Spilled oil on engine - Toyota Yaris Forums

eii · 01-26-2009, 07:26 PM

Dont ask how this happened, but I like spilled a bunch of oil around the err engine bay area. I tried to clean as much as I could, mostly what I could see. Umm, so like I went to drive somewhere real quick and I can smell some oil burning. Is this ok or is it really bad?

why? · 01-26-2009, 07:30 PM

as long as you are sure you put the plugs back, if you spilled oil on the engine, it will burn off. Might as well double check to make everything is where it should be, and if it is you'll prolly smell that unless you do a super thorough cleaning.

eii · 01-26-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

as long as you are sure you put the plugs back, if you spilled oil on the engine, it will burn off. Might as well double check to make everything is where it should be, and if it is you'll prolly smell that unless you do a super thorough cleaning.

I'll do an even more thorough cleaning tomorrow. I dont do a lot of driving, and when I do its short distances so I think it should be ok for the time being.

PetersRedYaris · 01-26-2009, 07:48 PM

Go to a car wash and wash it off, just be careful using a pressure washer under the hood. Avoid letting the spray hit any electrical connections, bearings, etc. If it's just oil running down the block that should be simple.

Doug007 · 01-26-2009, 09:29 PM

Simple Green is a safe way to get rid of oil.

gid · 01-26-2009, 11:09 PM

yup , + 1 on simple green or window cleaner . Use that for cleanup during oil changes , dissolves very well .

YarisSedan · 01-27-2009, 12:36 AM

can of brake cleaner will do wonders. Its the staple of any lube shop. Cleans oil spills in a jiff. I think my shop uses 3 boxes a week.

eii · 01-27-2009, 02:07 AM

Cool, thanks so much for the advice guys. Hopefully it isnt too cold tomorrow morning for me to get out and clean this stuff off.

talnlnky · 01-27-2009, 09:39 PM

first time changing your oil yourself ??? :-)

eii · 01-28-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

first time changing your oil yourself ??? :-)

Oh no, not at all I've done every oil change myself since I got my car. I did something a little more embarrassing than that...

BTW I cleaned it up very well and there is no longer that burning smell. Plus it looks good as new now. Thanks for all the help.

firemachine69 · 01-28-2009, 11:29 AM

It'll smell like carbon heating up, it'll act like a shit-magnet for dirt, but that's about it.

AlexNet0 · 01-28-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by eii

Oh no, not at all I've done every oil change myself since I got my car. I did something a little more embarrassing than that...

Do Tell.... lol

01-26-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	Spilled oil on engine Dont ask how this happened, but I like spilled a bunch of oil around the err engine bay area. I tried to clean as much as I could, mostly what I could see. Umm, so like I went to drive somewhere real quick and I can smell some oil burning. Is this ok or is it really bad? __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

01-26-2009, 07:30 PM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	as long as you are sure you put the plugs back, if you spilled oil on the engine, it will burn off. Might as well double check to make everything is where it should be, and if it is you'll prolly smell that unless you do a super thorough cleaning. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

01-26-2009, 09:29 PM	#5
Doug007 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 87	Simple Green is a safe way to get rid of oil. __________________ 2007 Silver Streak Mica Yaris S Sedan 5 Speed dojo TSUKAMI Shift Nob Brake Light Pulser Daytime Running Lights http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm

01-27-2009, 12:36 AM	#7
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	can of brake cleaner will do wonders. Its the staple of any lube shop. Cleans oil spills in a jiff. I think my shop uses 3 boxes a week. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

01-27-2009, 02:07 AM	#8
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	Cool, thanks so much for the advice guys. Hopefully it isnt too cold tomorrow morning for me to get out and clean this stuff off. __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

01-26-2009, 07:48 PM	#4
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Go to a car wash and wash it off, just be careful using a pressure washer under the hood. Avoid letting the spray hit any electrical connections, bearings, etc. If it's just oil running down the block that should be simple.

01-26-2009, 11:09 PM	#6
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	yup , + 1 on simple green or window cleaner . Use that for cleanup during oil changes , dissolves very well .

01-27-2009, 09:39 PM	#9
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	first time changing your oil yourself ??? :-) __________________

01-28-2009, 11:29 AM	#11
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	It'll smell like carbon heating up, it'll act like a shit-magnet for dirt, but that's about it.

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