fleetwoodguy79 Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 So my friend Tabby's car, 94 Grand Prix with the 3100, has been acting funny. She called me over today to look at it, sounds strange. Pulled out the PCV valve cause there was oil all around it and oil shot out!! So I pulled the dipstick and it was about 3/4 of the way full of oil! I'm talking the whole dipstick here not the markings where its SUPPOSED to be! She wants to know if she can make it home tomorrow which is about 2 hours away. I'm gonna drain the excess oil out tomorrow morning before she leaves, but what all damage do you think we're looking at here? She said it hardly has any get up and go anymore, oil is probably in the valvetrain. Spark plugs look clean though, so the rings are still holding out? Any help would be aprreciated everyone! Don't want her to break down on the highway! Quote
Robby1870 Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 drain the excess, and tell her to drive it aroud for a little, and see what happens before she hits the road. Check the oil again, and see what it looks like. I dont know exacly what kind of damage it would cause. Ask her, after driving it around, if it felt better. Then, I guess let her drive it, but dont hit any high rpms, and listen carefully to the motor and listen for strange sounds. Robby Quote
91GranSport Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 Correct me if I'm wrong, but with that much extra oil wouldn't the pressure be too strong and the seals blow? Quote
Robby1870 Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 That would make sense. And if those did, she would be in a world of hurt. Robby Quote
eclipse5302 Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 Well, it's possible for the seals to blow, but you'd know it...she'd be a smokin (the car). But I'd say it's pretty unlikely that they'd blow because of excessive oil. Since the plugs are clean, chances are that's not the case. The main problem with overfilling is the crank will airate (sp?) the oil, causing it to be very thin and basically useless. Not to mention, the lower end has to fight through the oil and it will be sluggish. As long as it's not smoking (or if it is it stops after draining to a normal level) it's probably OK. But have her drive it around there for an hour or so to make sure it's alright to drive a long distance. Jason Quote
rookie 29 Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 if it is to full the oil will start to foam and them it won't pump anymore just drain the oil down and watch it for awhile to see what happens Quote
TGPilot Posted February 28, 2003 Report Posted February 28, 2003 I agree with Eclipse and rookie.... 8) Quote
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