A mechanic of 32 years put 5Ltrs of diesel oil in my engine.5 mins later the

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LindaB

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car blew up,thick black smoke!? The car is now un-drivable. Its a Vauxhall Vectra N reg 1.7 Turbo Deisel. The mechanic is denying that the oil was to blame. Does this sound feesable? as i thought ANY mechanic would know too much oil will split the engine seals and blow up????
Any answers?
thanks
 
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GERARDH

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what usually happens if a diesel engine is over filled with oil is it will lift the oil into the induction system through the crank breathers, causing the engine to run on at full throttle, the engine would not turn off with the ignition,the only way to stop the engine would be to stall it, sounds like the turbo.
 
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kelly_f_1999

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not likely what happen it will run on any kind of oil... and if it had two quarts too much it it woulnt blow black smoke which is fuel not oil blew up would be white smoke most likely your turbo bad
 
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kelly_f_1999

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not likely what happen it will run on any kind of oil... and if it had two quarts too much it it woulnt blow black smoke which is fuel not oil blew up would be white smoke most likely your turbo bad
 
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lar

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sounds like you need to see a lawyer or if the mechanic has a boss, you need to see if they will speak to you. A lot of times independent mechancis are great, but they make mistakes too.
 
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lar

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sounds like you need to see a lawyer or if the mechanic has a boss, you need to see if they will speak to you. A lot of times independent mechancis are great, but they make mistakes too.
 
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