I know its suppose to be every 3,000 miles or 3 months but im doing on 5 months now without changing my oil. Should I worry? How long can I go on like this before something happens? and what will that %26quot;soemthing%26quot; be?How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?If is still 3,000 Miles and five months, it should still be OK. I wouldn't worry to much. Just goahead and change it, and don't risk it.How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?As long as you've been checking to make sure your oil isn't low, you won't suffer immediate major damage. What does happen is that oil collects dirt and becomes acidic, so any extended periods between oil changes will shorten the motors overall life.How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?lots of problems, engine sludge, if you burn too much off, the engine will start to lock up, cracked heads, valve leakage. y r u waiting 5 months???? the damage will be severe and usually catastrophic.How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?Its not too bad. Every 3000 miles is actually a little excessive.... Unless you use your car like a madman, its fine to way an extra month or two.
I dont follow any mileage or date recommendations. I just check to make sure if the oil is still clean once in awhile. Once it starts coming out a little darker and dirty, thats when I decide to change it.How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?Going over occasionally will not do much if any harm at all, but continued running of old oil will cause premature wear of all the moving parts in your engine, because the grit and other contaminants are being circulated by the oil pump.
http://www.nordicgroup.us/oil.htm#How%20How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?Several of the manufacturers have extended their oil change recommendations to 6,000 miles or six months. The improved metallurgy today, much better filters and far better oil formulation have made the 3,000 or 3 months bit a bit archaic. Consumer Reports, a couple of years back, ran a report on the tests they did with a New York, City taxi fleet. Started out with all new engines and ran some at 3,000 mile interval, some at 5,000 and some at 6,000 with everything from expensive synthetic oil down to the cheap generic brand oil. Tore them all down around 80,000 miles and weighed the bearings on a gram scale to determine how much wear had occured. Their findings were no significant differences between the different oils or change intervals.How much damage will my car have if I got a extended period without doing a oil change?Much depends upon the year make and model of your car. As a rule of thumb short stop and go driving is very rough on engines and the oil inside. The poor motor never gets hot enough to drive off condensation and gas leak down from the combustion chambers. These things can seriously dilute the oil and lessen it's ability to properly lubricate and at detergent additives are thinned out so the oil will not keep your motor as clean as it should.
These things are prime examples that cause oil sludging problems. You don't want that to happen. Nowadays most cars call for 5,000 mile oil changes. To me that's stretching things. You could safely get away with it if you used 100% synthetic motor oil. The additive packages are far surperior to regular oil. It flows faster at low temperatures and does not vaporize at high temps.
Friday, September 23, 2011
How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?
My car isn't high tech so there are no lights to tell me. I can't really remember the last time I did get it changed, but it seems like a while ago. I've seen people check it from under the hood, but what do I look for?How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?If the oil looks black on the dipstick it's time to change it.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Fresh motor oil is liquidy and amber colored. If you dip the stick and it comes up dark and really thick, it's time to get it changed. I fyou can't remember the last time you did it, then it's probably time to. Better safe than sorry, you don't want you engine to seize.
I don't have the owner's manual to my car cause it's old and I don't have a light either so I do it every 3-4 thouand miles as a ruleHow can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?It should be changed every about 4000 miles. Your best bet would be just to have it changed. If you have it changed somewhere, they will give you a sticker or paper telling you at what mileage you should have it changed at again.
If you are going to change it your self, just make sure you write down the mileage and change it in 4000 more miles.
Just do that so that you dont have to worry about when or if you changed your oil in the future.
Good luckHow can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Go with the first two suggestions and change every 4 or 5 thousand miles. Check your oil level regularly, though, using the dip stick. If the oil is looking black or bitty then change ahead of the allotted time.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?the oil dipstick will tell you. 1st pull out the dipstick. then wipe dipstick clean with a rag. 2nd see what color the oil is if it is a very dark black it's time to change the oil. 3rd put dipstick back into the motor and pull out again the level of the oil will be visible on the stick and will say if you need to add oil to your motor. If it does need oil pour it down the oil filler cap on your valve cover NOT the dipstick hole. Hope this works for you and remember every 3 thousand miles change the oil.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Look for discoloration in the oil, like you can't see through it anymore and also you can rub it between your fingers and feel it for grit or trash. If it also looks watery and kind of runs off the dip stick I would say it is time to change it. When you do have it changed get a little notebook and mark down the mileage when you have it changed and then you won't have to try to remember next time. I used to work for Firestone years ago and I have done many an oil change. For best engine performance and longevity change the oil every 4000 miles.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?there,s a stick that says engine oil, that,s where you check it at. look at the oil on the stick, it should give you a idea if it needs changing or not.if it looks dirty, change it.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Near the place where you fill the oil, there will be a metal %26quot;loop%26quot; that you pull that fits into a small metal %26quot;tube%26quot; (thats your dip stick, but make sure its for the engine oil)....Pull out the dipstick, wipe it off completely, put it back in the hole, and take back out. You are looking for black, thin oil on the dipstick...this means the oil is dirty, thin and not protecting your engine like it should. Change the oil, it should look like it does when it comes out of the can, somewhat dark, but not black and thin. Make sure you dont overfill, read your car manuel or google how much your make and model takes. You are probably low as you have not changed it in some time. The oil will be at the bottom of the dipstick, which also gives you a fill line that tells you how much to add, or replace. YOu will see little notches (each notch equals 1 quart of oil) on the tip of the dipstick, thats why you have to wipe it off when you check your oil, so you can see where the fill line is, and or how much to replace. Change your oil at least every 6 months, for sure. Some people change it every 3000 miles, but really you dont need to do that EVERY 3000 if your doing normal driving. Oil change places will tell you that to get you to come back in. To be safe, do it every 5-6 months with regular normal driving, and everytime you are going on a long trip. When you change the oil, refill and check all your other fluids too, like the radiator overflow, radiator, brake fluid, tranny fluid, windshield washer fluid, and check your tires for air. You are good to go !can anybody advise me on migrating existing portal
I don't have the owner's manual to my car cause it's old and I don't have a light either so I do it every 3-4 thouand miles as a ruleHow can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?It should be changed every about 4000 miles. Your best bet would be just to have it changed. If you have it changed somewhere, they will give you a sticker or paper telling you at what mileage you should have it changed at again.
If you are going to change it your self, just make sure you write down the mileage and change it in 4000 more miles.
Just do that so that you dont have to worry about when or if you changed your oil in the future.
Good luckHow can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Go with the first two suggestions and change every 4 or 5 thousand miles. Check your oil level regularly, though, using the dip stick. If the oil is looking black or bitty then change ahead of the allotted time.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?the oil dipstick will tell you. 1st pull out the dipstick. then wipe dipstick clean with a rag. 2nd see what color the oil is if it is a very dark black it's time to change the oil. 3rd put dipstick back into the motor and pull out again the level of the oil will be visible on the stick and will say if you need to add oil to your motor. If it does need oil pour it down the oil filler cap on your valve cover NOT the dipstick hole. Hope this works for you and remember every 3 thousand miles change the oil.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Look for discoloration in the oil, like you can't see through it anymore and also you can rub it between your fingers and feel it for grit or trash. If it also looks watery and kind of runs off the dip stick I would say it is time to change it. When you do have it changed get a little notebook and mark down the mileage when you have it changed and then you won't have to try to remember next time. I used to work for Firestone years ago and I have done many an oil change. For best engine performance and longevity change the oil every 4000 miles.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?there,s a stick that says engine oil, that,s where you check it at. look at the oil on the stick, it should give you a idea if it needs changing or not.if it looks dirty, change it.How can I tell if my car needs an oil change..?Near the place where you fill the oil, there will be a metal %26quot;loop%26quot; that you pull that fits into a small metal %26quot;tube%26quot; (thats your dip stick, but make sure its for the engine oil)....Pull out the dipstick, wipe it off completely, put it back in the hole, and take back out. You are looking for black, thin oil on the dipstick...this means the oil is dirty, thin and not protecting your engine like it should. Change the oil, it should look like it does when it comes out of the can, somewhat dark, but not black and thin. Make sure you dont overfill, read your car manuel or google how much your make and model takes. You are probably low as you have not changed it in some time. The oil will be at the bottom of the dipstick, which also gives you a fill line that tells you how much to add, or replace. YOu will see little notches (each notch equals 1 quart of oil) on the tip of the dipstick, thats why you have to wipe it off when you check your oil, so you can see where the fill line is, and or how much to replace. Change your oil at least every 6 months, for sure. Some people change it every 3000 miles, but really you dont need to do that EVERY 3000 if your doing normal driving. Oil change places will tell you that to get you to come back in. To be safe, do it every 5-6 months with regular normal driving, and everytime you are going on a long trip. When you change the oil, refill and check all your other fluids too, like the radiator overflow, radiator, brake fluid, tranny fluid, windshield washer fluid, and check your tires for air. You are good to go !
I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?
It was a special price so I thought why not. I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara 4WD with 65,000 miles. Ten minutes after I left the dealer my engine froze. I had it towed back to the dealer and they said I need a new engine. How is this possible since they just changed the oil. Never had any engine sounds or anything like that. They want $3,000 to install a new engine. Am I being taken for a ride or do engines just freeze up without warning?I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?Somebody ran it without oil in it. An engine doesn't freeze up without warning. It develops a knocking sound first.
Rick
I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?my guess is they forgot to add the oil... i'm sure thay have by now....I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?Sew Sew Sew Their *** off. Its Their fault.
Get a lawyer. And when you win make sure their not the ones that give you the new engine.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?Sounds like you are being taken for a long ride ,Did they even put oil back in it? Engines do seize from time to time usually they do not have oil in them. Get a good lawyer.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?always check your oil after you have it serviced at any lube shop or dealer. 99% of the time its gonna be right but that 1 time somebody forgets the oil plug costs a lot of money.
if your motor made horrible sounds and suddenly jerked to a halt yeah you need a motor. Because they forgot to put the oil plug back in and didn't check the oil after servicing. Not checking oil lvls is common at dealers the service guys know your motor requires 4.75 qts of oil with a new filter so to make things faster the just dump that much in it and pull it off the rack instead of cranking it for a minute to fill the oil filter then turning it off and waiting for the oil to settle and checking to be sure it's right.
Sooooo go check your oil. No that is not a normal thing to happen. it may still be dry or maybe they are trying to cover it up and put oil in it with a new plug but hey thats a brand new plug on my old car how did that get there. Nobody told me it needed a new plug. Most definately have it towed somewhere else and get a second opinion, and prolly a lawyer. so you can make them pay for the new motor your car is fixing to get.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?special price indeed.....if it turns out the dealer unintentionally damaged your engine they are insured for this and they should make good on a claim...they probably want to keep thier franchizeI just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?no you got burned
they left the oil out of your engine or didnt put the oil or drain plug tight
call your insurance or see if there is a consumer affairs
that is state related
good luckI just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?i agree with everyone , they forgot something. if you go to the dealer to check your car. check the oil yourself. if it is clear and clean they added oil to it because they forgot something and do not want to be the blame. with a car w/ 65k on it even after an oil change the oil will still look black after the motor has ran for a bit. but if you check it and it is clear and looks like new oil they are trying to cover their azz!!!I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?yes, yes, yes...check the color and condition of the new oil....it will change colors quickly if it has been circulated....but thats just a way to get physical proof...if your car had a problem that would cause it to lock up before they changed your oil (you get it done on time too right?), they would've told you about it
Rick
I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?my guess is they forgot to add the oil... i'm sure thay have by now....I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?Sew Sew Sew Their *** off. Its Their fault.
Get a lawyer. And when you win make sure their not the ones that give you the new engine.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?Sounds like you are being taken for a long ride ,Did they even put oil back in it? Engines do seize from time to time usually they do not have oil in them. Get a good lawyer.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?always check your oil after you have it serviced at any lube shop or dealer. 99% of the time its gonna be right but that 1 time somebody forgets the oil plug costs a lot of money.
if your motor made horrible sounds and suddenly jerked to a halt yeah you need a motor. Because they forgot to put the oil plug back in and didn't check the oil after servicing. Not checking oil lvls is common at dealers the service guys know your motor requires 4.75 qts of oil with a new filter so to make things faster the just dump that much in it and pull it off the rack instead of cranking it for a minute to fill the oil filter then turning it off and waiting for the oil to settle and checking to be sure it's right.
Sooooo go check your oil. No that is not a normal thing to happen. it may still be dry or maybe they are trying to cover it up and put oil in it with a new plug but hey thats a brand new plug on my old car how did that get there. Nobody told me it needed a new plug. Most definately have it towed somewhere else and get a second opinion, and prolly a lawyer. so you can make them pay for the new motor your car is fixing to get.I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?special price indeed.....if it turns out the dealer unintentionally damaged your engine they are insured for this and they should make good on a claim...they probably want to keep thier franchizeI just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?no you got burned
they left the oil out of your engine or didnt put the oil or drain plug tight
call your insurance or see if there is a consumer affairs
that is state related
good luckI just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?i agree with everyone , they forgot something. if you go to the dealer to check your car. check the oil yourself. if it is clear and clean they added oil to it because they forgot something and do not want to be the blame. with a car w/ 65k on it even after an oil change the oil will still look black after the motor has ran for a bit. but if you check it and it is clear and looks like new oil they are trying to cover their azz!!!I just had an oil change at a Suzuki dealer and had a question.?yes, yes, yes...check the color and condition of the new oil....it will change colors quickly if it has been circulated....but thats just a way to get physical proof...if your car had a problem that would cause it to lock up before they changed your oil (you get it done on time too right?), they would've told you about it
How many quarts of oil does it take to refill my engine, after an oil change?
I'm changing the oil in my '99 Oldsmobile Intrigue for the first time and I'm not sure how many quarts it takes to refill it.How many quarts of oil does it take to refill my engine, after an oil change?Five quarts with the filter.How many quarts of oil does it take to refill my engine, after an oil change?Probably five if you are also changing the filter. Just to be safe put in four and a half, run the engine for a couple minutes, wait about 5 minutes and check the level with the dip-stick. Add oil as necessary.How many quarts of oil does it take to refill my engine, after an oil change?five quarts. make sure you got the right oil - for your climate and mileage.How many quarts of oil does it take to refill my engine, after an oil change?4.5 qts 4 cyl---5 qts 6 cyl
How many of you use an oil change service?
My van is due for service, I think I know where not to take it.
Take 5 minutes and check this out...
http://mfile.akamai.com/12924/wmv/vod.ib
What do you do to make sure you are getting what you pay for?How many of you use an oil change service?Todvango ... No, I've not used Jiffy Lube more than a handful of times in my life. I have a regular mechanic who is:
?Competent (never have to return to correct or redo any work he does)
?Fair priced (half the hourly rate the dealership charges)
?Honest (brings you into the service bay to show you what's going on and the service bay is in full view of the waiting area.
It also helps to ask a question or two and have a clue as to what's going on so you can check the work that is done.
I once needed to have a tensioner changed, but couldn't go to my regular mechanic. After the work was done and my car returned to me, I started the engine, lifted the hood to take a look, and the new tensioner was not working at all; the serpentine belt flopped around all over the place. Fortunately I immediately caught that and they replaced it, of course.
As for Jiffy-Lube, I do NOT go there because:
?They're way over-priced
?They used to try that gimmick where they showed you the color of a lubricant on a white card to talk you into ordering service you didn't yet need.
?Unless you tell them otherwise, they take stuff apart, want to show you a slightly dusty filter, etc., to talk you into getting service you didn't ask for and may not even need.
?Their 3,000 mile oil change recommendation is a farce, I feel.
I say this because by Jiffy-Lube's standard, you'd be changing your oil twice as frequently as the dealership's recommended maximum oil change frequency. While I don't wait until the maximum, I don't panic when I've gone 3,000 miles on an oil change, either.
I often wondered to myself why the big disparity between Jiffy-Lube's recommended mileage limits and the recommendations of the auto manufacturers. So I visited the Jiffy-Lube web site on one occasion long ago. A big banner greeted me: %26quot;Change your oil every 3,000 miles,%26quot; but there was a footnote saying the 3,000 mile recommendation referred to heavy service vehicles such as those used in dusty locations, mostly stop-and-go traffic, very hot weather areas, and vehicles that tow trailers. Great, except later they just dropped the footnote and tried to make it seem you must change your oil every 3,000 miles. Sorry, but I'm not going for it.
Furthermore, they USED to boast about using Pennzoil, a brand I happen to like. Now, though, my local Jiffy-Lube charges extra for Pennzoil.
Yes, I've seen this video before on YouTube. Thanks for a great catch and service to us Answers members.
P.S. ?I should add this additional comment: Not all Jiffy-Lube outlets are dishonest. However, if the corporate headquarters unreasonably pressures their outlets to increase sales, this can only invite the corrupt practices reported in the investigative report.
Also, if they don't give the public the clear impression that the dishonesty is being promptly, firmly, and effectively dealt with, even their long-time customers are likely to walk away.
Making sure the name Jiffy-Lube is not associated with dishonest practices is crucial; it's also the only way to prevent the honest outlets from needlessly suffering too.
It's up to you, Jiffy-Lube.How many of you use an oil change service?There are some oil change places where you can actually look through a window in the lobby to see what they are doing.
-All of the oil changing technicians are trained to try to sell you a new air filter and other items. You can get them cheaper at WalMart or Autozone.
-Most standard oil changes now go for $35 and up.How many of you use an oil change service?I assume the best way to know you're getting a deal is to find a good honest shop. Of course, the only way you know that is by word of mouth and sometimes trial and error.
I personally take mine to the dealership. They've yet to try to upsell me or rip me off yet.
Of course, the best way to guarantee it's done is to do it yourself. Oil Changing is not a complex task.How many of you use an oil change service?I always go with wal-mart. best bang for the buck. And most of them do a 15 point inspection. call them and ask how much. Good luckHow many of you use an oil change service?99% of the employees at those prolube and similair businnesses are booger eating morons who until then had never opened a Quart of oil. Some don't even drive yet. With this Moronic generation now living among us and semi on their own, we are in trouble.How many of you use an oil change service?I don't know because my computer refuses to play all but mpeg and certain wmv files due to very high security settings, but I always change the oil and filter myself, one to save money, two to make sure it got done right (which is not to say I never made a mistake lol).How many of you use an oil change service?i change my own oil.that way i dont have to pay someone,and i know its done.i very seldom go to the garage,i do my own work.these garages are too high and most of them are rip offs.How many of you use an oil change service?there''s a gauge over the engine hood use it to check the oil level and the color of the oil , the colo should be like a gold colorHow many of you use an oil change service?I don't, I change the oil myself.
I have a 67 Mustang for Summer %26amp; a 01 Montero suv for the rest of the year
No, you do not get what you pay for. It is both cheaper %26amp; faster to just do it yourself.How many of you use an oil change service?stay with your vehicle while service is performed// if u feel they arent giving u the service that u paid for// call the bereau of automotive repair and make a formal complaint// things will change at that shop very quickly// goodluck//godblessHow many of you use an oil change service?Some of them can be legit. I have taken my car to Jiffy Lube before. They used to ALWAYS try to sell me an air filter. Once I changed the filter myself just before I went in. I drove 5 miles to the oil change place and they told me I needed a new air filter. We had a nice discussion about it that day.
I usually go to Wal Mart now, they are reasonable and when they do try to sell you an extra part it is at a real price, not 3 times normal retail like Jiffy Lube.How many of you use an oil change service?Myself I watch what they do,if they don't let me I go to another shop.How many of you use an oil change service?Ive seen that video, I've also heard that Ford has discovered one of the big chain oil change places has defective oil filters. It seems that the glue they used inside the filter to hold the paper to the ends is dissolving and clogging up the oil passages in the engine ruining the engines.How many of you use an oil change service?I take my car to the dealership. It costs more but I have a Mini Cooper and they require a Mini Synthetic oil that you can only by from Mini. They recomend if I go somewhere else to use Castrol Synthetic motor oil, but I just let them do it.How many of you use an oil change service?I go to a small shop, where I can actually stand by my car and chat with mechanic while he is doing his job. And I always bring my own oil and filter.
Take 5 minutes and check this out...
http://mfile.akamai.com/12924/wmv/vod.ib
What do you do to make sure you are getting what you pay for?How many of you use an oil change service?Todvango ... No, I've not used Jiffy Lube more than a handful of times in my life. I have a regular mechanic who is:
?Competent (never have to return to correct or redo any work he does)
?Fair priced (half the hourly rate the dealership charges)
?Honest (brings you into the service bay to show you what's going on and the service bay is in full view of the waiting area.
It also helps to ask a question or two and have a clue as to what's going on so you can check the work that is done.
I once needed to have a tensioner changed, but couldn't go to my regular mechanic. After the work was done and my car returned to me, I started the engine, lifted the hood to take a look, and the new tensioner was not working at all; the serpentine belt flopped around all over the place. Fortunately I immediately caught that and they replaced it, of course.
As for Jiffy-Lube, I do NOT go there because:
?They're way over-priced
?They used to try that gimmick where they showed you the color of a lubricant on a white card to talk you into ordering service you didn't yet need.
?Unless you tell them otherwise, they take stuff apart, want to show you a slightly dusty filter, etc., to talk you into getting service you didn't ask for and may not even need.
?Their 3,000 mile oil change recommendation is a farce, I feel.
I say this because by Jiffy-Lube's standard, you'd be changing your oil twice as frequently as the dealership's recommended maximum oil change frequency. While I don't wait until the maximum, I don't panic when I've gone 3,000 miles on an oil change, either.
I often wondered to myself why the big disparity between Jiffy-Lube's recommended mileage limits and the recommendations of the auto manufacturers. So I visited the Jiffy-Lube web site on one occasion long ago. A big banner greeted me: %26quot;Change your oil every 3,000 miles,%26quot; but there was a footnote saying the 3,000 mile recommendation referred to heavy service vehicles such as those used in dusty locations, mostly stop-and-go traffic, very hot weather areas, and vehicles that tow trailers. Great, except later they just dropped the footnote and tried to make it seem you must change your oil every 3,000 miles. Sorry, but I'm not going for it.
Furthermore, they USED to boast about using Pennzoil, a brand I happen to like. Now, though, my local Jiffy-Lube charges extra for Pennzoil.
Yes, I've seen this video before on YouTube. Thanks for a great catch and service to us Answers members.
P.S. ?I should add this additional comment: Not all Jiffy-Lube outlets are dishonest. However, if the corporate headquarters unreasonably pressures their outlets to increase sales, this can only invite the corrupt practices reported in the investigative report.
Also, if they don't give the public the clear impression that the dishonesty is being promptly, firmly, and effectively dealt with, even their long-time customers are likely to walk away.
Making sure the name Jiffy-Lube is not associated with dishonest practices is crucial; it's also the only way to prevent the honest outlets from needlessly suffering too.
It's up to you, Jiffy-Lube.How many of you use an oil change service?There are some oil change places where you can actually look through a window in the lobby to see what they are doing.
-All of the oil changing technicians are trained to try to sell you a new air filter and other items. You can get them cheaper at WalMart or Autozone.
-Most standard oil changes now go for $35 and up.How many of you use an oil change service?I assume the best way to know you're getting a deal is to find a good honest shop. Of course, the only way you know that is by word of mouth and sometimes trial and error.
I personally take mine to the dealership. They've yet to try to upsell me or rip me off yet.
Of course, the best way to guarantee it's done is to do it yourself. Oil Changing is not a complex task.How many of you use an oil change service?I always go with wal-mart. best bang for the buck. And most of them do a 15 point inspection. call them and ask how much. Good luckHow many of you use an oil change service?99% of the employees at those prolube and similair businnesses are booger eating morons who until then had never opened a Quart of oil. Some don't even drive yet. With this Moronic generation now living among us and semi on their own, we are in trouble.How many of you use an oil change service?I don't know because my computer refuses to play all but mpeg and certain wmv files due to very high security settings, but I always change the oil and filter myself, one to save money, two to make sure it got done right (which is not to say I never made a mistake lol).How many of you use an oil change service?i change my own oil.that way i dont have to pay someone,and i know its done.i very seldom go to the garage,i do my own work.these garages are too high and most of them are rip offs.How many of you use an oil change service?there''s a gauge over the engine hood use it to check the oil level and the color of the oil , the colo should be like a gold colorHow many of you use an oil change service?I don't, I change the oil myself.
I have a 67 Mustang for Summer %26amp; a 01 Montero suv for the rest of the year
No, you do not get what you pay for. It is both cheaper %26amp; faster to just do it yourself.How many of you use an oil change service?stay with your vehicle while service is performed// if u feel they arent giving u the service that u paid for// call the bereau of automotive repair and make a formal complaint// things will change at that shop very quickly// goodluck//godblessHow many of you use an oil change service?Some of them can be legit. I have taken my car to Jiffy Lube before. They used to ALWAYS try to sell me an air filter. Once I changed the filter myself just before I went in. I drove 5 miles to the oil change place and they told me I needed a new air filter. We had a nice discussion about it that day.
I usually go to Wal Mart now, they are reasonable and when they do try to sell you an extra part it is at a real price, not 3 times normal retail like Jiffy Lube.How many of you use an oil change service?Myself I watch what they do,if they don't let me I go to another shop.How many of you use an oil change service?Ive seen that video, I've also heard that Ford has discovered one of the big chain oil change places has defective oil filters. It seems that the glue they used inside the filter to hold the paper to the ends is dissolving and clogging up the oil passages in the engine ruining the engines.How many of you use an oil change service?I take my car to the dealership. It costs more but I have a Mini Cooper and they require a Mini Synthetic oil that you can only by from Mini. They recomend if I go somewhere else to use Castrol Synthetic motor oil, but I just let them do it.How many of you use an oil change service?I go to a small shop, where I can actually stand by my car and chat with mechanic while he is doing his job. And I always bring my own oil and filter.
How often do I need to change the oil on a MB S430? The screen shows I need an "A" maintenance in 7100 miles.?
I bought my used MB S430 last March. I've only put on about 3000 miles. I've heard that the oil should be changed at 3000 or 5000 miles, but my car indicates that I'm not due for an %26quot;A%26quot; service for another 7100 miles. Is it OK to go that long without an oil change?How often do I need to change the oil on a MB S430? The screen shows I need an %26quot;A%26quot; maintenance in 7100 miles.?no, your car needs an oil change every 3000 miles.
Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?
Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my first time doing my oil change. Thanks!Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?It takes 5 quarts with the filter being changed. The information should be in your owners manual.Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?5 Qts.
Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?Your engine is big and to be sure place 6 quarts of motor oil and then check with your oil dip stick level. Be sure that the engine is not running when you check the oil.Add more oil if necessary.Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?Go to WalMart and buy a gallon + a couple quarts of the same brand %26amp; weight. You can get a filter there too. Check the oil level after adding one quart, following start-up and you should have one lert for adding later as needed.cs files server
Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?Your engine is big and to be sure place 6 quarts of motor oil and then check with your oil dip stick level. Be sure that the engine is not running when you check the oil.Add more oil if necessary.Do any body know how many quart of motor oil, I need to do a oil change on a 00 Durango 5.9 engine? It my firs?Go to WalMart and buy a gallon + a couple quarts of the same brand %26amp; weight. You can get a filter there too. Check the oil level after adding one quart, following start-up and you should have one lert for adding later as needed.
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