Engine Ran W/O Oil
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Engine Ran W/O Oil
I'm looking for advice. I took my truck to get the oil changed at a reputable locally owned place here in town, oil is changed, I drive about 30 miles and the engine just dies. I get out and there is oil all over the ground. I look under the truck and there is no drain plug. I take a bunch of pictures and have the truck towed back to the shop. It was after hours on the weekend, Monday I'll go and take to them. Is my engine ruined? Any and all advice is appreciated.
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I'm looking for advice. I took my truck to get the oil changed at a reputable locally owned place here in town, oil is changed, I drive about 30 miles and the engine just dies. I get out and there is oil all over the ground. I look under the truck and there is no drain plug. I take a bunch of pictures and have the truck towed back to the shop. It was after hours on the weekend, Monday I'll go and take to them. Is my engine ruined? Any and all advice is appreciated.
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Yes, mechmagcn is right. The way these engines are designed, they will quit running before they do damage.
Have them fix their screw up, put some oil in, and I'll bet you will be fine.
Edit: also note, since the high pressure system was run dry it will take a while to start, and May run a little different until the air is worked out of the high pressure system.
Edit 2:Only way to do that is to dive it. You could also fill the high pressure reservior, and that will aid in starting.
Have them fix their screw up, put some oil in, and I'll bet you will be fine.
Edit: also note, since the high pressure system was run dry it will take a while to start, and May run a little different until the air is worked out of the high pressure system.
Edit 2:Only way to do that is to dive it. You could also fill the high pressure reservior, and that will aid in starting.
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No noise, no oil check light that I noticed. It started to sputter, at first I thought the fuel gauge had failed and I was out of fuel. I switched tanks and tried to crank a few times. Then got out and saw the oil
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So what are things I need to look for or confirm to make sure there is no damage to the engine?
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you're fine.
It will take a ton of cranking, so make sure you dont over heat the starter.
once its running, it will run funny for a bit while it works air out.
Run it for a drive.
stop it and let it sit for 10 minutes
it will hard to start again and eventually it will start like before.
This is just air in the hpo lines getting cleared out.
It will take a ton of cranking, so make sure you dont over heat the starter.
once its running, it will run funny for a bit while it works air out.
Run it for a drive.
stop it and let it sit for 10 minutes
it will hard to start again and eventually it will start like before.
This is just air in the hpo lines getting cleared out.
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Years ago my truck died on the freeway. Hugh puddle of oil under the truck, my copper line for the oil pressure gauge broke and spit out all the oil. I posted on here the same as you and got the same answers. That truck is still running today. Make them pay the towing, oil, plug and anything else you can think of.
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Like a new pair of shorts....
Similar thing happened to me. Refilled the oil, starter crank for 10 seconds and let it cool for 30. Eventually it started and it ran angrily for awhile. There is little 'momentum' being built here so the longer you can cool, the better for your starter. The only thing in a hurry is you.
Get you a fumoto drain valve. No tools required to drain the oil straight into a 5 gal can. Even in an apartment parking lot you can quietly remove the optional 'security' clip with a pair of pliers. Sure it drains slower (because of the smaller hole) but this gives you time to provide a tactical smokescreen to your disallowed vehicle maintenance activities like beer swillin' and cat callin'.
Please understand that while I also change my oil in my residential driveway, I always employ the above mentioned tactical smokescreen maneuvers. My wife, kids, dogs and neighbors have just learned to ignore me.
Similar thing happened to me. Refilled the oil, starter crank for 10 seconds and let it cool for 30. Eventually it started and it ran angrily for awhile. There is little 'momentum' being built here so the longer you can cool, the better for your starter. The only thing in a hurry is you.
Get you a fumoto drain valve. No tools required to drain the oil straight into a 5 gal can. Even in an apartment parking lot you can quietly remove the optional 'security' clip with a pair of pliers. Sure it drains slower (because of the smaller hole) but this gives you time to provide a tactical smokescreen to your disallowed vehicle maintenance activities like beer swillin' and cat callin'.
Please understand that while I also change my oil in my residential driveway, I always employ the above mentioned tactical smokescreen maneuvers. My wife, kids, dogs and neighbors have just learned to ignore me.
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