Latest Oil Change Questions
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i have a 2003 hyundia sante fe, it has 145,000 miles on it. i do not know if the transmission oil has been changed. should i change the oil, it looks dirty, or will it make th...
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Asked by eddiej64 on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 16:44
- I have a 2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport V6 with 110,000 miles. I have performed regular oil changes and lube jobs since new. What additional maintnenance should I perform beyond oil and lube at this mileage?
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Asked by MyGrandkidsPapa on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 19:23
- I have a 2000 Dodge Durango 4x4 (I always like a 2nd set of eyes to inspect it) so during an oil change they (dealership) said my left lower tie rod needs replacing. I only see left and right. They wont clarify and I need assistance. Advice and tips?
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Asked by thor9hammer on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 18:55
- I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue with app. 52,000 original miles on it and I just had the oil changed and the service engine soon light came on a few weeks after the oil change and shows an oil can. How do you turn it off ?
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Asked by Tinkerbell on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 01:18
- After getting an oil change done my car engine now makes a strange noise and it gets louder when turning. I do not understand why. It is a 1994 Pontiac Grand Pri. If you have any suggestions why this is happening I would be greatly appriciated for it.
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Asked by ceramics7 on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 20:14
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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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