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I'm not a mechanic / technician but what I would do is :
First - DON'T START THE ENGINE , if you do the engine coolant / antifreeze mix will also be in your oil filter
Second - drain the engine oil and while the drain plug is still removed and the oil has stopped dripping ( or almost ) pour a little bit of new engine oil into the engine and let it drain out ( I would do this two or three times )
Third - reinstall the engine oil pan drain plug and then add engine oil ( don't forget that the engine oil filter is still full so the engine will not require the same amount of oil that is used for an oil change )
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If you accidentally put engine oil in the coolant tank how much trouble are you in?
Have the coolant changed immediately and you will be ok.
What happens when you accidentally put coolant where motor oil goes?
You drain the oil immediately. If you run the engine with coolant mixed with the oil you will do serious harm to the engine. If you continue to drive it in this condition you will destroy the engine.
Is it dangerous to accidentally put transmission oil into your engine oil?
If you accidentally did that then drain the engine oil out immediately and pour in the correct weight oil.
What happens if you accidentally put brake fluid in the coolant reservoir?
Then you need to "accidentally" remove it ... pronto, which may mean flushing out the entire coolant system if the engine has been run.
Is it safe to drive your car if you accidentally put coolant in your oil?
Absoulutly not. If you have not started the engine, drain all the oil out and let it sit for at least an hour with the drain plug removed. Refill with oil and you will be ok. If you started the engine then also change the filter. A: I would also take it to a service shop asap. This all depends on how much coolant you added to the oil and the size and type of engine.
What happens if you accidentally put coolant in where your oil goes?
I'm not a mechanic / technician but what I would do is : *** first , don't start the engine *** if you do that the coolant will be in your oil filter etcetera - remove the oil pan drain plug and let the oil drain out until it stops dripping ( or almost ) - while the drain plug is out of the oil pan add a little bit of new engine oil to the engine and let it drain out ( I would do that two or three times ) - reinstall the oil pan drain plug and then put in new engine oil ( don't forget the engine oil filter is still full so you won't need as much oil as a regular oil change )
Is it safe to drive your car if you accidentally put just a little oil in your coolant?
Yes. By little I'm talking two tablespoons. If more, then purge and refill with coolant and water.
What do you put in the coolant container in the engine of a van?
Engine coolant.
What happens if you accidentally put oil in the coolant reservoir?
You are screwed! Get that radiator flushed by a profesional ASAP! ANOTHER SUGGESTION DO NOT RUN THE MOTOR HAVE IT TOWED TO A PROFESSIONAL. IF YOU DID RUN THE ENGINE GOODLUCK BUDDY HOPEFULLY IT DIDN'T AFFECT THE ENGINE IF SO YOUR GONNA HAVE A HELL OF A TIME REPLACING ALL THOSE HOSES AND YOUR RADIATOR AND HAVING YOUR COOLANT LINE REPLACED.
What if you accidentally put 1 quart too much oil in your 2005 Chevy Silverado?
Over filling engine oil can cause catayltic converter.
What do you do if you accidentally put 50cl of brake fluid in your engine?
Change your oil, then run the car BRIEFLY (about 30 seconds), then change oil and oil filter again. Good luck.
Where do you put engine coolant for Dodge Caravan?
in the coolant resivor
