Saturday, April 29, 2023

1981 380sl Oil Change then massive oil slick

I just changed the oil on my wife's car and when I went to install the canister filter I thought the rubber seal was snug against the housing because the bolt became tight and I did not want to overnight it. I pulled the distributor wire and cranked the engine for about 10 secs to build up some oil pressure. Started up the car and as it literally sprang to life I saw a huge oil puddle growing under the engine so I shut it off right away and threw a huge chunk of cardboard under the car but... 1981 380sl Oil Change then massive oil slick
I just changed the oil on my wife's car and when I went to install the canister filter I thought the rubber seal was snug against the housing because the bolt became tight and I did not want to overnight it.

I pulled the distributor wire and cranked the engine for about 10 secs to build up some oil pressure.

Started up the car and as it literally sprang to life I saw a huge oil puddle growing under the engine so I shut it off right away and threw a huge chunk of cardboard under the car but...

1981 380sl Oil Change then massive oil slick

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