Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?

Dear All,



When we take our car to the garage for a routine service, engine oil change, etc., how do we know whether they did it. For instance, how do we know that the oil was actually changed?



ThanksCar Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?Pull out the dipstick and look at it's colour. If it is really dark and dirty, they didn't change it. It should be a honey colour. As long as you haven't waited too long to check it.

Also check to see if there is a new oil filter on there if they charge you for one. If they replaced your oil filter, chances are they replaced your oil since it is easier to put new oil in than the same old oil back.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?I change my own oil. But you can check it on the dipstick. If it's golden, then it's fresh. If it's black, then it's old.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?Put the oil dipstick in there and see if there is dark sludgy residue on the tip of the dipstick. It's super easy to do. Look at your owner's manual if you don't know how.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?I'd take the oil level. So, wait til it's cool then pull out the dipstick. New oil should be pale and clean looking. Old oil is black.



I've never actually checked, I always trust they have done it. They usually charge us for a whole bottle of oil and leave the left over bit in the boot if they have used less than a bottle.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil. If it is bright and clear yellow/golden color, the oil was changed. Still dark and dirty, not changed.

Look at the oil filter. A new one will still be clean and shiny. The old one will be dirty and covered in road dust.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?all down to trust, there are not many places that woulnt change oil but say they had done.

if you have a petrol engine, then check oil, it should be golden colour on dipstick, if it is diesel, then it will probably look black even if it has been changed,

if you are really inquisitive, check the sump plug, to see if there is a sign that it has recently been removed, ie, wrench mark, and if it has been cleaned around where it is situated.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?The oil will be very clear almost transparentCar Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?Pull out the oil dip stick. The oil clinging to it should be clean with perhaps a slight amber color. If the oil is black, it wasn't changed. The dip stick itself may be dark or black; that doesn't matter. Without looking at the oil's color, you can't tell.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?Just because you fake having orgasms does not mean everybody else is at it.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?check by looking at the dip stick.oil should be cleanCar Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?If your mechanically minded you might notice a slightly lower tickover. You can always ask to see the old filter, probably if they removed this then you know the oils been changed.Car Oil Change, how do we know that they actually changed it?I would pull the dipstick out when the engine is cold. When it's warm any old oil will be mixed with the clean oil. Is it clean and full? If you don't trust the shop don't go there.