I have a 1999 Mercury Sable (an older car). Im going to get an oil change later on today. They use Penzoil %26amp; charge only 3$ more to use a diffrent oil. What is the best oil to use? I dont know much about stuff like that as you can tell. Thanks for your help.|||The expensive one that all I know.|||whatever the cap or book for the vehicle says for weight and viscosity. as far a brand, i like castrol GTX but valvoline or penzoil is also a good brand and as long as you dont use those cheap ones at gas stations youll be fine. i also use the same brand every time. over and over. wifes car had valvoline so i used that in it. but i wouldnt worry about it youll be fine. im just weird like that.|||penzoil is fine.don't use synthetic in an older car..its too thin and leakes out..Its more important to change oil and filter on time...3000 to 5000 miles..happy motering.|||In some cases, you only need to change your oil every 7500 miles or 3 months.|||Your car will be just fine on the Pennz as long as it is a multi-weight oil, 10W-30, 15W-30 etc. If you do a lot of stop and go driving or your commute is short, under 20 minutes. You can benefit from a SEMI-synthetic oil. You should still change your oil at 4000 mile intervals. There is no need to spend the money for a FULL synthetic oil as your engine was really not designed to require it. Hope this helps.|||many things to consider. IN a 99, you are advised to use 5w-30 wieght oil. Pennzoil should be fine. But if you have noticed that you are burning or leaking oil then you might switch to a 10w-30 weight oil, or if it is really high in miles. Synthetic oil can be used, but if you haven't ever used it before I would stay away from it. It is kind of a dependency oil once you have started with it. The reason the company is charging more for other oils is that they have the Pennzoil in a BULK tank in the back and it comes out of a hose. cheaper than the bottles. Just so you know.|||You can go with the Pennzoil.It's as good a brand as you can get. Just use what ever the book calls for and follow the recommended change intervals and you'll be in good shape.|||Basics for lubricating oil - a thinner oil when engine is cold and gradually thicken up when engine temperature increases. To meet this need - the multi-grade oil.
For newer car, 5W30, older car,10W40, may not be exact try to get the closest ones. Mineral oil you need to replace every quarterly or 5000 km. For normal synthetic oil, half yearly or 10,000 km. If you are driving a high performance car and use special formulated lubricating oil - refer to the commended interval|||I have the best oil to use for your car. Amsoil. !! I even have oil filters. Me and my dad are amsoil dealers. If you want to order not saying you need to but email me or visit my website. This is no SPAM!! You order, it comes to you. Or you can visit a Warehouse near you to pick up your order. Honest to god, the best oil. No Spam! It is cheaper and better in quality. Hell, This is the order # for a air filter. Amsoil has over 10000 million products! Still counting! I found the product # but there are 2 of them. 24 valve and 12 valve. You'll have to email me for more info.
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Billy Rowe|||God no dont use pengunk(penzoil).Very sludgy oil 1 of the best is Castrol.I have tore down many engines that have been run on pengunk and terrible terrible slugde build up.|||When I get my oil changed they always use Valvoline 10w30 or 10w40.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Who knows where may I purchase oil change products without wasting much time?
I'm a very busy man that's why I'm looking for a fine website where I may order oil change products without wasting much time. Can you help me to find such source?|||This source http://seerch.com/category/1357/Oil-Chan鈥?/a> has a user friendly interface and a nice variety of oil change products.
Why does it cost so much for a Synthetic Oil Change?
Why does it cost between $50 to $100+ to do a synthetic oil change when it only cost $20 to $30 for a regular change when virtually the process is the same. Furthermore when the actual oil prices between regular and synthetic is only a $5 to $8 difference. What do the extra $70 apply to?|||A typical price for a quart of oil is $2.50 for conventional and $6 for synthetic. At that rate, considering the average car will use 4 quarts, the oil alone costs $10/$24. Add $8 for a filter and you're at $18/$32. The rest is for labor and profit.|||Obscene profit, mostly. I change my own oil and spend right around $40 for 4 quarts of Mobil 1 and a filter from the dealer. I'm sure both conventional and synthetic oils are less expensive in bulk, so $50 is only a little pricey but $100 is outrageous.|||It's a 'sucker tax'. I paid it once too, don't feel bad. Buy the oil from Wally World or wherever, and bring it with you.|||Go to your local gas station that has a garage %26amp; ask then how much to do an oil change if you supply the oil %26amp; filter....|||In the back of the shop it's known as the "Idiot tax". You can extrapolate from there.
How many miles can a motorcycle go before its next oil change?
(Bikers only) My buddy just bought a new bike 2 weeks ago. He gave it it's first oil change last weekend. Hasen't had it out yet, too cold. Any idea? |||Best to read the owners manual.
Different bikes have different requirements. I have three and the recommendations are different on each. |||I've changed plenty of oil over the years and I find it's best to use the odometer reading as a general guide and not gospel.
If you have a air cooled bike and dink around on short trips in cold weather, you'll have a lot of condensation and you need to change when the oil looks milky regardless of what the mileage is. The same thing if you've been running hard in very hot weather and have gotten the oil really hot. It needs to be changed more often.
On my water cooled touring bike, I have no problem going on a 4,000-5000 mile trip on the same oil. However, if I've been riding it to work (short trip) in early spring or late fall cool weather, I change at more like 2,000 miles.
Sounds to me that your buddy just wanted to tinker with his new prize. If that makes him feel good, then let him go at it. |||after the 1st. 500 miles it should be changed and inspected for loose parts and such by someone who knows what he is doing . if he has not been riding it, changing the oil was a waste of money. how often you change oil depends on how long you/much you ride ,kind of weather, how hard you ride/speed.and what kind of engine you have and what type of oil you use. oil breaks down wether you ride or not, but after two weeks and not riding, sorry, but like i said waste of money in my book.|||If you want to be real Conservative, A brand new bikes get its first oil change normally Around 500 miles, Then you can go 4000 miles if its done in a year, And no matter how many miles, at least 1 time per year because of age and moisture.|||A new bike has to go through the breaking in period which is typically 500 to 1000 miles. After you change the oil after the break in period it can go for 5000 miles easy. |||I change my oil for my 600cc street bike every 2k miles but owners manual says after first 600 miles, then every 4k miles or 6 months. |||An oil change on a motorcycle should be performed every 3,000 miles|||new bike always require afew extra oil changes...ide change again at 1000 miles...then every 3000....inc filter if its got one.|||every 4000 thousand miles.
Different bikes have different requirements. I have three and the recommendations are different on each. |||I've changed plenty of oil over the years and I find it's best to use the odometer reading as a general guide and not gospel.
If you have a air cooled bike and dink around on short trips in cold weather, you'll have a lot of condensation and you need to change when the oil looks milky regardless of what the mileage is. The same thing if you've been running hard in very hot weather and have gotten the oil really hot. It needs to be changed more often.
On my water cooled touring bike, I have no problem going on a 4,000-5000 mile trip on the same oil. However, if I've been riding it to work (short trip) in early spring or late fall cool weather, I change at more like 2,000 miles.
Sounds to me that your buddy just wanted to tinker with his new prize. If that makes him feel good, then let him go at it. |||after the 1st. 500 miles it should be changed and inspected for loose parts and such by someone who knows what he is doing . if he has not been riding it, changing the oil was a waste of money. how often you change oil depends on how long you/much you ride ,kind of weather, how hard you ride/speed.and what kind of engine you have and what type of oil you use. oil breaks down wether you ride or not, but after two weeks and not riding, sorry, but like i said waste of money in my book.|||If you want to be real Conservative, A brand new bikes get its first oil change normally Around 500 miles, Then you can go 4000 miles if its done in a year, And no matter how many miles, at least 1 time per year because of age and moisture.|||A new bike has to go through the breaking in period which is typically 500 to 1000 miles. After you change the oil after the break in period it can go for 5000 miles easy. |||I change my oil for my 600cc street bike every 2k miles but owners manual says after first 600 miles, then every 4k miles or 6 months. |||An oil change on a motorcycle should be performed every 3,000 miles|||new bike always require afew extra oil changes...ide change again at 1000 miles...then every 3000....inc filter if its got one.|||every 4000 thousand miles.
How often do I really need to get an oil change?
I drive a 2007 Hyundai Elantra, and I would guess most of my mileage comes from highway driving. I don't usually drive in hilly areas or on unpaved roads. So is it really necessary for me to get an oil change every 3000 miles? What's a good rule of thumb?|||I tell my customers they're okay if they change their oil and oil filters every 3500 to 5000 miles based on which type of vehicle they drive, but the real answer is that you must follow the specifications and maintenance schedule given in your owners' manual. This is important for warranty purposes. Is it really necessary? No. Is it a good rule of thumb? Yeah. That's why that cute, little book is in your glove box.|||Your owners manual should outline the specific intervals for your vehicles requirements. Changing oil every 3K miles isn't always needed or a standard. I do my Sentra every 5K.|||My dealer on my 98 Toyota recommends 5,000 miles.|||if you use fossil fuel (non-synthetic), keep to the 3000 (give or take) mile rule. if you use syntethic, you can easily get 5000+ miles safely.|||Your owner's manual may give different intervals based on your driving habits. You might get as much a 7500 miles if you do a bunch of highway driving. Don't waste your money with the 3000 mile recommendation. It might be a little better for your engine, but probably won't make enough of a difference to be worth it.|||I change mine every 3000 miles, no matter synthetic or not.
synthetic does last longer though, but my 4x4 gets beet|||To maintain the warranty (100,000 mile drivetrain), ya gotta do what the manufacturer recommends. Other than the warranty, the other answers were right about the 5,000 mile oil change.|||Most likely, your Hyundai is still under warranty, so I'd stick with what the owners manual says. If you aren't sure, just stick with the 3 months/3000 mile change interval. After the warranty is expired, you can go to whatever you like. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to go 4-5000 miles on each change but it is better for your engine to stick with the normal interval. I change my truck's oil every 3000 miles and it has over 157,000 miles on it so I must be doing something right.
Hope this helps|||It depends, smaller vehicles can last longer but don't go past 5k bigger vehicles like my Chevy Blazer I do it at 3k, in general though the best would be 3k for any vehicle
synthetic does last longer though, but my 4x4 gets beet|||To maintain the warranty (100,000 mile drivetrain), ya gotta do what the manufacturer recommends. Other than the warranty, the other answers were right about the 5,000 mile oil change.|||Most likely, your Hyundai is still under warranty, so I'd stick with what the owners manual says. If you aren't sure, just stick with the 3 months/3000 mile change interval. After the warranty is expired, you can go to whatever you like. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to go 4-5000 miles on each change but it is better for your engine to stick with the normal interval. I change my truck's oil every 3000 miles and it has over 157,000 miles on it so I must be doing something right.
Hope this helps|||It depends, smaller vehicles can last longer but don't go past 5k bigger vehicles like my Chevy Blazer I do it at 3k, in general though the best would be 3k for any vehicle
How many miles will I get with a Mobile 1 synthetic oil change?
I just got my oil changed at Walmart this evening and they told me I should not go more than 5,000 miles until I change it again. Any advice?|||you can talk to this guy i know jay at lubrication solutions, he sales amsoil and if you switch to that you change your oil once a year awesome, heres his email to you if you want it lubricationsolutions@gmail.com|||i change my oil every 3,000 miles|||A little common sense can weigh into a proper decision.
1 All oils are regulated in the U.S shelves.
2. What kind of driving do you do - You answer that
It's like buying tire: Do I buy Good Year for 50,000 miles or Walmart brand for 30,000 miles. Just so you know, Bushitte on the road can happen anytime. The question you ask yourself, will the better be BETTER. The real answer: Newer is ALWAYS better. I use normal oil 10-40 and change them sooner than later, 3000 miles vs.5000 miles|||I use Mobile 1 full synthetic in my 89 Ford F-150 4x4. The recommended interval is 5,000 miles. This is stated by Mobile Oil Co.
1 All oils are regulated in the U.S shelves.
2. What kind of driving do you do - You answer that
It's like buying tire: Do I buy Good Year for 50,000 miles or Walmart brand for 30,000 miles. Just so you know, Bushitte on the road can happen anytime. The question you ask yourself, will the better be BETTER. The real answer: Newer is ALWAYS better. I use normal oil 10-40 and change them sooner than later, 3000 miles vs.5000 miles|||I use Mobile 1 full synthetic in my 89 Ford F-150 4x4. The recommended interval is 5,000 miles. This is stated by Mobile Oil Co.
I forgot to change my oil filter when changing my oil, what should I do?
I just changed my oil in my car but I forgot to change the filter. I use 5W-30 Synthetic oil on a 2000 Nissan Maxima. Should I do it again and change the filter or is it okay to leave it until the next oil change? I read that it's okay to change it every other oil change and I also read that nowadays it should be changed every oil change. I don't know what to do.|||just change the filter now and add the little extra oil to fill the new filter cos the reason u change the oil filter is cos it gets full of the particles it collects so change it for a new one|||Obviously these people don't read. You are using synthetic, which means you may not change your oil for 6 months or more, or up to 12,000 miles, because synthetic oil is the best there is for your car, and lasts much longer than regular oil. Yes If you can get the filter off and lose a small amount in the pan it would be good and then just fill what you lost. It might get messy tho, filter off, and immediately install the new one which will drip all over your hands till it is sealed. Good luck.|||just leave it, and change your oil a little sooner than 3,000 miles. if you have the extra money to go buy the oil all over again, go for it, but if your car is under 100,000 miles there really isn't much difference in changing the oil filter, and even if it is over 100,000 miles, as long as it runs strong and there wasn't any debris in the oil you just pulled from your car, it should be fine, just change your oil and your filter at around 2,500 miles instead of 3,000... but then again, my advice is to always change your oil around 2,500 miles...|||Yes change the filter only , now as Alan says,but do it with a cold engine now,and rap
a plastic bag around the old filter as youtake it off,then you wont make a mess ,will make
it easy for you.When you first start up let it idle for approx 10 to 15 seconds,ok.|||If you customarily change the filter when you do an oil change, do it now. You may need to check oil level after running the engine a while, add oil if necessary.|||Alan is right those other people are wrong that would be a waste to change your oil at 2500 miles with synthetic|||Leave it on, just change the oil a little sooner next time.|||Just change out the filter. You will only lose the amount of oil that is inside the filter.Add some more. The filters do not cost that much and I would change them with every oil change regardless of what someone wrote.
a plastic bag around the old filter as youtake it off,then you wont make a mess ,will make
it easy for you.When you first start up let it idle for approx 10 to 15 seconds,ok.|||If you customarily change the filter when you do an oil change, do it now. You may need to check oil level after running the engine a while, add oil if necessary.|||Alan is right those other people are wrong that would be a waste to change your oil at 2500 miles with synthetic|||Leave it on, just change the oil a little sooner next time.|||Just change out the filter. You will only lose the amount of oil that is inside the filter.Add some more. The filters do not cost that much and I would change them with every oil change regardless of what someone wrote.
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