i just bought the car and i dont know if the previous owner ever change the engine oil.
anyways i know it has something to do with the oil dip stick, so how do i tell if it needs an oil change?
thanks.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?check if the oil on the dipstick is black .. if it is it need oil change also inside ur car the oil change light would turn onHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?When you buy a second hand car, it's always good practice to change the oil when you get it along with the oil filter. After that, change it every three thousand miles along with the oil filter. It is also good practice to change or inspect the air filter (It is white when new, but if it is excessively dirty, change), spark plugs, wire set, distributor if this applies to your vehicle. Also have the codes pulled for free at autozone. Somes codes will not illuminate the check engine light.
Midas has pretty complete car checks for free. There's a board that tells you what's free when you go in. Take it there to get the oil change and don't jump to get anything repaired before getting a second opinion although I had a good experience there. You should also check the condition of your transmission fluid. Midas will check the ph/condition of your coolant if you bring it there also. Coolant should be green or red, depending on what type you use. Transmission fluid should always be red.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Pull out dipstick, look at color. Dark change. wipe stick between fingers grity, change. And last taste a little off your fingers burnt tasting,change any way were talking 5 bucks to do it your self so go ahead. Would you pay to change the oil in a car your selling? And lastly, another fiver for the oil filter is worth the money. You little Greasemonkey, get under there safely OKHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?1. change the oil when u buy a second hand car, also change the oil filter, air filter and u can also change the fuel filter
2. after doing that!! (when u buy a second hand car) a cars oil needs to be changed every 3000 miles (u of course change the oil filter too when changing the oil)How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Take a look at the color of the oil. If it is dirty brown and smells burnt, then replace the oil and filter.
Once you have changed the oil, try and change it every 3-6K miles or at least semi annually.
The oil is the life blood of the engine, keep it clean and you'll get a lot of mileage and wear out of the engine.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?If the oil is black, change it... honey brown is a good. read the dipstick, it will tell you to add more if it needs it.. be sure its the right weight oilHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?Also the oil on the stick will look dark and
dirty.
I would get it changed, then next time
you can go by the mileage.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?You would have been wise to have the car checked by a mechanic before you bought it. They would have evaluated the car for you to see what's wrong with it, as well as what general maintenance it needed. You didn't even ask the previous owner for any maintenance history?! Take it to a professional and find out what shape she's in before you do anything else with her. They'll show you how to check the oil in the future.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?If the oil looks thick and dark in color. It hasn't been changed for a long time. It should not look like tar. More like machine or engine oil from a bottle.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?You should change the oil every 3000 miles.
and if its a used car then you should have it done just to be safe.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?To eliminate any confusion, you are supposed to get one every three thousand miles, but more modern cars can go six to seven thousand miles. but if you are unsure if the previous owner ever changed the oil, why don't you just go get one and tell them you don't know when the last time was and they will give you a sticker telling you when to come get the next one. don't wait until you hear metal fragments banging around in there. thats stupid.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?dipstick!How do i know if my car needs an oil change?When ever I buy a car I do an oil change first thing. Even if the last owner did one the same day. That way I know it has 3,000mile before it needs another oil change.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?An oil change is the most basic thing you can do to maintenence your car. Change it. It does not cost very much. After that, change it every 3000 miles.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Pull the dip stick out of the engine - if the oil on the stick is thick and jet black, then it needs changing. If you look at new oil you'll recognise the difference.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?3000 miles or three monthsHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?Go ahead and get it changed... you are suppose to do it every 3000 miles when you drive in town allot and up to 5000 when you drive allot of highway miles..How do i know if my car needs an oil change?always change your oil after buying a car. Then, go by the manufacturers mileage recommendation for future oil changes.
In General, if the oil on the dip stick is real dark....it should be changed. But it is best to go by the miles driven.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?If you don't know when the previous owner changed the oil you might want to do i soonHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?when your check oil light goes on... But you can check it manually with your dip stick. You want to check it manually before your light comes on. when you dip your stick in you whip it off with a towel. If your towel doesn't have oil on it you need to get more oil. You can go to Jiffy Lube and get it checked for about 20 bucks if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Wait until the engine starts to make terrible noises and sparks come out the exhaust.....
are you for real? Just change the oil then you will know it's done.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Check the dipstick, pull it out and wipe it clean then stick it back in to check the level. If it comes out coffee black it needs a change. It should come out looking/smelling like clean motor oil which has an Amber color. Seriously if you need to ask that question you better take the car to a trusted mechanical friend to look the car over for you to see what else it may need.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?
A few days ago (9/5/07) I went into the Wal-mart in Albuquerque,NM for a oil change. Well while they were doing a oil change I notice the service tech putting in 7qts of oil in my 95'Jeep Grande Cheeoke(Straght 6/ 4.0L). I went in the tec bay and asked him what the hell he was doing? He claimed that the dip stick showed that it still needed another qt. Well after aruging with the them over twenty min to take out one qt.I finnly had enought and paid for a oil change with extra oil. Well to make along story shorter. I still have seven qts of oil in my six qt engine. I have driven about four hundred mile and have to drive another 50 to the dealer to get another oil change. Besides another oil change what should I ask the the dealer to do. Should the dealer do to a compression test or what.? On the second question I now know the answer. ONE IS TO MANY!!! DONT LET WAL-MART CLOSE TO YOUR F****** CAR, TRUCK, OR SUV.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?It won't hurt it. The worst thing that can happen by having too much oil in the engine is if the level is up high enough for the crankshaft to touch it. This can cause the motor to run out of balance and sling excessive oil in the crankcase which you would more than likely be able to see in the form of smoke since the wiper ring on the piston usually cannot keep this amount of oil from entering the combustion chamber. In other words, if you haven't seen smoke coming out of the tailpipe, don't sweat it.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?If the stick is not past the full line its fine,if it's past it drop some out,i never have anyone change my oil i do it my self becuse of this kind of stuff.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?just drain out a quart and let it go. no compression test or anything needed. just check dipstick (the one in the engine, not the wallywrld tech) level and drain accordingly.
keep in mind u r dealing with minimum wage employees here, they only do what wage they get. yes they r cheaper, but sometimes at what cost later? i haven't bought anything at wallywrld in 5yrs and i haven't died yet.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?The biggest problem with overfilling your oil capacity is that many times the bottom of the crankshaft will %26quot;splash%26quot; in the extra iol causing it to become foamy. The oil pump is at that point pumping oil bubbles that are mostly air and air doesn't lubricate very well. It can cause your engine a sever amount of wear in a very short time. Look at your dipstick after the engine has run for a minute or two and see if the oil is foamy or if it looks like a smooth oil layer. If it's foamy Do not run the engine and get the extra quart of oil removed. If it's a smooth layer of oil just drive it to the dealer and get the extra oil removed.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?6 quarts
(w/filter, all engines)
NOT 7. And of course you knew that. So the question is, why did you even drive it out of the store overfilled, let alone 400 miles?
Assuming they used decent oil, you don't need another change, you just needed it brought down to the proper level.
So, what damage could you have done? Overfilling causes the oil to foam which can put the engine at risk. To quote from one of my service bulletins:
Over filling the oil can be a slight problem or a big problem depending on how much it was overfilled. The problem with overfilling comes when the crankshaft hits the oil. The crankshaft turns the oil into a foam, kind of like the head on a beer, and that is what circulates through the oil system. Since this foam is mostly air, the moving parts of the engine don't get sufficient lubrication and are damaged.
So the real question is, did the oil get high enough that the crank was slapping it and foaming it? If you didn't notice any smoke from the exhaust or over heating, you may have dodged the bullet this time.
Tell the dealer what happened, and let them check it out. Unfortunately you may not be able to go back on the Wal-Mart oil change folks for damages because you didn't do things you should have done to lessen damage. In other words, YOU are the one who drove it 400 miles knowing it was overfilled.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?just drain out 1 quartIs a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?Well, here goes nothing...
Most engines will accomodate an extra 1/2 quart over the capacity listed in the owners manual.
This is because there is always a 1/2 quart in circulation while the motor is running.
One extra quart will not likely do anything. If the crankshaft was splashing in the oil you would notice power loss and the oil would be full of tiny bubbles when you pull the dipstick.
I had a customer come in after leaving a oil quick lube place and the technician was stumped until he told me that oil came out of the breather tube when he pulled it off to look in the valve cover. He kept pulling the dipstick and wiping it and I told him the engine is not just full, it's full-full to the top with oil. They had forgotten to drain the oil pan before dumping another five quarts in it.
Another guy came in where the oil change guy had spilled oil on the engien and then took it to the do it youself wash to clena the engine and flooded the electrical system. He cranked it for several minutes telling the customer that it wil start, they always start. All of a sudden %26quot;BOOM!%26quot; the whole exhaust system exploded when it finally threw a spark and the flash ignited all of the unburned fuel in the exhaust.
You got off easy. Thank your lucky stars. The worst that can happen in a %26quot;really full%26quot; engine is that you can float a bearing on the cranshaft or connecting rod.
One quart is no biggy.
Good Luck!
keep in mind u r dealing with minimum wage employees here, they only do what wage they get. yes they r cheaper, but sometimes at what cost later? i haven't bought anything at wallywrld in 5yrs and i haven't died yet.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?The biggest problem with overfilling your oil capacity is that many times the bottom of the crankshaft will %26quot;splash%26quot; in the extra iol causing it to become foamy. The oil pump is at that point pumping oil bubbles that are mostly air and air doesn't lubricate very well. It can cause your engine a sever amount of wear in a very short time. Look at your dipstick after the engine has run for a minute or two and see if the oil is foamy or if it looks like a smooth oil layer. If it's foamy Do not run the engine and get the extra quart of oil removed. If it's a smooth layer of oil just drive it to the dealer and get the extra oil removed.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?6 quarts
(w/filter, all engines)
NOT 7. And of course you knew that. So the question is, why did you even drive it out of the store overfilled, let alone 400 miles?
Assuming they used decent oil, you don't need another change, you just needed it brought down to the proper level.
So, what damage could you have done? Overfilling causes the oil to foam which can put the engine at risk. To quote from one of my service bulletins:
Over filling the oil can be a slight problem or a big problem depending on how much it was overfilled. The problem with overfilling comes when the crankshaft hits the oil. The crankshaft turns the oil into a foam, kind of like the head on a beer, and that is what circulates through the oil system. Since this foam is mostly air, the moving parts of the engine don't get sufficient lubrication and are damaged.
So the real question is, did the oil get high enough that the crank was slapping it and foaming it? If you didn't notice any smoke from the exhaust or over heating, you may have dodged the bullet this time.
Tell the dealer what happened, and let them check it out. Unfortunately you may not be able to go back on the Wal-Mart oil change folks for damages because you didn't do things you should have done to lessen damage. In other words, YOU are the one who drove it 400 miles knowing it was overfilled.Is a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?just drain out 1 quartIs a 7qts good for a 6qts engine? and how many WAL-MART car service techs needed to change oil incorrectly?Well, here goes nothing...
Most engines will accomodate an extra 1/2 quart over the capacity listed in the owners manual.
This is because there is always a 1/2 quart in circulation while the motor is running.
One extra quart will not likely do anything. If the crankshaft was splashing in the oil you would notice power loss and the oil would be full of tiny bubbles when you pull the dipstick.
I had a customer come in after leaving a oil quick lube place and the technician was stumped until he told me that oil came out of the breather tube when he pulled it off to look in the valve cover. He kept pulling the dipstick and wiping it and I told him the engine is not just full, it's full-full to the top with oil. They had forgotten to drain the oil pan before dumping another five quarts in it.
Another guy came in where the oil change guy had spilled oil on the engien and then took it to the do it youself wash to clena the engine and flooded the electrical system. He cranked it for several minutes telling the customer that it wil start, they always start. All of a sudden %26quot;BOOM!%26quot; the whole exhaust system exploded when it finally threw a spark and the flash ignited all of the unburned fuel in the exhaust.
You got off easy. Thank your lucky stars. The worst that can happen in a %26quot;really full%26quot; engine is that you can float a bearing on the cranshaft or connecting rod.
One quart is no biggy.
Good Luck!
How much oil does a Honda 250ex take for an oil change, and is there a oil filter?
I have a honda recon and i just bought a honda 250ex and i'm looking to do some basic maintenance to make sure everything is ready to go for the season but i don't know if the 250ex takes the same amount of oil as the recon or if it has an oil filter, which the recon does not have. Thanks.How much oil does a Honda 250ex take for an oil change, and is there a oil filter?fill it to the oil line on the dipstick and yes they have a filter call auto zoneHow much oil does a Honda 250ex take for an oil change, and is there a oil filter?Depends on year it is?
Friday, June 3, 2011
How to do an oil change on jeep?
i have a 1997 jeep wrangler 2.5L 4 cyl and if i dont do an oil change myself it will never get done. Was just wondering how to do it.How to do an oil change on jeep?Having jockied a lot of oil in my day, here's my reccomendation:
1 Open the hood, remove the oil filler cap, place it near the hood latch. (i put it on the latch so you cant close the hood with it there, you'll never forget to put it back on that way)
2 Grab your oil catch pan, get under the Jeep. Using a 15 millimeter wrench, remove the plug on the oil pan to drain the oil. Once the oil has drained (just dripping, not a constant stream from the hole) reinstall the plug hand tight. Dont crank on it real hard, just get it tight.
3 Put your oil catch pan under the oil filter, and from the TOP side of the engine, reach down between the engine and passenger fender well, and unscrew the oil filter. The oil is going to run down the side of the engine block and get all over the control arm, you really dont want to be laying under it, rolling around in dirty oil. Make sure that the rubber o-ring (gasket) on the oil filter is not still attached to the engine, it must come off! If its still on there when you install the new filter, the new gasket wont seal and when you fire it up, you will pump tons of your new oil out of the engine onto the floor, in no time flat.
4 Smear a little fresh oil on new oil filter gasket and install the new filter hand tight, you really cant overtighten it by hand, give it a good twist.
5 The Jeep 2.5L takes 4 quarts of oil. I like to run 10W-30 in the summer and 5W-30 in the winter. I live in wisconsin, the 5W makes cold starts a little easier. You can run either. Slowly pour in your 6 quarts of fresh oil, and reinstall the oil filler cap.
6 Start the engine, check under the Jeep for leaks, if you see anything leaking, shut the car off immedatley and find out why. If you have no leaks see step 7.
7 Shut the engine off, let it chill for a min (top off you washer fluid, check your air filter, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid and power steering fluid) Now check the oil level. It should be right at the very top of full, not over, not under. If not, find out why.
8 Remember all the oil that ran down the engine and suspension?? Wipe it all off. I like to hit it all with a little brake clean, it rinses off oil very well. Dont forget to to reset you service light (if equipped) and write out an oil change sticker, cause you'll forget.
Dont forget to properly dispose of your used oil and filter.How to do an oil change on jeep?you get a pan to drain the oil in, a wrench to loosen the oil bolt from under the car,
drain the oil, add new oil and replace the oil filter also since you're under the car.
It's probably better to take it somewhere since you dont know exactly what to do. not a hard job but you nned to know a bit about the process you're trying to accomplishHow to do an oil change on jeep?Grab your owners manual, it will tell you how and where everything is located. My advice for you is to take it to your local wal-mart, or jiffy lube. In the end it is only a couple bucks more.How to do an oil change on jeep?My 2001 Cherokee is one of the easiest ones I've ever done, it has the 4.0 L
1 Open the hood, remove the oil filler cap, place it near the hood latch. (i put it on the latch so you cant close the hood with it there, you'll never forget to put it back on that way)
2 Grab your oil catch pan, get under the Jeep. Using a 15 millimeter wrench, remove the plug on the oil pan to drain the oil. Once the oil has drained (just dripping, not a constant stream from the hole) reinstall the plug hand tight. Dont crank on it real hard, just get it tight.
3 Put your oil catch pan under the oil filter, and from the TOP side of the engine, reach down between the engine and passenger fender well, and unscrew the oil filter. The oil is going to run down the side of the engine block and get all over the control arm, you really dont want to be laying under it, rolling around in dirty oil. Make sure that the rubber o-ring (gasket) on the oil filter is not still attached to the engine, it must come off! If its still on there when you install the new filter, the new gasket wont seal and when you fire it up, you will pump tons of your new oil out of the engine onto the floor, in no time flat.
4 Smear a little fresh oil on new oil filter gasket and install the new filter hand tight, you really cant overtighten it by hand, give it a good twist.
5 The Jeep 2.5L takes 4 quarts of oil. I like to run 10W-30 in the summer and 5W-30 in the winter. I live in wisconsin, the 5W makes cold starts a little easier. You can run either. Slowly pour in your 6 quarts of fresh oil, and reinstall the oil filler cap.
6 Start the engine, check under the Jeep for leaks, if you see anything leaking, shut the car off immedatley and find out why. If you have no leaks see step 7.
7 Shut the engine off, let it chill for a min (top off you washer fluid, check your air filter, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid and power steering fluid) Now check the oil level. It should be right at the very top of full, not over, not under. If not, find out why.
8 Remember all the oil that ran down the engine and suspension?? Wipe it all off. I like to hit it all with a little brake clean, it rinses off oil very well. Dont forget to to reset you service light (if equipped) and write out an oil change sticker, cause you'll forget.
Dont forget to properly dispose of your used oil and filter.How to do an oil change on jeep?you get a pan to drain the oil in, a wrench to loosen the oil bolt from under the car,
drain the oil, add new oil and replace the oil filter also since you're under the car.
It's probably better to take it somewhere since you dont know exactly what to do. not a hard job but you nned to know a bit about the process you're trying to accomplishHow to do an oil change on jeep?Grab your owners manual, it will tell you how and where everything is located. My advice for you is to take it to your local wal-mart, or jiffy lube. In the end it is only a couple bucks more.How to do an oil change on jeep?My 2001 Cherokee is one of the easiest ones I've ever done, it has the 4.0 L
How do i know when it's time to get an oil change on my motorcycle?
I've got a 200cc 4 stroke I bought a few months ago and I don't know when it's the last time the previous owner changed the oil. Also, how could I change the oil myself?How do i know when it's time to get an oil change on my motorcycle?for as cheap as it is you should change the oil often, if you just bought the bike and its used change the oil. its just like a car, find oil plug, drain old oil, change oil filter or clean if its a reusable one and put in new oil.How do i know when it's time to get an oil change on my motorcycle?Ya i would just change it anyway, but usually you tell if it needs changed based on the color. If its black, then its all burnt up and needs changed. Go to ur local motorcycle shop and they'll set you up with the correct oil to use.How do i know when it's time to get an oil change on my motorcycle?I change mine every 500 milesHow do i know when it's time to get an oil change on my motorcycle?Get it done anyway. Just search online using the model #.rodents layered hair
How to do a C230 Komp Oil Change?
I'm looking for a writeup and tips on changing the oil for a 2005 Mercedes C230 Komp. Any info on part numbers I need to order for the oil filter, and other things I should check while doing the 26k service would be appreciated. Thanks.How to do a C230 Komp Oil Change?The c230 requires 7 quarts Mobile 0-40 and a filter that fits in a canister. I would personally take it to the dealership before I tackled it. Ask if you can watch them and follow there led.How to do a C230 Komp Oil Change?Suck it out through the dipstick tube. Factory procedure! The oil filter cartridge cap is easily accessible from the top of the engine.
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How to do a C230 Komp Oil Change?Go to the dealer or an authorized independent mechanic.Ed: Are you happy with the 230?
If the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?
I don't remember how long ago I had an oil change. Usually I keep track but my dad changed it without telling me when he took my car to get new tires. I explained to him about the gas and he says, %26quot;it's an old car what do you expect.%26quot; F.Y.I. I have an 89 honda civic. It may be OLD but I know my CAR when it's acting different. Wouldn't you?If the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?Probably needs a tune up.If the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?You may need more maintenance then just an oil change.
A lot of different things can cause your MPG to go down and an oil change may or may not be part of it..
But you should start with the standard maintenance and check it off until you find what is causing the loss:
Your dad is right in that you need to consider how much extra you are paying for gas versus how much extra you want to throw into repairs on your car that is otherwise working fine and how long you intend to keep your 21year old car.
Your regular maintenance should take a look at
Oil Change, Air Filters, PCV Valve, Tire Pressure, check the level and quality of all other fluids, clean MAF and throttle body, perhaps throw in fuel injector cleaner additive (Gumout or Redline or Amsoil)
Then after that things may start getting more expensive if you want to start inspecting and/or replacing
Alignment/Brakes, SparkPlugs, other sensors.If the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?to answer your question: NO, But keep your oil changed, everyone has their own opinion of how often, but I go 3000 or not more than 4000 between oil %26amp; filter changeIf the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?check all: tire air pressure, air filter, change oil, any leaking, fuel line are over the center of the vavle cover(usually), hard skinny piped lines, anchored down, smell around for gas?
change spark wires and plugs, get additive for gas to burn deposts, that stick in valve galleries, causes seeps, during normal driving
best i can doIf the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?Oil changes have nothing to do with gas mileage (oil weight will have some effect on it however). You could need a new air filter or a tune up. The thermostat could not be opening correctly causing the computer to feed more gas to the engine thinking that the engine is not at operating temperature.
A lot of different things can cause your MPG to go down and an oil change may or may not be part of it..
But you should start with the standard maintenance and check it off until you find what is causing the loss:
Your dad is right in that you need to consider how much extra you are paying for gas versus how much extra you want to throw into repairs on your car that is otherwise working fine and how long you intend to keep your 21year old car.
Your regular maintenance should take a look at
Oil Change, Air Filters, PCV Valve, Tire Pressure, check the level and quality of all other fluids, clean MAF and throttle body, perhaps throw in fuel injector cleaner additive (Gumout or Redline or Amsoil)
Then after that things may start getting more expensive if you want to start inspecting and/or replacing
Alignment/Brakes, SparkPlugs, other sensors.If the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?to answer your question: NO, But keep your oil changed, everyone has their own opinion of how often, but I go 3000 or not more than 4000 between oil %26amp; filter changeIf the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?check all: tire air pressure, air filter, change oil, any leaking, fuel line are over the center of the vavle cover(usually), hard skinny piped lines, anchored down, smell around for gas?
change spark wires and plugs, get additive for gas to burn deposts, that stick in valve galleries, causes seeps, during normal driving
best i can doIf the gas in my car finishes sooner than usual do I need an oil change?Oil changes have nothing to do with gas mileage (oil weight will have some effect on it however). You could need a new air filter or a tune up. The thermostat could not be opening correctly causing the computer to feed more gas to the engine thinking that the engine is not at operating temperature.
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