Questions tagged [oil-change]
For questions regarding changing the engine or transmission lubricant oil, or problems resulting from doing so.
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Does a, “5% oil life remaining” dash message mean low quality or low quantity, or both?
I’ve never seen this question answered on any boards. When my 2008 Ford Escape says I have 3% oil life remaining, I know it means I’m due to change it. But for curiosity sake, is the algorithm or ...
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Why is certain motor oil noisy?
I recently used a product with 100% PAO base.
However, there is an unprecedented noise.
I wonder if it's my car's problem or if certain oils can be noisy.
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Using gasoline to clean crank case?
I recently purchased a CRF50 dirt bike and was going to do an oil change on it. I was talking with a friend and they recommended I take the following steps when I do my first oil change to help "...
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How to diagnose potential damage done after driving for 6k with half the oil?
My brother got a 2007 RAM 1500 4.7L with 96000 miles on it. He drove 6k miles on it over the past 6 months, without changing oil. Oil was level when he got it. Obviously, it was not smart of him to ...
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What is the difference between flushing and draining? And can flushing be a bad idea?
I have seen videos on YouTube saying that flushing your engine or transmission oil can sometimes cause damage on old vehicles which didn't have regular oil changes done to them. Is there any truth ...
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Will using synthetic oil in my 2013 Grand Caravan increase times between oil changes?
I just bought a used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan and don't have the user's manual for it, and couldn't find the information looking through the online version of the manual.
I have a 2010 Jetta that, ...
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Engine oil for Honda SH150i
I want to change the engine oil of my Honda SH150i scooter model of 2005. What are some different options of oil that I could buy ?
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2005 Audi S4 - Which motor oil to use?
Have an 05 Audi S4 (B6).
Previous owner said he used 0W ??, while the auto parts store said that for this model, you can use 0W or 5W and that you can interchange with no issues.
My understanding is ...
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Oil change on isuzu box truck
My husband changed the oil on his isuzu box truck and he says he did eveything exactly as he was suppose to but this morning he got up and drove it and it went into regin and then he seen alot of ...
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Oil change, not enough oil coming out
So im changing my oil. last week i did it already but only 2 liters came out so i thought maybe i made a mistake like cold oil and not putting off the oil cap.
Now im changing the oil again (after i ...
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HELP - Ford Focus Oil Change
So the oil in my 2008 Ford Focus needs changed. Usually no problem, but the last shop I took it to over torqued the bolt and stripped it as well. I've tried using "Liquid Wrench" as well as various ...
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In what conditions/ factors/ cases our engine oil burn without our knowledge
Around 6 months ago I have service my bike from the showroom, all the required things changed and it works fine.
Now, few days ago I was driving my bike and suddenly my bike stops, tried to start by ...
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Car manual recommends ACEA A3/B4 oil, service personal put ACEA A3/B3. Is this a big deal? Will the car break down?
2007 Opel Vivaro
2.0 CDTI (Diesel) no DPF
Milage: 220 000 km
They used Kroon Oil emperol diesel 10W-40:
ACEA A3/B3
API SL/CF
MB 229.1
VW 501.01/505.00
https://www.kroon-oil.com/en/catalogue/...
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Should I perform my first oil change at 1000 miles, or when the manual says?
I've read in various places that you should perform your first oil change on a new car at 1,000 miles or so. But the exact miles are available in the owner's manual.
The owner's manual only states to ...
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Chevrolet Aveo 2013 T300 won't start
I need some advice. After changing the oil filter, the car does not start. The starter works, the engine is trying to catch, but runs irregularly and then it stops. Could you advise me what the ...
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Why engine oil indicator is turned on while the oil level is high?
Today, on my Ford Fiesta Diesel (2009 Econetic), the oil engine orange light is turned on while driving and stayed on since.
Like this (not my car):
Panicked, I checked the engine oil manually ...
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NO OIL 48 hours after oil change
I had the oil changed Friday afternoon on my 2018 SUV (15k miles). On Saturday morning, I noticed a 18'x18" puddle under my car. On Sunday afternoon, I noticed a large 45" x 30" puddle under my car ...
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Castrol ACEA A3/B4 vs ACEA C3
I'm planning to change my engine oil. However I noticed I accidently bought C3 instead of A3/B4 which is currently in the engine. The operating engine is a Corsa C 1.4 from 2002. Could this do any ...
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What is the duration of changing engine oil in Bikes and What is the impact of oil in Bike mileage?
I am asking two question which has some connection closely.
I having Honda Shine Bike which is running fine. I am curious about changing oil...Is it necessary to change engine oil in every 4 months ...
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Can I keep oil filter for longer?
I have 09 Altima with 135k miles and it now consumes way too much engine oil to the extent the oil was all gone for next service! So now I make sure to fill it with more oil every month.
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Use c3 5w30 oil instead of c2
My car's diesel engine with dpf recommends c2 oil but I would like to use c3 oil. Is there a problem?
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Oil change VOLVO S60 D4
I have an S60 volvo D4. The local service performs a general service every 20K and a small service only for oil change in the middle of that period, that is in 10K.
Does the only for oil service ...
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Lexus ES 350 2009 recommended Motor oil viscosity
I just bought a Lexus ES350 2009 and I am so confused about the oil I should be using, in the owner manual they recommend SL or SM 20W50 oil for temperatures between -7 and 38 and online search shows ...
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Too long between oil changes. Motor full of sludge
1972 grasshopper with 18hp vanguard engine.
How do I remove the sludge so I can change oil?
Drain plug out I added oil to see if fresh would run through will not. It’s bad almost like grease. Any ...
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Oil Leak from drain plug but not sure why
I changed my oil a few days ago and there is a leak coming from around the drain plug. When I first did the oil change I only screwed in back in by hand so I wouldn't strip the thread. The next day I ...
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Oil light comes on and off when oil life is 90%
I have a Honda Civic 2013. I recently had the oil & filter change. Everything was fine for a week until recently the car has started giving irregular "check engine oil" lights. The light comes on ...
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Oil change interval with Citroen/Peugeot BlueHDI 150
I have a Citroen Spacetourer van with the BlueHDI 150 engine, bought new two years ago (in 2017). The prescribed oil change interval is the same as regular maintenance interval, which is every 2 years ...
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High iron level in manual transmission oil changed not long ago. Worth replacing oil again?
In August 2017 I replaced manual transmission oil in my 2005 Toyota Hilux, which was at 178,280 km back then. The oil was very good synthetic, top-notch.
Two weeks ago, when the truck had done 205,...
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My new car was driven almost 100 miles without oil
I took my 2019 Mazda CX5 Turbo into a Mazda dealer for it's first 5,000 mile maintenance and while driving back to my town noticed that the check oil light was on. I called the service department and ...
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Oil Change in new car
My New car says it takes 5w-20 and I just accidentally put 5w-30 in my car... now I'm worried.
I heard that 5w-0 is used in the winter because it has a lower viscosity which allows the fluid to move ...
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Should I let the motor run for a few minutes before oil change -- even if it's been in storage for a while?
I typically will idle my motorcycle's engine for about 10 minutes before changing my motor oil, to warm up the oil, so it flows out better. I never really questioned it.
But my bike's been in storage ...
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Can I re-use an oil filter for the short term?
I’m currently changing my oil and was wondering if I could reuse the filter for just this weekend. I want to go to the local track this weekend and ride, can I get by with using the same filter for a ...
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oil change in Toyota Corolla 2011
I have a Corolla 2011 LE, I want to Change oil, but I don't know which type of Oil is useful I meant(5W-20, 5W-30 ......), my car's miles is above 120 miles and for winter and summer which type is ...
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Is it possible I didn’t do any damage?
I am a complete moron when it comes to cars. I don’t maintain them as well as I should, and I can’t seem to consistently get my oil changed on time. I took my 2008 GMC Acadia in a couple weeks ago for ...
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How to analyse engine oil analysis results?
I got an engine oil analysis done on my 1991 CAT 3116 with 124,000k miles on it. I received a sheet of what I presume to be the result of some kind of spectrometry. As I'm not an analytical chemist, I ...
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How to proceed after doing an oil change and discovering your vehicle has been running with too much oil for thousands of miles?
About 1.5 years and 4000 miles ago, I got a oil change at a local shop for my 2006 1.8L Nissan Sentra.
Just last weekend I decided to change the oil and filter on it myself and to my dismay the amount ...
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Car misfiring after oil change and engine wash
My car oil was changed yesterday then he washed motor and was revving engine a lot because it was misfiring badly.Is it because of fresh oil change or some part got wet? I really appreciate your ...
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How do I know when I'm low on oil or need to do an oil change
I own a 06' nissan maxima and I am planning to driving from Missouri to texas and don't know if I should get a oil change. When I check the dipstick, I pull it out and wipe it off, then put it back ...
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Snapshot from under motorcycle - Oil leak related?
first of all I am a complete newbie with regards to motorcycle and this is actually my first bike.
I own a Yamaha Vstar 950 tourer (2009), I changed oil last week. Today I parked at a shopping mall ...
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When should I change my car's oil?
I had my Toyota Corolla 2013's maintenance light starting to flash when I turn on my car. Probably due to an automatic maintenance schedule or oil change.
I had my car's oil changed Jun 1, 2018 with ...
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Toyota Corolla Maintenance light flashing [duplicate]
My Toyota Corolla 2013 maintenance light starts flashing (for 8 times) when I turn on my car. What does it mean?
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How sensitive is a timing belt or serpentine belt to getting a little oil on it?
Every once in a while, a drop of motor oil will get on the timing belt or serpentine belt when adding motor oil.
Is it a good idea to wipe it off right away?
If so, even after wiping it off, some ...
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Euro Long-Life Synthetic in a Hyundai?
tl;dr: Does it make any worthwhile difference to put European oil in a Korean car (Hyundai), or would any other synthetic work just as well?
My Vehicle Info
2008 Hyundai Accent,
GLS 4-Door,
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Using 10w-30 instead of 5w-30 engine oil
My car is Suzuki alto japan 2017. According to the owner's manual, car manufacturer recommends 0w-20 or 5W-30 engine oil. But the previous owner has used 10w-30 oil.
The average temperature of the ...
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2008 Prius: how often change full synthetic oil and filter
I have a 2008 Toyota Prius.
I've looked at the manuals:
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Manual
Neither mentions synthetic oil at all.
The Scheduled Maintenance Guide recommends changing oil and the ...
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Change vs Replace Engine Oil (HELP)
So I own a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and I was looking at the maintenance schedule provided. In the document it shows they mention change engine oil and filter for some mileages and in other ...
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Oil Sensor Light on 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro after Oil Change
Just recently had an Oil Change service done at Brakes Plus (about 4 days ago). I haven't driven it much since, but today I am getting a light on the dash that looks like this:
The Check Engine Light ...
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I drove my bike without engine oil for 100kms at 80kmph after which it made a shrieking sound and stopped
I purchased a Hero Achiever 150.
Bike had many issues in it like not accelerating over 7000RPM while riding, which was complained and sorted out in 2nd servicing. Then suddenly while riding bike to my ...
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DSG transmission fluid vs engine oil change
Sorry for a rather rookie question. I am very new to vehicle maintenance, and trying to do my own oil change.
Recently I bought a used Volkswagen T5 Transporter 2.0 TDI DSG. And I've been looking at ...
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I over-filled my Honda Rancher 400 AT 4X4 with oil and now it will not start
I have an ATV 2006 HONDA RANCHER AT 400. I over-filled it with too much oil and now it will not start. Is this the cause of it not starting? I checked the spark plug and it’s good. I checked all fuses ...
