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How does the change oil light system work and does it matter what type of oil you use for it to work properly?
I want to know if the methods a vehicle decides when to turn on the oil change light have to do with the qualities of the motor oil used in the last oil change. I have heard that the vehicle's ...
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What happens if unsuitable oil is used in a vehicle engine?
I recently heard an urban legend-like story about a guy in a developing country who decided engine oil was too expensive and so used some vegetable oil instead. The story says the car ran for some ...
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Passat - Oil warning light on engine rev. Expensive fix?
looking to buy my first car, which is a daunting task for someone with little money and even less knowledge of motors.
Seen this one on ebay, which ticks all my boxes but is cheap because:
When ...
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Oil leak when parked on steep incline
The other day I parked my car, and came back a couple of hours later to see a massive oil puddle under my 1994 Corolla. This was the only time I had ever noticed that much of a leak, and I realized it ...
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High oil pressure after oil and filter change
I recently changed the engine oil and filter in my Westerbeke diesel. I gave it the usual (and specified) 4.5 quarts of SAE 30, specifically Chevron DELO.
Now when it starts up it reads 80 psi of ...
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What differences between synthetic and dino oil?
What are the main differences between synthetic and dino oil, and is one always better than the other?
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Should oil be changed every 3000, or 5000 miles? [closed]
I've always heard that the oil in a car should be changed every 3000 miles, but I read the manufacturer's suggested maintenance guide, and it says to change it every 5000 miles. Which is correct, or ...
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How can I know if the right oil has been added to the vehicle?
Considering that the car recommend Mobil 1 Synthetic oil as per the logo on the oil cap, how can I be sure that the garage that did the oil change poured the recommended oil and not another low cost ...
