winter solar
Hey all. My miata has an oil leak, and sounds like it's low on oil, BUT the dipstick shows that it's overfilled. It has mobil 1 full synthetic 0W40 in it right now, along with a mobil 1 oil filter. Should I just top it off and take it to the nearest mechanic shop? (10ish miles away)
Here's the oil level when cold before starting
Yes the lifter tick is horrible
And no, it didn't start ticking right after the oil change, it actually ran the best I've heard it run for a little while.
But now it's ticking like hell
sand kelp
@winter solar it's possible that the overfill is causing the ticking
winter solar
Okay. Should i drain some oil and see if it gets better?
I could also just do another oil change with the exact oil you're supposed to use (5w30 not technically 0w40)
modest hound
I could also just do another oil change with the exact oil you're supposed to us...
Why in the world did you use 0w40
sand kelp
Not really a big deal imo. A lot of 5w30 users have started using 0w30 ever since costco replaced their 5w30 oil with 0w30
And probably using 40 oil for the track?
sand kelp
Okay. Should i drain some oil and see if it gets better?
yes
definitely drain it, your dipstick is almost never wrong
sand kelp
I could also just do another oil change with the exact oil you're supposed to us...
Honestly I'm not too sure. Perhaps someone with more oil epxeirence can shine light here. Is there a reason you're using 0w40 instead of 5w30? Do you track the car?
urban rampart
What I would do is take your valve cover off and see if your getting oil to the top of the motor.
If your pan is full when your running it, then it’s a possibility that your oil pump is going or has gone
sand kelp
If your pan is full when your running it, then it’s a possibility that your oil ...
would that give an engine code for low pressure?
urban rampart
Honestly I am not sure.
Never really dealt with this issue. Just some steps I would check if it were me.
winter solar
Honestly I'm not too sure. Perhaps someone with more oil epxeirence can shine li...
I don't track the car. I used it because it was recommended on a couple of forums to fix lifter tick, and it did for a little while.
winter solar
What I would do is take your valve cover off and see if your getting oil to the ...
I replaced the valve cover gasket and there was plenty of oil on the top end.
winter solar
If your pan is full when your running it, then it’s a possibility that your oil ...
I'll check it when running and send a picture of the dipstick.
It looks the same
Photo doesn't wanna send
I probably screwed up the pump didn't i
Anyone mind giving me a link to a decent one?
urban rampart
Based on the sound of your engine
I think it’s time to start taking the motor apart. Unfortunately, You might have damaged the motor.
winter solar
The oil pressure gauge also reads almost zero-it is the dummy gauge mazda put in the 95 tho
winter solar
I think it’s time to start taking the motor apart. Unfortunately, You might have...
Wonderful
urban rampart
The oil pressure gauge also reads almost zero-it is the dummy gauge mazda put in...
Damn. Sorry fam
Well.
Time for LS swap😂
winter solar
Lmao
winter solar
Alright, how much is the repair gonna cost and how much could i get for the car if i sell it?
And should i just try an oil change to see what happens along with seafoam or smth?
winter solar
And should i just try an oil change to see what happens along with seafoam or sm...
I know it's a shot in the dark but i might as well try
sand kelp
You can sell it for a tiny bit more than scrap
Just use it as a fun project!
Or cummins swap it 😆
winter solar
You can sell it for a tiny bit more than scrap
Yay
A project it shall be
Thanks y'all, time to go rethink my life decisions
sand kelp
Thanks y'all, time to go rethink my life decisions
same bro
sand kelp
A project it shall be
Best case you just get yourself a new oil pump and the problem goes away
urban rampart
Yeah take the valve cover off and look. Will give you a good idea what your dealing with
winter solar
Best case you just get yourself a new oil pump and the problem goes away
How hard are they to install?
Anton and gonzo y'all have both been insanely helpful-just wanted to say thx to both of you
sand kelp
How hard are they to install?
No idea lol
urban rampart
How hard is it to do an oil pump?
winter solar
How hard is it to do an oil pump?
I'm not paying someone else to do it so yeah, I'd like to know
Also small update i did change the oil+oil filter and now it runs fine
Guess i screwed up the last oil change somehow
I would still like to know how hard it is to change the oil pump tho
urban rampart
Also small update i did change the oil+oil filter and now it runs fine
Yeah that is weird. Maybe there was a blockage and you cleared it? What weight do you run again?
And a pump isnt hard just takes time. Since this is RWD you may have to pull the radiator and all that jazz out. I
winter solar
I ran ow40 last oil change, never again. 5w30 is in it right now.
Pennzoil full synthetic platinum
urban rampart
I can guarantee there is a step by step in this manual. Its also good to have. My Honda manual told me step by step how to do it.
You will just need to make sure you have the essentials. RTV, new front main seal, oil pan gasket, oil, etc etc
winter solar
So probably about 250 for all of it?
For parts not the haynes manual
urban rampart
Yeah probably so.
If your going to pull your radiator, maybe do a coolant flush.
Just depends on how indepth you want to go with it.
sand kelp
What's the oil pressure gauge showing? @winter solar
winter solar
Now it's stalling
Fml
winter solar
I love how this started as lifter tick and now it's morphed into an actual job
That's how cars are though-gotta love em
urban rampart
Stalled how? Just idling?
winter solar
Stalled how? Just idling?
It bogs down to 250rpm after letting off the throttle when coming to a stop, then stalls.
Yes it's an automatic
winter solar
Does it stall in neutral?
Yes, and i have no idea
fuck you mazda for putting in a dummy oil gauge
It just shows if you have at least a bit of pressure
urban rampart
Damn. Sounds like your engine then.
Maybe get a mechanic oil pressure gauge and dummy hook it up to see where your at
winter solar
Alright thanks man
winter solar
One last question for both of y'all @sand kelp @urban rampart
Could the weird oil pressure be caused by a faulty oil pressure sensor?
sand kelp
One last question for both of y'all <@208030576798597137> <@240178394338295808> ...
It's possible the sensor is bad. Doesn't hurt to replace first before buying more expensive components.
Btw did you take the valve cover off?
To check if there's oil going up in that area.
winter solar
Btw did you take the valve cover off?
I just took a peek in the oil cap (which screws directly into the valve cover and lets you take a nice look at the oil level yourself) and it certainly looks like it's getting oil up there
I'll probably replace the sensor then