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Posted by G3Max (92 SE Auto & 92 SE 5 speed) on August 12, 2002 at 11:31:41:
Anyway I was driving to work this morning and when I got to the IH 30 and Loop 12 interchange in Dallas, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. I stopped my Maxima (I was driving the Auto) and noticed that there was engine oil all over the front valve cover. And the dipstick was out of its receptacle. Obviously, the engine oil had come out of the dipstick hole and got onto the hot engine and caused the smoke. I decided not to chance it and had my Maxima towed home. Let's say that if I had replaced my oil dipstick properly. What could have caused the oil dipstick to pop out and spew engine oil everywhere (well all over the front anyway)???? Well, I am going to get a new oil filter from the Nissan dealer and another 5 quarts of Royal Purple 10w30 from the NAPA store. Some Simple Green to clean the engine bay too. Any light you guys can shed on this is appreciated. Later
oil dipstick location? The oil dipstick looked like it was not properly put back in. I probably did this as I do not let anyone else touch my Maximas. I know, I know I am such a bonehead for doing this. I am usually very careful in replacing the dipstick after checking the oil level.