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fisherssmoke · 10-07-2014, 04:51 PM

Changed the oil today and I happened to purchase the 5qt jug which has a foil coating under the cap. Long and short of it is that a pretty good size piece of the foil went into the engine. I would say 1/4" by 3/4" strip. Whats the worst that can happen? Should I change it again and hope it comes out…fat chance right! Where might it get caught up in. Damn!

Squillo · 10-07-2014, 04:52 PM

Time to buy a borescope. Don't drive it until you pull that junk out.

wally mayfield · 10-07-2014, 04:54 PM

how does that happen??

Scalded Dog · 10-07-2014, 04:56 PM

Can you pull the filler tube off without too much difficulty? Good chance that it hung up in there somewhere... and, it's a long shot, but if the foil happens to be of the right metallic material, you might be able to catch it with a magnet...

Squillo · 10-07-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Can you pull the filler tube off without too much difficulty? Good chance that it hung up in there somewhere... and, it's a long shot, but if the foil happens to be of the right metallic material, you might be able to catch it with a magnet...

Does the V6 have a filler tube?

halo8hkk · 10-07-2014, 04:58 PM

agreed dont drive it. you can drain the oil through a screen hopfully it comes out. but there is a chance it is under the baffle on the valve cover. you may have to pop the valve cover off and look for it.

halo8hkk · 10-07-2014, 04:59 PM

good idea on the filter tube. you mite be able to pull it off.

halo8hkk · 10-07-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Squillo

Does the V6 have a filler tube?

looking at his sig it looks like he has a ss

Squillo · 10-07-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by halo8hkk

looking at his sig it looks like he has a ss

I know, I saw that too. I was just curious about the V6 so I was asking ScaldedDog.

JDP Sales · 10-07-2014, 05:06 PM

I'd try one of these, or pull the valve cover.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Synner · 10-07-2014, 05:16 PM

Just take the valve cover off

TLSTWIN · 10-07-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

I'd try one of these, or pull the valve cover.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Just take the valve cover off

These

MBS · 10-07-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

how does that happen??

Well think about it . The guy made a mistake and didnt take the foil all the way off and as the oil was poured in a piece of foil came off is my best guess . No need to use this

. Shit happens

Trob85 · 10-07-2014, 06:45 PM

Pull the valve cover and don't change your oil anymore.

10-07-2014, 04:51 PM	#1
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	OMG HELP! Oil Change Botched! Changed the oil today and I happened to purchase the 5qt jug which has a foil coating under the cap. Long and short of it is that a pretty good size piece of the foil went into the engine. I would say 1/4" by 3/4" strip. Whats the worst that can happen? Should I change it again and hope it comes out…fat chance right! Where might it get caught up in. Damn! __________________

10-07-2014, 04:54 PM	#3
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	how does that happen?? __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

10-07-2014, 04:58 PM	#6
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	agreed dont drive it. you can drain the oil through a screen hopfully it comes out. but there is a chance it is under the baffle on the valve cover. you may have to pop the valve cover off and look for it. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

10-07-2014, 04:59 PM	#7
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	good idea on the filter tube. you mite be able to pull it off. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

10-07-2014, 06:45 PM	#14
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Pull the valve cover and don't change your oil anymore. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

10-07-2014, 04:52 PM	#2
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	Time to buy a borescope. Don't drive it until you pull that junk out.

10-07-2014, 04:56 PM	#4
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Can you pull the filler tube off without too much difficulty? Good chance that it hung up in there somewhere... and, it's a long shot, but if the foil happens to be of the right metallic material, you might be able to catch it with a magnet...

10-07-2014, 05:06 PM	#10
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I'd try one of these, or pull the valve cover. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

10-07-2014, 05:16 PM	#11
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Just take the valve cover off