Thread: The cults is done it again

You do not say which engine you have, but spilled oil will not prevent the vehicle from being driven. If some gets on to the exhaust manifold(s) you are likely to get a smell of burning oil, but it is not a fire risk - just smells like it.

Which vehicle and what engine? But you are right to clean up as much as possible. Remove any plastic engine cover (if you have to remove the oil fill cap, then replace it once the cover is off). Using paper towels or rags, soak up as much as you can. Take your time. It may be handy to use a torch to see into the nooks and crannies. No need to bother with any detergents or engine cleaner as you're only trying to soak up wet oil. Leave the engine and looms and pipes as dry as you can.

Originally Posted by wbowner

Was topping up oil today and have made a bit of a mess

I travelling and got msg to add some oil, I have been keeping an eye on it and today was first time I got the message

Ok fine I had some oil with me

Yo ensure I did not add to much I used a measuring cup, I did not have a funnel and thought I would be ok
Unfortunately I have spilt a bit of Oil on the cover and around the hole.
I have wiped it up, which sort of spread it a bit

Should this be ok or do I need to something more drastic. Can I drive car. Keep in mind I am not at home but in a caravan park in Esk

Sorry if a dumb question

Richard

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

Which vehicle and what engine? But you are right to clean up as much as possible. Remove any plastic engine cover (if you have to remove the oil fill cap, then replace it once the cover is off). Using paper towels or rags, soak up as much as you can. Take your time. It may be handy to use a torch to see into the nooks and crannies. No need to bother with any detergents or engine cleaner as you're only trying to soak up wet oil. Leave the engine and looms and pipes as dry as you can.

Many thanks

It is tdv6 D4
The oil is on the cover only.

I have gone over it with rags and hot water with a bit of detergent so am on right track, thanks again.
Seems to have cleaned it up

I will check with torch tomorrow.

I will probably have to put a bit more oil in but was conscious of not putting in to much
I need to run the car a bit before taking another reading, will do after another clean.

I should have got a funnel or made one but smart a me thought my measuring cup would do the trick

Richard

You do know how to check the oil level in a D4 don't you? Do you have the handbook?

Plastic water bottle, empty contents, cut the bum off open cap, up end in oil hole simple funnel. Should be at least one in a bin in park.

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

You do know how to check the oil level in a D4 don't you? Do you have the handbook?

In case the OP doesn't:
With a warm engine, wait 5-10min for oil to settle.
Ignition on, wait for all the prestart checks to complete, ress the rh ok button on the steering whee and enter the service menu at the bottom. Press ok and you should see oil level check as an option. Select and press ok, oil level should be displayed.

A short cut if it doesn't is to press the cruise control cancel button, this shows instantaneous oil level.

If oil level is displayed, correct level is all white squares filled up the OK mark. Top up oil if needed

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

In case the OP doesn't:
With a warm engine, wait 5-10min for oil to settle.
Ignition on, wait for all the prestart checks to complete, ress the rh ok button on the steering whee and enter the service menu at the bottom. Press ok and you should see oil level check as an option. Select and press ok, oil level should be displayed.

A short cut if it doesn't is to press the cruise control cancel button, this shows instantaneous oil level.

If oil level is displayed, correct level is all white squares filled up the OK mark. Top up oil if needed

The bonnet must be open for the cruise control trick to work and I recall you have to press “cancel” twice.

A dipstick just seems so much easier......and it's accurate.

WTF were they thinking.