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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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Do I have an oil leak if I have to add oil?
I don't change the oil all that often (maybe every 8000 miles) and on my 10 year old car the oil light comes on and I need to add a quart or two (and then I start thinking I practically changed the ...
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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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Which oil grade and kind should I use on a sport car that does amateur drag?
The car is a Dodge Neon SRT-4 with about 81,000 miles that is used for amateur occasional drag.
What grade and type of oil would be the best to improve my performance while still preserving the ...
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Is it worth switching to full synthetic or blend oil in my older car/truck?
I have a older (enter vehicle here) that has 100k miles on it. Would I see any benefit switching to full synthetic or synthentic blend oil? Is it worth the extra cost in an older vehicle?
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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 ...
