i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:09 PM
maro1980's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Default i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

so i just went from 20w50 to5w30 plus i added a quart of marvels mystery oil and wen i went to start it, it started for about two seconds and just died. what could it be?

edit: i have a 1996 6cyl 3.8liter 3800 series II engine
 
  #2  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:15 PM
usarmyrangrs's Avatar
2nd Gear member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 363
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

You replaced the filter, I assume. Does it turn over now?
 
  #3  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:21 PM
maro1980's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

yes i replaced the fram filter with a wix filter and it still doesn't whant to continue to idle
 
  #4  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:27 PM
usarmyrangrs's Avatar
2nd Gear member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 363
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

How was the pressure at the initial startup?
 
  #5  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:28 PM
maro1980's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

ORIGINAL: usarmyrangrs

How was the pressure at the initial startup?
good question let me go check
 
  #6  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:32 PM
maro1980's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

oil pressure is normal, another thing is when i start it i hear two sparks or clicks instead of one, if that makes any sense usually its click vroom now its click click vroom
 
  #7  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:35 PM
maro1980's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

and i did hear a whining sound that was abnormal just before i changed my oil while driving?
 
  #8  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:41 PM
maro1980's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 15
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

now something interesting is happening i start it it goes for 2 second i wait 5 seconds and try to start it again and all i get is click click click?
 
  #9  
Old 08-08-2007, 07:49 PM
cbr600rx7's Avatar
NOOO they be stealin' my bucket
ROTM Winner's Club
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fort Brag NC (no longer in iraq)
Posts: 2,200
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

Hmmm how is your voltage, It sounds like a generater or battery conection isue maybe a ground.
 
  #10  
Old 08-08-2007, 08:58 PM
usarmyrangrs's Avatar
2nd Gear member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 363
Default RE: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!

Make sure the fuses are okay, and that the battery is fully charged.
 


Quick Reply: i just changed my oil and now it wont start. please help!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:59 PM.