car help

noeldebrun · April 02, 2009, 07:01:28 PM

in a moment of forgetfulness i managed to put water for the windscreen in where the engine oil should go, now using a syringe i've managed to drain most of the water out, but could any mechanics out there tell me if it will cost any lasting damage to the engine

The Watcher Pat · April 02, 2009, 07:16:52 PM

I would have the oil drained and fill it with new oil just to make sure you get all the water out.

As far as i know there's a valve at the underneath to drain your oil.

muppet · April 02, 2009, 07:22:29 PM

Quote from: The Watcher Pat on April 02, 2009, 07:16:52 PM
I would have the oil drained and fill it with new oil just to make sure you get all the water out.

As far as i know there's a valve at the underneath to drain your oil.

how to change your oil.

Hardy · April 02, 2009, 07:28:13 PM

I like it. "The oil is the most important part of changing the oil in a car".

mylestheslasher · April 02, 2009, 07:36:55 PM

Oil is very important especially in some of the high end cars like BMW. I'd change the oil just in case.

muppet · April 02, 2009, 07:45:38 PM

Quote from: mylestheslasher on April 02, 2009, 07:36:55 PM
Oil is very important especially in some of the high end cars like BMW. I'd change the oil just in case.

If it's a high end car and you are a man who just put water in the oil I'd pay a mech. Seriously like.

The Real Laoislad · April 02, 2009, 07:48:30 PM

Quote from: noeldebrun on April 02, 2009, 07:01:28 PM
in a moment of forgetfulness i managed to put water for the windscreen in where the engine oil should go, now using a syringe i've managed to drain most of the water out, but could any mechanics out there tell me if it will cost any lasting damage to the engine

Gave me a good laugh..
I think you have nothing to worry about to be honest,if as you say you got all the water out I don't think it will be a problem.

The Real Laoislad · April 02, 2009, 07:55:22 PM

Oh btw is it a Diesel car or a petrol?
If its Diesel you'll definatly be ok,I have seen lads take power washers to Diesel car engines to clean them and they drive away no bother afterwards

The Real Laoislad · April 02, 2009, 08:03:57 PM

Quote from: noeldebrun on April 02, 2009, 07:58:45 PM
it's a diesel 2.0 litre vectra, rang a friend of my oul boy who's a mechanic and he said it was alright, only noticed it this evening, had poured the water in yesterday

Aye thought so...
Your Dad's a mechanic and you put water in the oil tank

I'm sure he's proud of you!

gawa316 · April 30, 2009, 05:24:47 PM

I am driving a freelander at the minute and most of the time when I accelerate it kind of shudders or stutters.

Any of the mechanical minded out there know what the problem would be?

Tyrones own · April 30, 2009, 05:48:25 PM

Quote from: gawa316 on April 30, 2009, 05:24:47 PM
I am driving a freelander at the minute and most of the time when I accelerate it kind of shudders or stutters.

Any of the mechanical minded out there know what the problem would be?

Petrol or diesel?..."check engine" light on?

stpauls · April 30, 2009, 05:53:48 PM

Quote from: gawa316 on April 30, 2009, 05:24:47 PM
I am driving a freelander at the minute and most of the time when I accelerate it kind of shudders or stutters.

Any of the mechanical minded out there know what the problem would be?

if it is a petrol engine, you could have a problem with a battery pack which powers the spark plugs.
i had a similar problem last summer with little to no acceleration, and the engine management light coming on.

gawa316 · April 30, 2009, 05:59:54 PM

Quote from: stpauls on April 30, 2009, 05:53:48 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 30, 2009, 05:24:47 PM
I am driving a freelander at the minute and most of the time when I accelerate it kind of shudders or stutters.

Any of the mechanical minded out there know what the problem would be?

if it is a petrol engine, you could have a problem with a battery pack which powers the spark plugs.
i had a similar problem last summer with little to no acceleration, and the engine management light coming on.

It's a petrol. Yeah there is definitely something up with the battery. On a few occassions there isn't a click out of her when I turn the key. Then suddenly it works. Will a new battery sort it out or will need to clean/ change the spark plugs?

she is also overheating on some ocassions. Do I need to drain her and fill it up with fresh water and coolant?

muppet · April 30, 2009, 06:16:54 PM

Quote from: gawa316 on April 30, 2009, 05:59:54 PM
Quote from: stpauls on April 30, 2009, 05:53:48 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 30, 2009, 05:24:47 PM
I am driving a freelander at the minute and most of the time when I accelerate it kind of shudders or stutters.

Any of the mechanical minded out there know what the problem would be?

if it is a petrol engine, you could have a problem with a battery pack which powers the spark plugs.
i had a similar problem last summer with little to no acceleration, and the engine management light coming on.

It's a petrol. Yeah there is definitely something up with the battery. On a few occassions there isn't a click out of her when I turn the key. Then suddenly it works. Will a new battery sort it out or will need to clean/ change the spark plugs?

she is also overheating on some ocassions. Do I need to drain her and fill it up with fresh water and coolant?

You shouldn't have let her pick it.

tyrone girl · April 30, 2009, 10:06:31 PM

Mines been the same recently, seems to stutter and shudder any time i try to pick up speed and then its been overheating a lot too , the temp hand rising far too quickly and its been checked for water and plenty in it. There been couple of occasions i have came out of work to start it and it wont even kick , have had to get jump leads. Keep sayin im gona go get it seen to but im a disaster keep putting it off.
Ah well im changin it in summer so hopefully it gets me about til then