Southern Super Heavy Shootout - SSHS15 - 14-Nov-2015
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driller
El Presidente
I was on my way to VA for the night to knock off some of the drive down to GA.
I just got home with the help of AAA after waiting for them for almost 2 hours. I had talked the wife into driving down and rescuing me so I wouldn't have to ride in the tow truck. I initially feared the tow truck would beat her but she was there long before the tow truck. They claimed it took so long because I requested a flat bed.
I don't know if I have a spare oil pressure switch if that's what I need. I'm not sure what else it could be. It was raining oil from the k-member. Yes, I changed the oil just the other night but I am sure the filter was tight (with no extra gasket, LOL). About the only other thing would be the oil filter adapter gasket but there was only oil, no coolant. The odd thing was it trailed oil right from where I turned into the gas station. I noticed the trail when I walked behind the car to fuel up. After filling the gas tank, I retrieved a flashlight and looked for what was leaking. There was a puddle under the car and I backed the car up to see what it was and was shocked it was motor oil. I then pulled away from the pumps to a parking spot figuring I could either fix it or call for a tow. As I was backing into the parking spot, the message center warning for "Low Oil Level" came on.
Regardless, I'm done for tonight and will see what I can do in the morning to get back on the road. It'll be a long day tomorrow by the time I get the car in the garage on the lift, fix it (hopefully) and then drive to Commerce, GA.
But I holding out hope it's a quick fix.
I just got home with the help of AAA after waiting for them for almost 2 hours. I had talked the wife into driving down and rescuing me so I wouldn't have to ride in the tow truck. I initially feared the tow truck would beat her but she was there long before the tow truck. They claimed it took so long because I requested a flat bed.
I don't know if I have a spare oil pressure switch if that's what I need. I'm not sure what else it could be. It was raining oil from the k-member. Yes, I changed the oil just the other night but I am sure the filter was tight (with no extra gasket, LOL). About the only other thing would be the oil filter adapter gasket but there was only oil, no coolant. The odd thing was it trailed oil right from where I turned into the gas station. I noticed the trail when I walked behind the car to fuel up. After filling the gas tank, I retrieved a flashlight and looked for what was leaking. There was a puddle under the car and I backed the car up to see what it was and was shocked it was motor oil. I then pulled away from the pumps to a parking spot figuring I could either fix it or call for a tow. As I was backing into the parking spot, the message center warning for "Low Oil Level" came on.
Regardless, I'm done for tonight and will see what I can do in the morning to get back on the road. It'll be a long day tomorrow by the time I get the car in the garage on the lift, fix it (hopefully) and then drive to Commerce, GA.
But I holding out hope it's a quick fix.
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mlschultz
Boost King
Holy crap JP. Lucky you pulled into the gas station when you did. Hope it turns out to be the sensor, but the last time I saw a gusher like that was on on Bill A's 97 Mark that ended up being the oil filter adapter gasket. Same kind of story too - no problems until letting go in my driveway after a 40 mile drive. No coolant present on the dip stick or ground, just a puddle of oil. Good Luck!
KStromberg
Vortech kicked in yo
You're totally welcome Mike! The flag is a nice garnish.
Nice to see the cars were not problematic especially after John's fiasco. Your car is a traveling ox Mike.
Nice to see the cars were not problematic especially after John's fiasco. Your car is a traveling ox Mike.
driller
El Presidente
Back up to posts 23-27.