Evo X upgrades - Page 36

**mlomker** · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by 311evo

just to have the piece of mind that you knew what came out, and what went in.

During break-in it was being changed every 4-5 days. Going forward it'll only need to be changed monthly, at most. That'll be worth the trip to Dad's house. If I had a driveway then I'd do it but I live downtown and the meter reader would have fun with that one.

Matt D. · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by mlomker

During break-in it was being changed every 4-5 days. Going forward it'll only need to be changed monthly, at most. That'll be worth the trip to Dad's house. If I had a driveway then I'd do it but I live downtown and the meter reader would have fun with that one.

Dude, we've told you countless times now that if you need to change your oil, JUST ASK! Plenty of us have driveways and garages with all the tools you'd need.

**Halon** · 05-21-2010

Welcome to DSMStyle!!! Where when you screw up, people let you know rather than giving you some sugar-coated response.

Just learn from it, take the comments for what they are and just move onwards and upwards!

Just be glad no one has brought up flamadation valve issues to you yet

Good luck and hopefully their is no real damage.

A//// Guy · 05-21-2010

Even if you put 5.5 quarts in it, I doubt that the turbo return line would be covered up, if it is, thats a crappy pan design. Filling it to the max is common so I dont know if thats the issue here.

slowbubblecar · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

Even if you put 5.5 quarts in it, I doubt that the turbo return line would be covered up, if it is, thats a crappy pan design. Filling it to the max is common so I dont know if thats the issue here.

+1. I think it would need to be quite a bit over to cause any real damage. Haven't worked on or even seen the motor on a X though.

BTW, how did the car lose the oil?

**Murlo26** · 05-21-2010

Bummer...i was actually thinking of heading up to DB today to check the dyno tune out.

So is he putting the car back on today at all?

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 05-21-2010

The only time you would be able to get the factory capacity into an oil change is with a totally dry motor. Like a new build with a totally dry/clean oil pan, dry oil cooler, dry, oil cooler lines, etc. Most of the quick change oil places are also not going to let the oil drain for 15 mins either and try to get as much out, they will pull the plug, let it drain quick, throw the plug back in and then if they put in the factory oil system CAPACITY, then you might have too much. Too much oil can blow turbo seals, other engine seals, rod HP, etc. The turbo oil return lines are usually right at the oil level and it you unhook it with the car off, oil will drain out. With the car running the level will be a little lower and allow it to return ok. A little bit too much and the oil starts to back up into the return line.

**Halon** · 05-21-2010

So did the dipstick just blow out, and that is what covered things in oil? Blowing out a dipstick on these cars isn't the most uncommon thing ever.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 05-21-2010

Yea, it blew the dipstick and then a geyser of oil shot out. Kinda like a 4G63, but instead of a little spray, it was a fountain.

311evo · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by ecoli

Yea, it blew the dipstick and then a geyser of oil shot out. Kinda like a 4G63, but instead of a little spray, it was a fountain.

Was this the new performance lube BOV I've been hearing about? get's ya vtec numbers from what I hear..

**Halon** · 05-21-2010

Geebus. I'm trying to imagine if that would have happened and you had you're cool little "knock headphones" on and your head down in the engine bay, and BOOM OLD FAITHFUL IN THE FACE!!! Man that woulda been rough!

311evo · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by Halon

BOOM OLD FAITHFUL IN THE FACE!!! Man that woulda been rough!

Sounds like my friday night.

(LOL)

**Halon** · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by 311evo

Sounds like my friday night.

(LOL)

Hahaha! I don't think I even want to ask

**Kracka** · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by ecoli

Yea, it blew the dipstick and then a geyser of oil shot out. Kinda like a 4G63, but instead of a little spray, it was a fountain.

Better consult Kevin Costner.

A//// Guy · 05-21-2010

Hmmmm I would think she would say that, and not he? hahaha

311evo · 05-21-2010

Lol, no shots in the face for me. :P I'll leave that to the wemans.

slowbubblecar · 05-21-2010

Any word on if it will be ready for you on Monday?

**mlomker** · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by slowbubblecar

Any word on if it will be ready for you on Monday?

I should send Shane a masseuse. Nothing but crap and too much work.

**Kracka** · 05-21-2010

Will it be back on the dyno for more tuning today?

**mlomker** · 05-21-2010

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Will it be back on the dyno for more tuning today?

Shane said he'd try to give me a mild tune that'd be safe for Monday. He is heading up to BIR for NASA so he has a hard time constraint. That's a long-winded way of saying: dunno.

The worst that could happen is I drink a lot more beer on Sunday night (if I'm not driving on Monday). I have a room in Baxter and I'm going to use it.