Dirty oil but looks clean???

ahruizguerra · 02-17-2011, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob1

well i always change the oil when i buy a new car so i know how many miles on the oil change for sure. but getting it tested is not a bad idea. but i still cant figure out why oil on dip stick is so clean i think im going to pull the pan and figure out whats going on before it potentialy costs me my motor.

i need to any way cuz i want to know what the previous owner had is the bottom end. Any way to pull pan without pulling motor and trans?

and also where can you get replacment oil squirters? and anyone know how much they cost? if i pull the pan i will probly replace them just to be safe i doubt anyone else has.

That's a good idea. When I replaced the head gasket, I decided to replace the piston rings and connecting rod bearing, so I had to removed the pan. I was impressed how much gulk i had inside my pan, between the metal plate. It took me HOURS to clean it.

cre · 02-17-2011, 04:54 AM

I don't recommend pulling the pan without pulling the engine... it's just as much work to pull the engine and you've got so very little room to work and inspect things that it just isn't worth it.

As for making sure the dipstick's inlet is clear get about 4' of 1/8" aircraft cable and SLOWLY feed it in.... Work it in and out, so 2" in and then pull back 1"... so you know it's not going to get hung up.

I don't think it's a clean on the dipstick as you perceive though.

Squirters are only available through Toyota parts dealers as far as I know. I'd try Champion Toyota out of Texas. www.toyotaworld.com

ahruizguerra · 02-17-2011, 06:09 AM

..I actually remove the oil pan twice, and it didn't took me that long, only 2 hours. I have to because the first time i use the crappy Fel-pro gasket and it stared to lick after 3,000 miles. Of you use a tower jack to hold the transmission, loose (not disconnect) the brake lines, and disconnect the structs from the lower control arm, you can easly drop the front suspension enough so you can work with plenty of space.

cre · 02-17-2011, 05:38 PM

These oil pans don't use gaskets; They're not designed for it. You're just begging for trouble if you put one in there.

Unless you've got a lift, working on the engine from under it is miserable... I've done it too.

02-17-2011, 04:54 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I don't recommend pulling the pan without pulling the engine... it's just as much work to pull the engine and you've got so very little room to work and inspect things that it just isn't worth it. As for making sure the dipstick's inlet is clear get about 4' of 1/8" aircraft cable and SLOWLY feed it in.... Work it in and out, so 2" in and then pull back 1"... so you know it's not going to get hung up. I don't think it's a clean on the dipstick as you perceive though. Squirters are only available through Toyota parts dealers as far as I know. I'd try Champion Toyota out of Texas. www.toyotaworld.com __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-17-2011, 06:09 AM	#3
ahruizguerra Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san jose ca Posts: 22	... ..I actually remove the oil pan twice, and it didn't took me that long, only 2 hours. I have to because the first time i use the crappy Fel-pro gasket and it stared to lick after 3,000 miles. Of you use a tower jack to hold the transmission, loose (not disconnect) the brake lines, and disconnect the structs from the lower control arm, you can easly drop the front suspension enough so you can work with plenty of space.

02-17-2011, 05:38 PM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	These oil pans don't use gaskets; They're not designed for it. You're just begging for trouble if you put one in there. Unless you've got a lift, working on the engine from under it is miserable... I've done it too. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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