Another car question
By olisaur
@olisaur (1922)
United States
August 21, 2010 12:35pm CST
OK, as I've said before I really know nothing about cars.
The concern I have right now is about my engine oil- my dad borrowed my car for a bout 20 minutes earlier today, about 5 minutes after he left, I went out to adjest the seat back and make sure the windows were closed. I figured while I was there I'd check the coolant and oil levels because I haven't done so for a while.
The coolant looked fine, but when I pulled out the oil dipstick, I noticed there was steam coming out of it's hole. I checked it quickly- the level was fine- and put it back. But when I did so I accidentally let the stick touch the plastic thing around the dipstick leaving a drop or two of oil. I quickly dabbed what I could of it.
I am paranoid that it's a fire hazard now and I'm worried about the steam I saw.
Is that steam normal if you check oil right after a car's been driven? And will the droplets be dangerous?
5 responses
@mrfdg1972 (3237)
• Philippines
21 Aug 10
It is just fine for small steam to come out, the engine oil is hot. no fire hazard, dont worry about that, better check the water level on the radiator, brake fluid level you may also want to fill up the wind shield washer container.
