in a litre of oil all I had.
Checked dip stick still low I think.

Don't want to overfill with oil though.

What should I do.
I have a 51 plate ford escort van. Diesel.

I am leasing a new one summertime.

There is oil spilage inside van near glow plugs not on them.

Any advice please apart from get another van😁

Don't want engine ceaseing.
Help
Thanks lee.

Title: Re: any mechanic's/mechanical minded
Post by: Soupy on March 10, 2017, 09:57:46 am

Oil spillage always looks worse than it is, you are probably OK.

Park on flat ground, leave the engine off for 5 mins and check the oil again. Add a little at a time, waiting for it to settle before checking the level. Don't drive it unless the level is correct.

Title: Re: any mechanic's/mechanical minded
Post by: lee_dewing on March 10, 2017, 10:08:56 am

Thanks soupy  :-[

Title: Re: any mechanic's/mechanical minded
Post by: dazmond on March 10, 2017, 03:34:46 pm

i cant believe your still driving about in that old escort van lee! ;D ;D

you ve had your moneys worth out of it!maybe take it to the nearest "antiques roadshow" for valuation! ;D

when you get a new one you ll instantly feel more confident and start charging more for your services!its great! ;D

Title: Re: any mechanic's/mechanical minded
Post by: Dave Willis on March 10, 2017, 07:11:03 pm

I drove my Toyota to Grimsby and back with no oil cap, about 400 miles non stop. Still works  ;D

Title: Re: any mechanic's/mechanical minded
Post by: lee_dewing on March 11, 2017, 08:07:49 pm

Hi Daz ;D
Yes had since July 2004 (part of the family).

Have to update this year, probably £400 needs spending on it to pass mot in September.

Been trying to get measurements of vans + roof rack to see if it will fit in the garage.
Proving very difficult.

Sales people just want me in person for a bit of high pressure sales ::)roll

Dave  wow that's impressive.

I'm fooked if I know how oil cap wasn't on and how it managed to stay under bonnet.

Luckily not too messy, topped oil up, fingers crossed.