> But for right now, I need to remain optimistic that this oil which was
>only ran for 20 minutes turned greenish because, 'if maybe got water in it
>because the dipstick got left out and it rained!' But I may need other tests
>or 'verifications' to sound convincing:
>TEST #1 - an increase in the amount of engine oil (drain it after how many
>days?, should I crank it after putting the oil in?)
>TEST #2 - maybe something to do with oil pressure? I remember that, during
>those 20 minutes, the oil pressure kept going down... I shut it off at 30
>psi... then I remembered I had put a couple of 10W-30 quarts in it... and
>assumed...
>TEST #3 - maybe somethin like skipping?
>TEST #4 - maybe somethin like water coming out of the tailpipe with the
>exhaust? (antifreeze was a 50/50 mix)
>TEST #5 - maybe somethin I might ought to buy?
>
>Ya'll have helped me overcome fears before. I hope you are full of ideas now;
>Thanks,
>Paul Dorsey
>60 TR3A
Paul,
I would suggest doing a coolant pressure test first before evaluating the above.
Greg Perry
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