AAA Takes prolonged oil bath!

Anti_Candescent · #1 08-04-2004, 10:33 PM

So, I had been looking for my AAA P for about three weeks, and I mean I turned my entire house over....when it was time to change the oil in the car. Something I use the arc for almost every time, and if I had only known how close it was!!!

It all came into focus when I was done, my oil basin was getting completely full (3 changes) so I got a jug and started pouring, when I heard it...I guess I had set the AAA somewhere near the radiator, and it took the plunge no less than 3 weeks ago. So, you know what the first thing I did was, give it a wipe and twist it on. No surprise, lit right up. However, the oil seems to have gotten into the led's plastic and its got a yellow/brown hue now. But I can't complain, its still bright and the o-ring let nothing inside. Well, at least I found it. I should get a job doing N.D.T. for ARC, where can I get an app?

Gransee · #2 08-05-2004, 06:43 AM

Thanks for the post AC, I think your's is the first for an extended oil bath.

Peter

d'mo · #3 08-05-2004, 07:22 AM

Hey, does this mean the Arc needs an oil change every 30,000 hours?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

AC, was the oil hot? if so, that's one impressive torture test.

Anti_Candescent · #4 08-05-2004, 10:27 AM

D'mo: The oil was very hot. Somewhat diluted with about 10 quarts already in the basin (the heat I mean) and yes, 30,000 hours or 3000 twists.

snakebite · #5 08-05-2004, 04:01 PM

i did that a while back.
5 qts of hot mobil 1 and 5 of hot dexron atf
i drain the oil and atf hot as i come in from a 10 mile run on i-70.
didnt find it till later on that week.
the oil comes out approx 240f.