 Spare me I'm mechanically illiterate, but..., How? |
 Aug 29, 2004 - 10:46 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 5, '03 From Grapevine, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
My brother drives his 03 Civic Si pretty hard and called me up tonight to say that he checked his oil level and said that it was just barely below the L-line, asking if I could help him. Being the dumbass that I am, I have no idea.
Do you just unscrew the cap on the top of the engine and begin to fill it up? I'd imagine you dump a pint into it, run the car for a few minutes, check the oil level, and proceed as necessary? What type of safety precautions should I take? Should I add oil while the car is running or off? Thanks, Brian |
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Aug 30, 2004 - 10:36 AM
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wow now, dont have him kill his engine.. thats way to much.. .. even on our cars, if you cant even see any oil on the stick its only low 1 quart ... do what lagos said, just fill some then check.... |
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Hym3n Spare me I'm mechanically illiterate, but... Aug 29, 2004 - 10:46 PM
Mynzeyes make sure the car is off...otherwise it'll spr... Aug 29, 2004 - 10:49 PM Supersprynt If its below the low line ur a good 3 qts low. Aug 29, 2004 - 11:38 PM forkee ill write up a how-to, so i can upload more pics =... Aug 30, 2004 - 3:34 AM macavely quick question has he ever bothered to read the ow... Aug 30, 2004 - 7:20 AM lagos put in a little at a time and keep checking the st... Aug 30, 2004 - 7:34 AM ShadowFX what if you did, how would you get it out? or what... Aug 30, 2004 - 7:41 AM macavely QUOTE (ShadowFX @ Aug 30, 2004 - 7:41 AM) what if ... Aug 30, 2004 - 7:50 AM Hym3n Thanks everyone! I'm sure it's in the ... Aug 30, 2004 - 8:10 AM
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