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In racing cars, oil can reach nearly 500 degrees F. However, in normal cars, the oil rarely gets hotter than 250 degrees F.
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Can you put oil in the car if your car is running hot?
yes
Can you add oil to car when engine is hot?
no
Your 1992 Mercedes 400e engien get hot?
how hot because all car engines get hot. oil is burned to power the car. to make it move.is it the type of oil? mayb it doesnt agree with the tank.
Why does my car smell like hot oil after running?
You may have a oil leak, and oil us leaking onto the hot motor making that smell
Can oil be put in a car while it is running?
You may get splashed with hot oil and get burned if you add oil with the car running, why don't you just turn the car off and add it??
How do you get rid of oil fumes I was putting oil in my car and some of it dripped onto the hot engine. Everytime I drive the car as soon as the engine heats up the car has oil fumes and smells.?
Try hosing it down - and scrubbing - with hot soapy water.
Do you check your oil when the car is hot?
Check the oil after the engine has not been run for at least 30 minutes.
Can an oil leak result in toxic fumes inside the car?
Yes, the oil may be leaking on a hot surface and burning. You could smell this inside the car.
Is it bad to drive your car if you have a bad valve cover gasket?
Oil leak Burnt oil smell as oil spills on hot engine
Why does the oil light come on when the car gets hot?
You need to have the oil pressure checked. It could be a worn engine or thin oil causing that.
Why does oil prolong he life of car parts?
All car engines have bearings in them, and if the bearings are not lubed constantly, the will get hot, and self destruct in minutes. Good oil ands oil changes are a must for good car life
What does it mean when the oil light comes on and car gets hot?
The light is on because the engine had Low oil pressure. Caused by low oil level, or defective oil pump. Check the oil level and if it is full seek professional help. Do not drive this car with low oil pressure or you will destroy the engine. If it has gotten hot then you have already done some damage.
