Saturday, December 24, 2011
I have a 99 stratus and after getting an oil change done the next morning I ended up with a major oil leak?
What I am wondering is I was told that it was a combination between the oil pan and the rear main seal leaking and the dealership that did the oil change won't take responsibility for it. I was told by several people that I should get the oil pan done first and then if the leak persists get the main seal fixed? Is that recommended?|||This only started leaking after the oil change? Generally pans and rear mains don't start leaking after an oil change. Sounds like they are trying to cover their butt and left the filter or oil drain bolt loose. Get a second opinion before you have serious engine problems from the oil leaking out.|||well oil pan and rear main seals do not start leaking cause of an oil change.if anything with the oil being changed,puts the oil level at a higher level since it is filled up with the right amount.which in turn will be a bigger oil leak .its not the dealers fault,unless you just bought the car and or its under warranty and an oil leak or two happens.it is possible that it has a bad gasket on the oil drain plug,its cross threaded.the oil filter could be loose or have a defect in it from the maker of it.if your going to have it fixed ,best to do both at once and get it done with.
How do you preform an oil change on a 93 Buick Lesabre?
Oh and how long I have until I need another oil change. It has a 180 k miles on it.|||That is an excellent question - I hope someone answers this!|||type into search box
how to change motor oil
how to remove oil filter
does not matter what type of car steps will be about same
any parts store can set you up for everything you need just ask them say its my first oil change
i need everything to do a oil change they be happy to fix you up
and welcome to auto shop 101
how to change motor oil
how to remove oil filter
does not matter what type of car steps will be about same
any parts store can set you up for everything you need just ask them say its my first oil change
i need everything to do a oil change they be happy to fix you up
and welcome to auto shop 101
How could are the home oil change systems?
I am thinking to buy an automatic oil change system for my car which costs like $40 or so. What you think of this buy? Is it worth it? Did you experince any problem with it? please advise.|||just the fact your willing to buy this means your willing to work on your own car.
do it the old fashioned way and save some money
do it the old fashioned way and save some money
How many miles should you wait before doing your first oil change?
I just bought a 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6 how many miles should I wait before doing my first oil change I think 3,000 is too long to wait for the first one, and I was also thinking of using all synthetic oil does anyone have any thaughts on this?|||You have a very good point. When I first bought my 2000 Acura Integra Type - R (which was stolen 2 months later :( ) The dealer recommended me to come back so they can change the oil and re-torque my cylinder heads. I guess for a brand new car, this is the time when pistons are making grooves on the cylinder head and some pieces of metals will be filtered but you don't want that floating inside your engine. So I will just give it a change at around 500-750 miles. What you gonna loose? Exactly... Maybe a little life off the engine too..|||the first one should be done anytime between 1 and 3000 that will remove any particles from inside the new engine closer to 1000 is better after all its $30 to keep your new engine healthy do not use synthetic until after 10000 as it is to slippery and wont allow the rings to seat properly after that go for it less friction runs cooler gets better mileage|||just wait for a few hundred thousand miles
its 3000 and it aint to long i know people how only change it every 5000 miles and has done it for 60 something years and never hurt a car doing it|||Ford uses a semi synthetic at the factory and any dealer that uses motorcraft oil in their service (some don't)
Ford will actually tell you 5,000 miles (rumors from some dealer techs is Ford plans on making it 7500 for all come 2008) .. most recommend 3,000 miles but since you are paying the note, I say whenever you want to.. be it at 1000 miles... I'm a mechanic and did mine personally at 1500 miles first go around and at 190,000 miles on one truck, the motor was still running perfect and the inside was still clean when I sold it (and with no work done on the engine)
But as the fellow above said, Unless you own a explorer, some new mustangs, or some rangers.... You need 5w20 oil .. Ford has had issues with heavier weight oil causing start up noises on their newer trucks as of late|||1st oil change at 1000 miles, then at 5000 and every 5000 therafter.
If you choose to use synthetic, you can go every 10,000|||really, since your car is brand new, newer cars don't need to be changed every 3000. every 5000 for the first 30-40k miles is okay. older the car the more frequently you need to change the oil. technology has improved engine function and ouput to the point where that "old wives tale" of 3000 miles is irrelevant.
synthetics are more durable and make the engine last longer than if you were to use conventional oil. it is more expensive but in the long run will be better for your engine.
if you really can't wait 3000 miles then you CAN do it earlier but nearly all mechanics will tell you that you don't need to since it's a newer car|||it's 3 months or 3,000 miles|||I would go with the 1000 mileage as stated by someone earlier. And as far as the 10000 mile before synthetic I don't understand where he got his info. Go buy a new Corvette or most European cars and they are factory filled with synthetic. So if you want to use synthetic go ahead. No truth to the "too slippery" theory. But whatever you do make sure you use 5w20. That is the only oil that ford uses on all its new vehicles. Most shops know that but just to be safe make sure you ask about it first before someone ruins your warranty.|||If you drive hard change it at 500 miles
if your an easy driver you can change it at 1500----2000 miles
They say synthetic is good
But I use different oil...
its 3000 and it aint to long i know people how only change it every 5000 miles and has done it for 60 something years and never hurt a car doing it|||Ford uses a semi synthetic at the factory and any dealer that uses motorcraft oil in their service (some don't)
Ford will actually tell you 5,000 miles (rumors from some dealer techs is Ford plans on making it 7500 for all come 2008) .. most recommend 3,000 miles but since you are paying the note, I say whenever you want to.. be it at 1000 miles... I'm a mechanic and did mine personally at 1500 miles first go around and at 190,000 miles on one truck, the motor was still running perfect and the inside was still clean when I sold it (and with no work done on the engine)
But as the fellow above said, Unless you own a explorer, some new mustangs, or some rangers.... You need 5w20 oil .. Ford has had issues with heavier weight oil causing start up noises on their newer trucks as of late|||1st oil change at 1000 miles, then at 5000 and every 5000 therafter.
If you choose to use synthetic, you can go every 10,000|||really, since your car is brand new, newer cars don't need to be changed every 3000. every 5000 for the first 30-40k miles is okay. older the car the more frequently you need to change the oil. technology has improved engine function and ouput to the point where that "old wives tale" of 3000 miles is irrelevant.
synthetics are more durable and make the engine last longer than if you were to use conventional oil. it is more expensive but in the long run will be better for your engine.
if you really can't wait 3000 miles then you CAN do it earlier but nearly all mechanics will tell you that you don't need to since it's a newer car|||it's 3 months or 3,000 miles|||I would go with the 1000 mileage as stated by someone earlier. And as far as the 10000 mile before synthetic I don't understand where he got his info. Go buy a new Corvette or most European cars and they are factory filled with synthetic. So if you want to use synthetic go ahead. No truth to the "too slippery" theory. But whatever you do make sure you use 5w20. That is the only oil that ford uses on all its new vehicles. Most shops know that but just to be safe make sure you ask about it first before someone ruins your warranty.|||If you drive hard change it at 500 miles
if your an easy driver you can change it at 1500----2000 miles
They say synthetic is good
But I use different oil...
How much does a dealer charge for an oil change, point inspection, etc. for service intervals?
Is it a lot more getting the oil change/servicing at the dealer.|||sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't you will have to call the dealer and ask what they charge and go from there, I take mine to the dealer as they charge $19.95.|||price is set by individual dealer, call and ask
Is it a good idea to add a oil change and hand car wash to my future smog test shop?
I am planning to buy a smog shop and was wondering if it were a good idea to hire a oil change technician and another person for a hand car wash. I am planning to run this owner absentee but I will still check in every week and watch everything via technology. any ideas or suggestions?|||I think the oil change tech is a good idea. People who don't pass the test could probably be easily talked into an oil change. Car washing I'm not so sure about. A lot of car owners don't really take good care of their cars - they need to pass emissions, so the oil change is necessary, but hand washing an old pick up truck, for example, is just not going to sell.
I bought a used car and the oil was last changed on december of 2006, should i change the oil?
The car has 71,000 miles and the next oil change is due when the car has 72,000 miles but the last oil change was about a year and some months ago. I noticed that when I drive the car sometimes it starts shaking, kinda like it wants to stop. Auto machanics have checked the car and say they don't find anything wrong. Could it be the oil that causes the car to shake sometimes i use it?|||"NO MATTER WHAT!" Never Go Past 10 Months on an Oil %26amp; Filter Change!! Also have the System Flushed!|||Yes, please change it, every 3,000 miles or 3 months, which ever comes first. Unless the car has synthetic.|||no shaking cause by lack of oil change unless internal engine component has a failure. at least change oil once a year. ideally every 3 months or 3000 miles, with everday driving.|||I dont know about the shakes but you are to change your oil every 3000 mi or 3 months, whatever comes first. I would be to be on the safe side. Sounds like it has sat awhile, so maybe moisture is in it.
The shakeing might be from moisture in the gas tank, try some "HEET" in it first or some type of gas stabilizer.|||wouldn't have anything to do with the oil change.
try a set of spark plugs|||It wouldn't hurt to change the oil, just for piece of mind. It sounds more likely that you have a fuel problem though, with the car shaking and wanting to stall.|||no but change the oil|||yes change it.|||Change the oil.
It's an inexpensive maintenance procedure.
If you didn't change it and a mechanical failure occurred before 72000 you'd be out a lot more $.
Many sources recommend changing the oil every 3-5 thousand miles or every 3-4 months which ever comes first.
Your car is way overdue based on the time the oil was changed last.
The shaking? I don't know?|||(YES) averry 6 monuth's of havey use's! teran-z all so|||I doubt the oil does that but you should go ahead and change it. Cars under 15 years old typically only need oil changed every 5000 miles unless you drive stop and go constantly, then 3000. But for now go ahead and get it changed. I would find a different mechanic to find the source of the shaking; that isn't right to be doing that.|||I really don't know what to tell you...I have a ford explorer and it used to shake then the drive shaft sheared off the rear and I managed to find a replacement part and changed it out myself and all the shaking and alot of the noises stopped. If you have a front wheel drive vehicle this will not be your problem. Take it to a mechanic not to the people that sold it to you and have them run a diagnostic check. It might be something as simple as a fuel filter. Good luck!|||please change every 3000 miles are 3 months shaking could be anything like just replaceing fuel filter and i would strongly recommend that if you have that long on your oil you do complete tune up plugs wire cap button,pvc valve fuel filter
The shakeing might be from moisture in the gas tank, try some "HEET" in it first or some type of gas stabilizer.|||wouldn't have anything to do with the oil change.
try a set of spark plugs|||It wouldn't hurt to change the oil, just for piece of mind. It sounds more likely that you have a fuel problem though, with the car shaking and wanting to stall.|||no but change the oil|||yes change it.|||Change the oil.
It's an inexpensive maintenance procedure.
If you didn't change it and a mechanical failure occurred before 72000 you'd be out a lot more $.
Many sources recommend changing the oil every 3-5 thousand miles or every 3-4 months which ever comes first.
Your car is way overdue based on the time the oil was changed last.
The shaking? I don't know?|||(YES) averry 6 monuth's of havey use's! teran-z all so|||I doubt the oil does that but you should go ahead and change it. Cars under 15 years old typically only need oil changed every 5000 miles unless you drive stop and go constantly, then 3000. But for now go ahead and get it changed. I would find a different mechanic to find the source of the shaking; that isn't right to be doing that.|||I really don't know what to tell you...I have a ford explorer and it used to shake then the drive shaft sheared off the rear and I managed to find a replacement part and changed it out myself and all the shaking and alot of the noises stopped. If you have a front wheel drive vehicle this will not be your problem. Take it to a mechanic not to the people that sold it to you and have them run a diagnostic check. It might be something as simple as a fuel filter. Good luck!|||please change every 3000 miles are 3 months shaking could be anything like just replaceing fuel filter and i would strongly recommend that if you have that long on your oil you do complete tune up plugs wire cap button,pvc valve fuel filter
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