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Please help! Washington State
I have my late husbands 2003 6 liter Turbo diesel Excursion; what an excellent workhouse for a widow interested in building DIY things out of used pallet wood!
I am not very savvy AT ALL about vehicles and engines (you may even laugh at my question). I can't tell WHICH IS THE ENTRY PIPE FOR ADDING OIL? Thanksgiving it started smoking on my way home, and a friend who came to wait for the tow truck with me added 2 qts to what turned out to be the container for radiator overflow, I am told! My truck is home and I KNOW I must put oil in, but the only manual I can find is NOT for the turbo diesel and the illustrations n photos look nothing like my engine!
Can anyone help?
I am not very savvy AT ALL about vehicles and engines (you may even laugh at my question). I can't tell WHICH IS THE ENTRY PIPE FOR ADDING OIL? Thanksgiving it started smoking on my way home, and a friend who came to wait for the tow truck with me added 2 qts to what turned out to be the container for radiator overflow, I am told! My truck is home and I KNOW I must put oil in, but the only manual I can find is NOT for the turbo diesel and the illustrations n photos look nothing like my engine!
Can anyone help?
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Tacoma. I have the oil and can put it in myself, but am unsure if I have the right place!
I have a photo but nothing happens when I choose 'manage attachments' or touch the paper lip tool!
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I have a photo but nothing happens when I choose 'manage attachments' or touch the paper lip tool!
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AllieGee you should also have the radiator coolant flushed (before driving) since oil has been added.
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Sure, I SAID you'd laugh!
There is a similar black cap, but it has no such markings. And there are several other caps.
There is a similar black cap, but it has no such markings. And there are several other caps.
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OK, yay to whoever sent the youtube link! Thank you!
Also can I flush the coolant myself using a funnel and large bucket? No hose will reach. And will it matter if it gets on things around the reservoir? (Sp)
Also can I flush the coolant myself using a funnel and large bucket? No hose will reach. And will it matter if it gets on things around the reservoir? (Sp)
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Jiffy Lube would be better (if you don't mind paying) because if you do it yourself you would end up with a couple gallons of toxic (animals love the sweet smell / taste) used coolant to dispose of.
Plus you really should check the coolant mix afterward (Jiffy Lube should do it for you) to make sure it will protect your engine from freezing and cracking something really expensive.
Plus you really should check the coolant mix afterward (Jiffy Lube should do it for you) to make sure it will protect your engine from freezing and cracking something really expensive.
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Thanks for your help today, fellows! I managed to disconnect the hose from the reservoir to the radiator and then used a meat syringe to syphon almost 3 qts of mixed liquid/oil from the reservoir, tho it isn't empty yet. I'm not looking forward to sucking on a hose to syphon the rest... But it may be a moot point. I added 2 fresh quarts to the oil intake as demonstrated on YouTube, but oil still doesn't show on dipstick, and exhausts are still billowing white Smoke. I hope and pray that my truck isn't dead in the water!
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Keep adding oil until you see it on the dipstick. After it registers on the stick, ensure it reaches the full line. Start the motor and let it run for a few minutes, then shut it down and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. This'll allow all of the oil to return to the crankcase. Pull the dipstick and wipe it clean, then reinsert and check the dipstick again and see what it looks like.
Not to confuse you with too much information, but the fuel injectors also run off of the engine oil. Running it low on oil can cause a whole bunch of symptoms to rear their heads, almost all of which will disappear once proper oil level is reached again. The smoking is worrying, as is the fact that it is so low you can't even see it on the stick. Personally I wouldn't drive it until you are positive the oil level is back up to normal. Once it's full, after driving it for about a week let it sit and then check the dipstick again. If it's low again, you have another existing issue somewhere.
I spent 8 years stationed up on Whidbey Island and have friends all over the place. There's another member on here that I believe just transferred to the Tacoma area and also has a 6.0, so he may be able to offer a walk-through of some sort. @USCG_PA, I believe that was you correct David?
Not to confuse you with too much information, but the fuel injectors also run off of the engine oil. Running it low on oil can cause a whole bunch of symptoms to rear their heads, almost all of which will disappear once proper oil level is reached again. The smoking is worrying, as is the fact that it is so low you can't even see it on the stick. Personally I wouldn't drive it until you are positive the oil level is back up to normal. Once it's full, after driving it for about a week let it sit and then check the dipstick again. If it's low again, you have another existing issue somewhere.
I spent 8 years stationed up on Whidbey Island and have friends all over the place. There's another member on here that I believe just transferred to the Tacoma area and also has a 6.0, so he may be able to offer a walk-through of some sort. @USCG_PA, I believe that was you correct David?
