Someone put an oil-based wood stain in where you put oil. How do I fix this?
Jun 8, 2022 at 8:19 PM
Vandalized by someone adding oil-based wood stain in the engine oil
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU
MALIBU 22
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Good afternoon,
You have severe engine damage from that additive. It will destroy the bearings if it already has not.
You will need a new or used engine replacement.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Roy
You have severe engine damage from that additive. It will destroy the bearings if it already has not.
You will need a new or used engine replacement.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Roy
Jun 9, 2022 at 12:13 PM
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I haven't started it at all, it's actually being towed to a shop now. It's my understanding that it's an easy fix. Also, they put Gorilla Glue in the oil.
Jun 9, 2022 at 12:58 PM
I would try to change the oil to see what happens. Here is a generic guide to help with instructions for your car in the diagrams below:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter
Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter
Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jun 9, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Sorry. but the damage is done and it is not an easy fix.
Be careful what the shop tells you
Roy
Be careful what the shop tells you
Roy
Jun 13, 2022 at 4:05 AM