crumbscomanche Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Came across this article today- looks like some unlucky SOB filled their Mini's engine with windshield washer fluid :hmm: pretty impressive result nonetheless. The brown mess at the top resembles something akin to head gasket failure, meaning that the oil left over in the engine had risen to the top and had been heavily diluted by the washer fluid, leaving the horrendous green glob at the bottom of the engine where the concoction will have been mostly washer fluid. Here's the link to the article: https://drivetribe.com/p/this-is-what-happens-when-you-put-eIvUyFPcRHui_6CJaEXR5w?iid=OiLpAkLaTZCAmrxzJS5gdA&utm_campaign=main+&utm_medium=fb&utm_source=organic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Saw that earlier today. Kinda makes me hungry. Off to go buy some avocados I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 That's pretty bad. Okay, maybe that's an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 This is why I hate anyone else to work on my stuff. Stupid levels are at an all time high, and it's only getting worse. That car needs a junkyard engine, and the owner needs to never be allowed to pop another hood again, ever. Kind of reminds me of when a friend in high school was asked by his uncle to chang the oil in his L6 Chevy Nova, instead of 4 quarts of oil, he refilled with 4 gallons lol Thought he was supposed to fill up the valve cover. it smoked a bit lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbscomanche Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 This is why I hate anyone else to work on my stuff. Stupid levels are at an all time high, and it's only getting worse. I think this is an understatement lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Holy doodle, how in blue blazes do you mistake washer fluid for motor oil??? coolant I'll give you, but motor oil!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Holy doodle, how in blue blazes do you mistake washer fluid for motor oil??? coolant I'll give you, but motor oil!? They were low on washer fluid and filled the wrong thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Holy doodle, how in blue blazes do you mistake washer fluid for motor oil??? coolant I'll give you, but motor oil!? They were low on washer fluid and filled the wrong thing. 98% of all vehicles I have seen have the caps labeled, motor oil, power steering, blinker fluid etc but I guess minis aren't labeled. Oh well, not my truck/car. Do you think this engine is salvageable in any way? I imagine it will need a total rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbscomanche Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Holy doodle, how in blue blazes do you mistake washer fluid for motor oil??? coolant I'll give you, but motor oil!? They were low on washer fluid and filled the wrong thing. 98% of all vehicles I have seen have the caps labeled, motor oil, power steering, blinker fluid etc but I guess minis aren't labeled. Oh well, not my truck/car. Do you think this engine is salvageable in any way? I imagine it will need a total rebuild. I was wondering the same thing, too. I think it probably depends on how hot things got in there. If it got up to operating temp for more than a few minutes I'm sure it's warped beyond repair. That goo would be an insulator and wouldn't allow any heat to escape. What I'd be curious to know, though, is how long it took for them to notice, and when/how they finally did haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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