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    Mar 15, 2007, 02:16 PM
    Water in Oil Pan
    I recently bought a salvage vehicle. The oil cap was left off and water got into oil pan. To my knowledge the vehicle started once and only ran a few minutes. How do I insure there is no water in engine. I have already changed the oil and will change again after running a 100 miles. Any other suggestions?
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    Mar 16, 2007, 08:18 AM
    I would also change the oil filter. Driving 100 miles is less wise than running the engine for 2 minutes and then draining. If there is water remaining in the oil sump, 100 miles is enough to allow damage, 2 minutes is more than enough.
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    Mar 16, 2007, 06:07 PM
    Get an engine cleaner for the inside off your engine it will clean it up a bit in the lignes running inside might save you trouble in the long run.
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    Jun 15, 2007, 07:55 PM
    It's not the water that can really hurt a motor... it's the antifreeze... have you ever tried washing oilly hands in just plain water... I wouldn't sweat it too much...
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