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Latest Oil Change Questions
- Everytime I start my 1994 Toyota Camry a plume of white smoke comes out the tailpipe. Do I need an oil change or what?
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Asked by Yanni25 on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 20:05 - how do I perform the oil change and oil filter change on a Cadillac STS 2008
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Asked by oranger on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 14:18 - I took my 2000 Toyota Sienna with 150,000 mi to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. While I was there they changed the PCF valve. On the way home I noticed large plumes of blue smoke coming from the rear of the car upon acceleration after a brief period of co
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Asked by klc9761 on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 14:10 - Do I need to life the motor out of the 1998 Mercury Mystique in order to replace the intake manifold? I believe its cracked. Weve replaced the vslve gasked cover , plus wires, gas filter, oil change, added fuel injector fluid, to no avail.
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Asked by toban1128 on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 00:11 - 2004 toyota matrix 213k It was driven to the mechanic for oil change and checkup, it sat idle all winter. after changing the oil it was taken on a road test, it died after ten miles. I was told there was no compression. Does this make sense?
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How does oil help my vehicle?
Motor oil, or engine oil, lubricates the moving parts of an internal combustion engine and helps to cool the engine by carrying heat away from the moving parts. It also cleans and slows down corrosion. Motor oil typically contains hydrocarbons and some additives.
When does the oil need to be changed?
Since black soot and other particulates accumulate in the oil during operation of the engine and causes wear, the oil needs to be changed periodically. Quick lube shops recommend changing the oil every 3,000 miles or every three months, but some automakers now recommend not changing the oil in new cars until 7,500 miles, and some newer synthetic oils are made to support longer time periods between oil changes.
What are my options?
The vehicle can either be taken to a quick lube shop, or the owner can change the oil. There are numerous automotive websites that offer free DIY instructions, and advertise their services or sell motor oils.
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