2000celicaspeed

I was about 1.75-2.0 quarts low. i filled it up it idles fine and runs great very smooth no noise or anything. The oil was at the bottom of the dipstick but still there, just under the low line stupid i know. I am going to be much more diligent about it now! anything i should worry about?

xviper

The only time that you should have been concerned (and I doubt you would have noticed) is if, when your oil was that low, you drove the car hard and the oil light came on. That would have indicated at that moment the oil pump was drawing air and no oil was being pumped to those vital areas that needed. The next question you need to ask yourself is, "How often did you drive it like that when the oil was that low?"

allenheathdj

spun bearings...

2000celicaspeed

i drove it to work this morning.....30 miles no issues ran like a top perfectly smooth. I put in 5.1 quarts at change so i should of still had over three in there so i hope i am ok? I drive the car hard pretty much all the time. Alls well so far and oil is at the same level as last night!

kane.s2k

Take off the vtec solenoid. 3 bolts. There's a metal mesh screen. If there's damage to the motor, you'll have metal shaving bits stuck on there.

I doubt you spun a bearing for one reason. You would post "My motor is making a weird noise. Help!"

2000celicaspeed

hehe ill check that then. ill also have my oil filter cut open and inspect for metal shavings.......i think i am fine cause of how smooth it runs...just a shock to see the oil like all the way at the bottom of that stick!

xviper

Don't be going nuts taking apart stuff (VTEC solenoid screens, etc.) if the car is running fine. If it's damaged, it's damaged. Finding bits of metal won't reverse any of it, so just drive it till you have symtoms.
I can tell you, if you remove that solenoid, there is a chance you won't get it back on just right and you'll just add an oil leak to your sleepness nights.
If you're coming to the Vancouver meet, I'll check it out for you.

2000celicaspeed

ok yes! i am coming up to that meet! ill drive in 3rd the hwole way at 9K just to make sure i dont leak on the way k? just kidding!

allenheathdj

hey kane. that is the first palce my rod bearings ended up in when I spun the #2 rod bearing.

tms02

I agree with NOT taking the VTEC solenoid off. There is a tensioner connected to it, and if you do not take if off correctly, and put it back on correctly, your engine will start to make a ticking sound that you will notice at low revs.

It does not hurt to check for shaving in the oil filter, but what are you going to do, if you find them? More than likely, continue to drive the car, right???