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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Question How much water?

Okay, i wanted to get your guys opinions on this.

How much water do you think can get in the oil before you should worry? I mean, is it alright to get a couple drips? A teaspoon? Tablespoon?

No im not pouring water in my oil, I was just curious. And so is my cat..........well he was, until he died
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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well the reason i was curious is because i was degreasing my engine today and spraying water all under the hood and i dont know if my dipstick is water tight.
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Re: How much water?

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Okay, i wanted to get your guys opinions on this.

How much water do you think can get in the oil before you should worry? I mean, is it alright to get a couple drips? A teaspoon? Tablespoon?

No im not pouring water in my oil, I was just curious. And so is my cat..........well he was, until he died
What happened to your cat? And is cat short for Catalytic Converter or is cat as in furball with claws and fangs?

And it depends on what type of water...

Rain, tablespoon or two... Then it's time to get a new cap...

Condensation... Another tablespoon or two, time for a new PCV valve.

Either of those are cheap.

Coolant, Depends on if you wanna keep the car... How long... And available funds...

Couple table spoons then it's time to replace seals... Otherwise, drive it till the mains seize up and scrap it.
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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well the reason i was curious is because i was degreasing my engine today and spraying water all under the hood and i dont know if my dipstick is water tight.
You're good... It'll boil off and get sucked out by the PCV system, provided it's intact.
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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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ha. my cat died because he was curious. Get it?
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