Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Cole

God dammit ichi. I didn't have a chance to reply in the thread about some guy jacking off on dudes car. I took too long to come up with something clever. Good thing I didn't prematurely blow all my puns like @Tcoat usually does.

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Not Barqs(bargs?). Stuff tastes like pure nutmeg... A&W and Mug is some tasty shit though

I went through a 6 pack of this when I was a kid in the space of 90 minutes. My dad was supposed to be watching me at the time, and instead he let me run amok in the dining area of the building we were in, with the "if you get thirsty, grab something out of the fridge." Still love the stuff when I can find it. Pretty sure I didn't take a nap that day.

[FX86]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I've actually never once tasted alcohol. Smells like paint thinner anyways

all the good stuff taste bad at first

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by FX86

all the good stuff taste bad at first

My first girlfriend said that

[Cole]

Been sitting in my truck waiting on the office to look at our data since 1030. Not a bad way to make a couple bucks of 1.5 time

Edit: it's 210 here now, in case you needed context.

[FX86]

Originally Posted by Teseo

My first girlfriend said that

did you tell her it's not only good for your skin but also works as a probiotic?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Cole

Been sitting in my truck waiting on the office to look at our data since 1030. Not a bad way to make a couple bucks of 1.5 time

Edit: it's 210 here now, in case you needed context.

I knew Cole was a time traveler! Not a very good one but 4 minutes is better that I can do!

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I've actually never once tasted alcohol. Smells like paint thinner anyways

Obviously you havent been exposed to anything besides rotgut vodka.

[HunterGreene]

And to update, I've noticed about 13-14 distinct oil spots in the area I park (I usually park in the same spot, so this has been going on for at least 2 weeks). So I decided to also check my oil level to make sure that I wasnt driving around with a low oil level...except the dipstick was coated with oil (this is after the first pull/wipe/insert). I waited until the engine was cool, and the oil level was still around the top "punch" in the dipstick. Is it possible that at my last oil change, they overfilled? I've heard of our cars not liking too much oil, could this be a symptom?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

And to update, I've noticed about 13-14 distinct oil spots in the area I park (I usually park in the same spot, so this has been going on for at least 2 weeks). So I decided to also check my oil level to make sure that I wasnt driving around with a low oil level...except the dipstick was coated with oil (this is after the first pull/wipe/insert). I waited until the engine was cool, and the oil level was still around the top "punch" in the dipstick. Is it possible that at my last oil change, they overfilled? I've heard of our cars not liking too much oil, could this be a symptom?

If at the top punch it is possible they over filled but not likely. What they could have done is slop some down the side of the engine and it is just now making it's way to the ground. I have had that happen before

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

And to update, I've noticed about 13-14 distinct oil spots in the area I park (I usually park in the same spot, so this has been going on for at least 2 weeks). So I decided to also check my oil level to make sure that I wasnt driving around with a low oil level...except the dipstick was coated with oil (this is after the first pull/wipe/insert). I waited until the engine was cool, and the oil level was still around the top "punch" in the dipstick. Is it possible that at my last oil change, they overfilled? I've heard of our cars not liking too much oil, could this be a symptom?

You have about 5 quarts of oil in the engine. 12 drops on the ground won't make your dipstick read any different. No need for concern

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by FX86

did you tell her it's not only good for your skin but also works as a probiotic?

Dont remember.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If at the top punch it is possible they over filled but not likely. What they could have done is slop some down the side of the engine and it is just now making it's way to the ground. I have had that happen before

My Miata had a cross member/plate that caught oil after a sloppy oil change and would drip for days afterward. The second oil change, I asked them to take off the plate (5 small bolts) before the oil change (made the filter easier to get to). The dealership left it off - I had to go back and have them put it on. The second oil change, they "forgot" to change the filter - I went back inside and told them to change the filter. So, they took the plate off again and changed the filter and stripped the bolts when they put the plate back on.

Yep, three strikes ...... they were OUT!

@HunterGreene ..... I wouldn't worry about it unless it forms a puddle. Back-in-the-day, if you didn't see an oil spot under the car ...... that meant it was OUT of oil ......


humfrz

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If at the top punch it is possible they over filled but not likely. What they could have done is slop some down the side of the engine and it is just now making it's way to the ground. I have had that happen before

But more than 3000 miles after the oil change? I currently have just above 53k miles.

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

You have about 5 quarts of oil in the engine. 12 drops on the ground won't make your dipstick read any different. No need for concern

I took a picture of where I normally park my car here at work, obviously not in the exact same place every day. So its not just a couple drops. In my garage, the spot that I noticed is oblong, but about 18-24" in diameter.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

But more than 3000 miles after the oil change? I currently have just above 53k miles.



I took a picture of where I normally park my car here at work, obviously not in the exact same place every day. So its not just a couple drops. In my garage, the spot that I noticed is oblong, but about 18-24" in diameter.

No not that long after. Looks like almost all the spots are the same size so it is a very consistent leak. Not huge though.