I am such a fool!!

walkie · 11-02-2005, 14:18

Just checked my oil, havent done for about 2K miles and it is well below the minimum marker and is thick black...

Dont know how long is been run like this but I am mightly p1ssed off with myself for not checking sooner...

Have a potentially hurt my engine, long term short term etc?

Cheers for the replies

***Neo_VR*** · 11-02-2005, 14:25

how many miles have you done?
when was the last service?

walkie · 11-02-2005, 14:31

6k miles oil never chaged. But I checked it at 4500miles and it was fine...

mcbunny · 11-02-2005, 14:32

i havent checked mine in god knows how long

maybe i should do it tonight

***DGW*** · 11-02-2005, 14:32

Did the oil pressure warning light warn you that the oil level was low? I think you have just had a lucky escape. Learn from it.

walkie · 11-02-2005, 14:36

The little oil lantin comes on when you first turn the key for about 2 seconds, but everything else lights up, it doesnt stay on.

flatfourburble · 11-02-2005, 14:40

the old fabia does use abit of oil when it's bedding in. Also those that had had there furby re-mapped do check your oil after the first few 1k's of miles

**robmawer** · 11-02-2005, 14:41

The oil will be thick black on a diesel - nothing really to worry about in this.

Was the car parked even on a slight incline? This can make a big difference to the reading on the dipstick. Doubt you will have done any permanent damage anyway...

Rob.

walkie · 11-02-2005, 14:42

Do you think I have caused any damage?

walkie · 11-02-2005, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmawer

The oil will be thick black on a diesel - nothing really to worry about in this.

Was the car parked even on a slight incline? This can make a big difference to the reading on the dipstick. Doubt you will have done any permanent damage anyway...

Rob.

TBH it is on a slight incline, I'll try when I get home on a more flat surface

eatsoot04 · 11-02-2005, 14:56

im stupid i know but when i pull the dipstick out it has 2 notches on the bottom. Does the oil need to be above the top or bottom notch????

**robmawer** · 11-02-2005, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatsoot04

im stupid i know but when i pull the dipstick out it has 2 notches on the bottom. Does the oil need to be above the top or bottom notch????

Assuming yours is the same as mine, it needs to be between the two notches (bottom one is "min", top one is "max")...

Rob.

walkie · 11-02-2005, 15:05

Whilst were on the subject, how do you top up your oil accuratly, is it a guess and check method?

**robmawer** · 11-02-2005, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

Whilst were on the subject, how do you top up your oil accuratly, is it a guess and check method?

Yeah, get it on the flat, pour a bit in, wait a minute of so and check the dipstick...repeat as necessary - remember you don't need to have it on the max though, probably best to have it a bit under that...

Rob.

walkie · 11-02-2005, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by robmawer

Yeah, get it on the flat, pour a bit in, wait a minute of so and check the dipstick...repeat as necessary - remember you don't need to have it on the max though, probably best to have it a bit under that...

Rob.

Ok, cheers for advice

pbirkett · 11-02-2005, 15:17

Remember this sticky?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t1204...-your-oil.html

walkie · 11-02-2005, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbirkett

Remember this sticky?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t1204...-your-oil.html

I know, I know, and ive read it so many bloody times, which is why I have given myself a huge slap on the wrist

aixlad · 11-02-2005, 15:27

Where's the oil pressure switch on a Fabia vRS? I think most cars have it on the top end because when the oil level gets low it can't maintain pressure to the cylinder head.

Always worth taking a few minutes once a week to check the oil level, as this is the life blood of the engine, lubricating as well as cooling. Unless the oil level warning light has been flashing, I very much doubt whether you've sustained any damage. From now on, pop the bonnet once a week, check the oil level (maintain it at the maximum level), check the coolant, brake fluid level, and top up the washer bottle. After that, check the tyre pressures and condition, and the lights, then you'll be

dstorey · 11-02-2005, 16:03

How do you get to your brake fluid AIX Lad? I know its a service top up so I shouldn't have to do it myself but it seems hidden under so many pipes/ bits that I don't think I could take the top off let alone fill it or check the level! ;-)

DAZ · 11-02-2005, 17:04

Hmmm better check mine...

walkie · 11-02-2005, 17:06

Well some good news, when I got in my car at work to go home, I realised it was actually at a rediculas angle...

So when I got home I had it on a level surface and once the engine had cooled down, it was actually on the last notch, so it still needs a little top up but not as bad as first thought (which was that is was about 5mm lower than the indicator)

pbirkett · 11-02-2005, 17:08

I did that once... it was on the drive which slopes down, marker was below the minimum level. Moved the car onto a flat surface, waited an hour, checked it again, and it was half way

11-02-2005, 14:18	#1
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am such a fool!! Just checked my oil, havent done for about 2K miles and it is well below the minimum marker and is thick black... Dont know how long is been run like this but I am mightly p1ssed off with myself for not checking sooner... Have a potentially hurt my engine, long term short term etc? Cheers for the replies __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

11-02-2005, 14:25	#2
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11-02-2005, 14:31	#3
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	6k miles oil never chaged. But I checked it at 4500miles and it was fine... __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

11-02-2005, 14:32	#4
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11-02-2005, 14:32	#5
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,299 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 207 Times in 156 Posts	Did the oil pressure warning light warn you that the oil level was low? I think you have just had a lucky escape. Learn from it. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

11-02-2005, 14:36	#6
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The little oil lantin comes on when you first turn the key for about 2 seconds, but everything else lights up, it doesnt stay on. __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

11-02-2005, 14:40	#7
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the old fabia does use abit of oil when it's bedding in. Also those that had had there furby re-mapped do check your oil after the first few 1k's of miles __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

11-02-2005, 14:41	#8
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	The oil will be thick black on a diesel - nothing really to worry about in this. Was the car parked even on a slight incline? This can make a big difference to the reading on the dipstick. Doubt you will have done any permanent damage anyway... Rob. __________________

11-02-2005, 14:42	#9
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Do you think I have caused any damage? __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

11-02-2005, 14:56	#11
eatsoot04 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nr Manchester Posts: 835 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im stupid i know but when i pull the dipstick out it has 2 notches on the bottom. Does the oil need to be above the top or bottom notch???? __________________ Alex Revo Chilly Alpine ICE Cupra Intake Green Cotton Filter RS6 wheels 184 BHP

11-02-2005, 15:05	#13
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Whilst were on the subject, how do you top up your oil accuratly, is it a guess and check method? __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

11-02-2005, 15:17	#16
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remember this sticky? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t1204...-your-oil.html

11-02-2005, 15:27	#18
aixlad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: /usr/bin/whereis `whoami` Posts: 554 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where's the oil pressure switch on a Fabia vRS? I think most cars have it on the top end because when the oil level gets low it can't maintain pressure to the cylinder head. Always worth taking a few minutes once a week to check the oil level, as this is the life blood of the engine, lubricating as well as cooling. Unless the oil level warning light has been flashing, I very much doubt whether you've sustained any damage. From now on, pop the bonnet once a week, check the oil level (maintain it at the maximum level), check the coolant, brake fluid level, and top up the washer bottle. After that, check the tyre pressures and condition, and the lights, then you'll be __________________ I'm the only Skoda driver in the village! 4 Wheeler: Black Magic Fabia vRS, MSD Grill, SEAT Strut Brace, ESP, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, 3rd Rear Headrest. 2 Wheeler: Triumph Thunderbird Sport

11-02-2005, 16:03	#19
dstorey Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 24 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brake fluid access How do you get to your brake fluid AIX Lad? I know its a service top up so I shouldn't have to do it myself but it seems hidden under so many pipes/ bits that I don't think I could take the top off let alone fill it or check the level! ;-)

11-02-2005, 17:04	#20
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