I just got myself a bottle of Shell Helix Ultra motor oil. This oil is fully synthetic. I have a 2008 Honda Civic and was wondering how many miles the Shell Helix Ultra will be good for since its fully synthetic. I've never used synthetic oil previously...I used to change my oil previously at 3.5k miles.How many miles is Shell Helix Ultra (fully synthetic) motor oil good for?
Regardless of the oil, whether it be fully synthetic, blend or pure oil, I try to still change my oil every 3,000 miles. It just helps with the basic wear and tear of the vehicle. BUt synthetics are supposed to work for many many miles. I seen an example of synthetic once where they ran an engine for 30 minutes, pulled the plug and drained out all the oil, and then the engine ran for another 8 hours without blowing. The synthetic oil leaves a microscopic film to help protect and to keep durability in your motor. However I still like to change mine every 3,000 so that all harmful deposits from the actual firing of the spark plugs and that build up that gets in the valve train, out of the engine. As for brand, one is just about as good as the other. Shell is good, along with Quaker State, Valvoline, Havoline, and Motorcraft even makes a good oil product.How many miles is Shell Helix Ultra (fully synthetic) motor oil good for?
I would say Synthetic oil is good for around 7,500 to 10,000 mile range depending on whether you drive more in the city or highway. Also the amount of oil capacity of the engine will also effect the life of the oil. City driving being the most strenuous on the engine and requiring more frequent oil changes.
Your Civic is equipped with an oil wear measuring device that displays on the dash.
I would think you may be able to extend the change intervals.
Regardless of the oil, it still collects impurities with use.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Do you like fully synthetic motor oil, Do you think it is worth the extra cost?
How many miles can you go between changing? I'm talking about a family car, used mostly on paved highway.Do you like fully synthetic motor oil, Do you think it is worth the extra cost?
I've used Mobil one since 1980 and all my cars have lasted at least 200,000 miles. If you remove the valve cover from an engine that has always used synthetic oil, you'll find bright, sparkling, clean, shiny metal under there! Most new car manufacturers are putting it in from the factory. You no longer need to wait to use synthetic oil on your very first oil change when you buy a car. You can go at least double the drain interval for city driving (about 7,000 miles) between oil changes conservatively, as long as your engine is operating normally. You can test the oil if you want to extend the drain intervals longer, but that's a pain and costs money. Use the OEM oil filter or a quality filter like Wix. Highway driving is the easiest on the oil and the engine will last 300,000 miles, unless maybe a timing chain finally wears or something. It protects your engine in case of loss of oil pressure too.Do you like fully synthetic motor oil, Do you think it is worth the extra cost?
I think it's a waste of money. I change my oil every 5000 miles per Toyota and I use regular motor oil.
Synthetic is the way to go! I wouldnt recomend it in a car thet leaks oil tho...its expensive. Synthetic oil doesnt break down. It maintains its viscocity (thickness) under most circumstances. It also tends to stick to the internal parts due to its chemical makeup.
It has definately made a difference in my Harley. Now I use it in all my vehicles.
Well, my husband swears by it. He uses AMSOIL in all of our vehicles; has for years. With that brand, and a 5W30 or heavier oil, you can get 25,000 miles or 12 months between changes.
The only time he wouldn't recommend synthetic is if the car was burning oil, or leaking it. At that point, it becomes too expensive to be worthwhile.
I'm including a link to the AMSOIL page, as well as a basic article on lubricants.
Yes, synthetic motor oil is the best.
15.000 miles is reccomended between changes, but you can go farther.
Mobile 1 and Amsoil are two good brands.
syntheic oil is the best i use all the time got 400 thousand miles out of a 350 ford econoline van using it motor is still running but body wore out i still see it today running around good luck:)
Yes I do.... matter of fact it gets used in my mowers, though for miles between changing, I'd recommend you have a oil analysis done, to see your limit basically before the oil wears out, engines differ, some beat the hell out of it more then others, but the synthetic oil stands up to it longer then conventional. Syns don't sludge easy, they stand up to higher heat longer, and also have better cold pumping ability (gets through the engine faster, so less startup wear) and it practically will leave the engine sparkling clean. The first poster should be warned, some toyota engines have a bad sludging problem, reason why toyota has urged synthetics more. Redline, Amsoil, Mobil 1, and Pennzoil Platinum are all top shelf synthetics, I'm leaving castrol syntec out, because its a group 3 hydrocracking petroleum synthetic, sold at true synthetic prices, when its far cheaper to produce. Its still a great oil though. Synthetics are higher, but I do beleive, and have seen, engines last longer with it and stay cleaner. Remember to not use a cheaply made and overpriced fram oil filter, use a wix.
Back in the 70's they ran synthetic 5w-30 synthetic oil in a diesel truck for 100,000 miles without changing it, and then took the engine apart - no wear. I used to change my Mobil 1 every 25000 miles. MY engine has 150,000 miles on it and doesn't burn oil. Consumer reports ran a test on taxi cabs using regular oil and the manufacturers recommendation (7500 miles between changes). At the end of 75,000 miles the engines looked new inside. Synthetic is better, so manufacturers specify changes every 15,000 miles. There is no doubt that it's better, and you can save money by changing it every 15,ooo miles.
I've used Mobil one since 1980 and all my cars have lasted at least 200,000 miles. If you remove the valve cover from an engine that has always used synthetic oil, you'll find bright, sparkling, clean, shiny metal under there! Most new car manufacturers are putting it in from the factory. You no longer need to wait to use synthetic oil on your very first oil change when you buy a car. You can go at least double the drain interval for city driving (about 7,000 miles) between oil changes conservatively, as long as your engine is operating normally. You can test the oil if you want to extend the drain intervals longer, but that's a pain and costs money. Use the OEM oil filter or a quality filter like Wix. Highway driving is the easiest on the oil and the engine will last 300,000 miles, unless maybe a timing chain finally wears or something. It protects your engine in case of loss of oil pressure too.Do you like fully synthetic motor oil, Do you think it is worth the extra cost?
I think it's a waste of money. I change my oil every 5000 miles per Toyota and I use regular motor oil.
Synthetic is the way to go! I wouldnt recomend it in a car thet leaks oil tho...its expensive. Synthetic oil doesnt break down. It maintains its viscocity (thickness) under most circumstances. It also tends to stick to the internal parts due to its chemical makeup.
It has definately made a difference in my Harley. Now I use it in all my vehicles.
Well, my husband swears by it. He uses AMSOIL in all of our vehicles; has for years. With that brand, and a 5W30 or heavier oil, you can get 25,000 miles or 12 months between changes.
The only time he wouldn't recommend synthetic is if the car was burning oil, or leaking it. At that point, it becomes too expensive to be worthwhile.
I'm including a link to the AMSOIL page, as well as a basic article on lubricants.
Yes, synthetic motor oil is the best.
15.000 miles is reccomended between changes, but you can go farther.
Mobile 1 and Amsoil are two good brands.
syntheic oil is the best i use all the time got 400 thousand miles out of a 350 ford econoline van using it motor is still running but body wore out i still see it today running around good luck:)
Yes I do.... matter of fact it gets used in my mowers, though for miles between changing, I'd recommend you have a oil analysis done, to see your limit basically before the oil wears out, engines differ, some beat the hell out of it more then others, but the synthetic oil stands up to it longer then conventional. Syns don't sludge easy, they stand up to higher heat longer, and also have better cold pumping ability (gets through the engine faster, so less startup wear) and it practically will leave the engine sparkling clean. The first poster should be warned, some toyota engines have a bad sludging problem, reason why toyota has urged synthetics more. Redline, Amsoil, Mobil 1, and Pennzoil Platinum are all top shelf synthetics, I'm leaving castrol syntec out, because its a group 3 hydrocracking petroleum synthetic, sold at true synthetic prices, when its far cheaper to produce. Its still a great oil though. Synthetics are higher, but I do beleive, and have seen, engines last longer with it and stay cleaner. Remember to not use a cheaply made and overpriced fram oil filter, use a wix.
Back in the 70's they ran synthetic 5w-30 synthetic oil in a diesel truck for 100,000 miles without changing it, and then took the engine apart - no wear. I used to change my Mobil 1 every 25000 miles. MY engine has 150,000 miles on it and doesn't burn oil. Consumer reports ran a test on taxi cabs using regular oil and the manufacturers recommendation (7500 miles between changes). At the end of 75,000 miles the engines looked new inside. Synthetic is better, so manufacturers specify changes every 15,000 miles. There is no doubt that it's better, and you can save money by changing it every 15,ooo miles.
How do you get a motor oil/grease stain out of denim?
My better half got some sort of motor oil or grease on his jeans. I've washed them at least three times now and rubbed detergent on the spot as a pre treater and nothing has worked. Just curious if there are any ways anyone else knows about how to get this stain out. I know that you can use normal house hold products to get certain stains out like hairspray on make-up stains. Just not to sure what to use on a motor oil/grease stain. Any suggestions?How do you get a motor oil/grease stain out of denim?
spray the stain with some WD40 let it absorb rub with your hands and wash as you normally would.How do you get a motor oil/grease stain out of denim?
You can find some good advice on removing oil stains from jeans here: http://www.jeanshub.com/JeansCare-OliveC鈥?/a>
Dawn Dish Detergent.....it gets grease out....
you might also want to heat up the stain with a hair dryer and blot it with a paper towel
spray the stain with some WD40 let it absorb rub with your hands and wash as you normally would.How do you get a motor oil/grease stain out of denim?
You can find some good advice on removing oil stains from jeans here: http://www.jeanshub.com/JeansCare-OliveC鈥?/a>
Dawn Dish Detergent.....it gets grease out....
you might also want to heat up the stain with a hair dryer and blot it with a paper towel
I have motor oil leaking into my overflow tank. What could the problem be? How can I fix it?
It was already determined that it is oil and not old antifreeze. The mechanic said it was the head gasket. He said if it is cracked, it needs to be replaced. Wouldn't it be cracked anyway if there is oil going into the expansion tank?I have motor oil leaking into my overflow tank. What could the problem be? How can I fix it?
Not necessairily-could just be seeping past a burned out piece of the gasket.The head itself will need to be checked by a machine shop-they use a UV dye-for cracks and warpage.
Your mechanic was referencing the head gasket for definite replacement and the head for removal/inspection/possible replacement. Good time to give the cooling system an overhaul-check water pump, flush radiator, new thermostat, new coolant, new radiator cap, etc.
Makes sense to check/adjust the valvetrain, while the head's being r%26amp;r'ed. Basic tuneup, too.
Head gaskets aren't too hard, but sometimes you find you've opened a can of worms, know what I'm saying?I have motor oil leaking into my overflow tank. What could the problem be? How can I fix it?
Your mechanic is correct. You have what is known in the industry as a blown head gasket. It could be a cracked head too. Hope it isn't. Either way you have an expensive repair bill coming.
If I were you I would first decide how much the car is worth. If the cost to repair the car is more than its worth you might be better off getting another vehicle.
You never mention what year or brand of car you own so I can't tell you if it is something you might be able to fix. You could try and find a Tech school in your area to see if they would fix it for you. However they take there time on things as it is a learning experience for the students.
I wouldn't keep driving this car either as if you get to much oil in the water you could blow the engine. I wish you well with your problem...
Head Gasket needs to be replaced
Yes! you have a major problem. Every thing needs drained%26amp; fixed at once or all will be ruined.
blown gasket. expensive to fix, but engine will seize if you don't.
I would take the advice from cape nut, I would have told you basically the same thing
It's a virtual certainty that the oil in your header tank is there because of a failed cylinder head gasket. You need to have a fair amount of experience to fit a replacement but, with the right tools , a Haynes repair manual would probably help you to do it. However it could mean that where the gasket is leaking it will have damaged the mating faces of the cylinder block and cylinder head which will necessitate having one or both skimmed. Generally speaking a new gasket will not compensate for damaged faces of these 2 major components. You should either get the repair done ASAP or do it yourself. Don't continue to run the car until this is done. It may be, too, that water is finding its way into the sump which tends to emulsify the oil and this doesn't enhance its lubrication properties. Small point...I guess the mechanic used the word ';might'; because he didn't want to take on the repair. In my opinion water in the oil needs fixing urgently. Good luck.
HEAD GASKET...............................
Some engines just have a history of blowing head gaskets.
Some head gasket failures can be blamed on a hard-to-seal cylinder head.
Overheating is also a very common cause of head gasket failures. If the engine gets too hot, the cylinder head can swell to the point where it crushes the head gasket (usually between the cylinders because this is the thinnest point). The extruded material and/or cracked combustion armor then provides a leak path for coolant and/or combustion gases.
Another common cause of head gasket failure is excessive pressure in the combustion chamber. This can be the result of detonation and/or pre-ignition.
The only way you can fix it, would be to replace the head gasket.
Sometimes that costs more than just getting a new engine or another car, unless you know some good mechanic that you are friends with.
Not necessairily-could just be seeping past a burned out piece of the gasket.The head itself will need to be checked by a machine shop-they use a UV dye-for cracks and warpage.
Your mechanic was referencing the head gasket for definite replacement and the head for removal/inspection/possible replacement. Good time to give the cooling system an overhaul-check water pump, flush radiator, new thermostat, new coolant, new radiator cap, etc.
Makes sense to check/adjust the valvetrain, while the head's being r%26amp;r'ed. Basic tuneup, too.
Head gaskets aren't too hard, but sometimes you find you've opened a can of worms, know what I'm saying?I have motor oil leaking into my overflow tank. What could the problem be? How can I fix it?
Your mechanic is correct. You have what is known in the industry as a blown head gasket. It could be a cracked head too. Hope it isn't. Either way you have an expensive repair bill coming.
If I were you I would first decide how much the car is worth. If the cost to repair the car is more than its worth you might be better off getting another vehicle.
You never mention what year or brand of car you own so I can't tell you if it is something you might be able to fix. You could try and find a Tech school in your area to see if they would fix it for you. However they take there time on things as it is a learning experience for the students.
I wouldn't keep driving this car either as if you get to much oil in the water you could blow the engine. I wish you well with your problem...
Head Gasket needs to be replaced
Yes! you have a major problem. Every thing needs drained%26amp; fixed at once or all will be ruined.
blown gasket. expensive to fix, but engine will seize if you don't.
I would take the advice from cape nut, I would have told you basically the same thing
It's a virtual certainty that the oil in your header tank is there because of a failed cylinder head gasket. You need to have a fair amount of experience to fit a replacement but, with the right tools , a Haynes repair manual would probably help you to do it. However it could mean that where the gasket is leaking it will have damaged the mating faces of the cylinder block and cylinder head which will necessitate having one or both skimmed. Generally speaking a new gasket will not compensate for damaged faces of these 2 major components. You should either get the repair done ASAP or do it yourself. Don't continue to run the car until this is done. It may be, too, that water is finding its way into the sump which tends to emulsify the oil and this doesn't enhance its lubrication properties. Small point...I guess the mechanic used the word ';might'; because he didn't want to take on the repair. In my opinion water in the oil needs fixing urgently. Good luck.
HEAD GASKET...............................
Some engines just have a history of blowing head gaskets.
Some head gasket failures can be blamed on a hard-to-seal cylinder head.
Overheating is also a very common cause of head gasket failures. If the engine gets too hot, the cylinder head can swell to the point where it crushes the head gasket (usually between the cylinders because this is the thinnest point). The extruded material and/or cracked combustion armor then provides a leak path for coolant and/or combustion gases.
Another common cause of head gasket failure is excessive pressure in the combustion chamber. This can be the result of detonation and/or pre-ignition.
The only way you can fix it, would be to replace the head gasket.
Sometimes that costs more than just getting a new engine or another car, unless you know some good mechanic that you are friends with.
What would be the best motor oil for a 1994 Ford Taurus SHO with 148K miles?
What would be the best motor oil for a 1994 Ford Taurus SHO with 148K miles?What would be the best motor oil for a 1994 Ford Taurus SHO with 148K miles?
Castrol High Mileage http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericar鈥?/a>What would be the best motor oil for a 1994 Ford Taurus SHO with 148K miles?
Unless you live in the far north I'd go with 20-50. Better lubrication at any temp.
10w30 or 5w30 is what ford recommends. stick with that. the sho motor is differnt from other motors.skin infection
Castrol High Mileage http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericar鈥?/a>What would be the best motor oil for a 1994 Ford Taurus SHO with 148K miles?
Unless you live in the far north I'd go with 20-50. Better lubrication at any temp.
10w30 or 5w30 is what ford recommends. stick with that. the sho motor is differnt from other motors.
How much motor oil do I need for a Mercedes Benz 190E?
Hello!
I want to change the motor oil of my Mercedes Benz (190E 2.6) but I don't know how much oil I need, and what's the best oil you can recommend me?
Than you!How much motor oil do I need for a Mercedes Benz 190E?
Poor mans benz the 190 series, I would check the manual its between 6 and 8 quarts, and on a car that old, I wouldnt really worry about what brand.How much motor oil do I need for a Mercedes Benz 190E?
penis
the operating manual will tell you both.
You would need 10W40 Castor Oil, six quarts.
I want to change the motor oil of my Mercedes Benz (190E 2.6) but I don't know how much oil I need, and what's the best oil you can recommend me?
Than you!How much motor oil do I need for a Mercedes Benz 190E?
Poor mans benz the 190 series, I would check the manual its between 6 and 8 quarts, and on a car that old, I wouldnt really worry about what brand.How much motor oil do I need for a Mercedes Benz 190E?
penis
the operating manual will tell you both.
You would need 10W40 Castor Oil, six quarts.
How often to change your motor oil in a car?
Every 3000 miles, or 3 months (alot of places say). Personally, I believe the truth is more in what the owners manual in your car says. For some cars, 7,500mi. may be suggested if you are just using your car for rural highway travel, in normal temperatures. 3,000mi for bumper to bumper traffic, or very hot (or cold) days, beating on your car, ect. ect. One courier driver I used to know, got 400,000mi out of a ford aerostar, changing it every 5,000 miles. MY QUESTION HERE IS WHAT ABOUT TIME? My second car got it's oil changed last December, but only has 2,000 on the oil. Does time matter that much?How often to change your motor oil in a car?
myself every 3000 miles and when its changed you can tell it needed doing.
Or twice a year a have kept to this rule for years and always been fine by me although atm on this car the ol is costing a small fortune.
If you think there is some life left in your oil then see how clear it looks on the stick and leave a bit longer.
And i never and always say never buy cheap oil.You have so much running in there why would anyone want crap turning the parts.How often to change your motor oil in a car?
I go by the book--chevy suburban-350-every 3000 miles
3000 miles is right for regular oil, however, if you are running synthetic oil, then the interval can be longer.
As far as time, change it at the very least once a year in the fall, so that the oil will be able to protect the engine from the winter elements. Twice a year if you are using a straight weight oil, as the viscosity needs are different in winter than in the summer. But ';ALWAYS'; use a quality oil.
info on extended oil change intervals, includes comments from GM: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=14鈥?/a>
I use and recommend Amsoil synthetic, browse their stuff here: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=14鈥?/a>
myself every 3000 miles and when its changed you can tell it needed doing.
Or twice a year a have kept to this rule for years and always been fine by me although atm on this car the ol is costing a small fortune.
If you think there is some life left in your oil then see how clear it looks on the stick and leave a bit longer.
And i never and always say never buy cheap oil.You have so much running in there why would anyone want crap turning the parts.How often to change your motor oil in a car?
I go by the book--chevy suburban-350-every 3000 miles
3000 miles is right for regular oil, however, if you are running synthetic oil, then the interval can be longer.
As far as time, change it at the very least once a year in the fall, so that the oil will be able to protect the engine from the winter elements. Twice a year if you are using a straight weight oil, as the viscosity needs are different in winter than in the summer. But ';ALWAYS'; use a quality oil.
info on extended oil change intervals, includes comments from GM: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=14鈥?/a>
I use and recommend Amsoil synthetic, browse their stuff here: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=14鈥?/a>
What is the difference between synthetic motor oil and regular motor oil?
synthetic oil is made in a lab. it has more of a constant viscosity than conventional oil. It adheres better to the parts. Thus being when cold it doesn't thicken as much and when hot it doesn't thin out. It has a higher break down point than conventional oil so it lasts longer. The positive side to this is you don't have to go but maybe ever 5,000 miles between oil changes. The negative side is if you use it in an older vehicle you have more contaminants getting passed your piston rings. Then your just wasting your money on synthetic. Its best to use synthetic in a newer vehicle than an older one.What is the difference between synthetic motor oil and regular motor oil?
regular motor oil is natural not made in labs, synthetic (which i use) is made in a lab where they can more additives to save engine wear...
i also heard that with regular oil if u loose ur oil u will blow ur motor but with synthetic u will not because it leave more of a oily film
regular motor oil is natural not made in labs, synthetic (which i use) is made in a lab where they can more additives to save engine wear...
i also heard that with regular oil if u loose ur oil u will blow ur motor but with synthetic u will not because it leave more of a oily film
Can a car engine stop working simply because it was low on motor oil?
My car stopped working when I was parked at a red light. About 10 minutes later, it started again, but I had to keep on revving the engine to make it stay on. I later checked and discovered that my oil was low. I put some more oil in to its mark and am not sure that it will solve the problem. Could it have possible been because I was low on oil?Can a car engine stop working simply because it was low on motor oil?
Some cars have a low oil pressure sensor which shuts off the engine to prevent damage if it detects the oil pressure is too low (caused by low oil quantity). How low was it and what kind of car is it?Can a car engine stop working simply because it was low on motor oil?
Normally not unless you are almost out of oil. Most vehicles hold 5 quarts and to have your engine shut off you would need to be approximately 4 quarts low. But then again you will hear strange noises when running.
If you need to keep the engine RPM's up I would suggest maybe a tune up.
Need more information such as vehicle make and model...engine size....ect.
If the car runs out of oil, the engine will cease. Basically the metal gets so hot it is like welding the engine together.
If that happens the engine is pretty much done for.
You should get an oil change soon, and ask them to make
sure there are no leaks.
How low? How much did you have to add? Oil is an engines blood! How well would you work if you were a quart low?:-(=
Possible, but not probable (unless you were REALLY low on oil, like 2 quarts low or more). Don't let your oil get lower than 1 quart low or you risk engine damage. Anything below 2 quarts low and you can seize the engine, which means you'll be buying a new one. In your case, see what happens. If the added oil does the trick, GREAT!!! If not, take it in and get it looked at. DO NOT go to the dealership -- they'll charge you top-dollar and do a crappy job.
Is it a newer car?? if so it might have a shutoff sensor of some sort...
Probably not. That sounds like an ignition issue to me. Make sure you're up on all your maintenance.
Some cars have a low oil pressure sensor which shuts off the engine to prevent damage if it detects the oil pressure is too low (caused by low oil quantity). How low was it and what kind of car is it?Can a car engine stop working simply because it was low on motor oil?
Normally not unless you are almost out of oil. Most vehicles hold 5 quarts and to have your engine shut off you would need to be approximately 4 quarts low. But then again you will hear strange noises when running.
If you need to keep the engine RPM's up I would suggest maybe a tune up.
Need more information such as vehicle make and model...engine size....ect.
If the car runs out of oil, the engine will cease. Basically the metal gets so hot it is like welding the engine together.
If that happens the engine is pretty much done for.
You should get an oil change soon, and ask them to make
sure there are no leaks.
How low? How much did you have to add? Oil is an engines blood! How well would you work if you were a quart low?:-(=
Possible, but not probable (unless you were REALLY low on oil, like 2 quarts low or more). Don't let your oil get lower than 1 quart low or you risk engine damage. Anything below 2 quarts low and you can seize the engine, which means you'll be buying a new one. In your case, see what happens. If the added oil does the trick, GREAT!!! If not, take it in and get it looked at. DO NOT go to the dealership -- they'll charge you top-dollar and do a crappy job.
Is it a newer car?? if so it might have a shutoff sensor of some sort...
Probably not. That sounds like an ignition issue to me. Make sure you're up on all your maintenance.
How come when you change motor oil, you need to drain it first?
If the motor oil stays in the oil tank (not sure if that's the right term), doesn't it mean that it's unused? How come when you change motor oil, you need to drain it first?
Without getting into technical details, the oil gets dirty and ';worn out';
when it lubricates the engine's moving parts. That's why it has to be changed out.
The rule of thumb for ordinary (non-synthetic) motor oil is to change every 3000 miles. The past 20 years, many manufacturer's have been saying you only need to change the oil every 4-5K miles, but they're are generally in the business of selling cars. Changing your oil more often will not hurt your car. Its also important to change the filter when you change the oil, as the filter is full of the used oil when you change it.
The used oil can be cleaned and recycled for other uses.
How come when you change motor oil, you need to drain it first?
Ive got to laugh when I get asked this one, ok where the oil stays is called the oil resoviour. The oil sits in there until you start your engine, collects water, also called condensation. As your engine runs it picks up all types of abasives that come off the inside of your engine, it gets back to your so called oil tank, some get filtered by the filter, some not. The so called VARNISH that gets through has to be removed from the oil. The oil filter will not remove this. This is why the oil also has to be drained, City driving, every 2000 miles, highway driving, every 3000, and dont forget to put water remover in your gas tank to reomove condensation in the gas tank once in the spring and once every tank in the winter, this way your car will start all winter long.............bye
Ruffles, In most cars the motor oil occupies space in the engine oil pan on the very bottom of the motor. The oil pump has a tubular extension on the bottom that extends down near the bottom of the oil pan called the ';oil pick up screen.'; When changing motor oil, there is a drain plug on the side of the oil pan near the bottom. The drain plug is threaded into the oil pan and removed to fully drain all the old used oil out. The oil filter is removed from the engine block at this time also. It has a large threaded hole in the center with smaller holes for pressurized oil circulation inside the oil filter sealing gasket.
The term changing oil in your mind should be ';exchanging the motor oil';. That's what we do, drain out the old beat up oil filled with contaminentcontaminantsewing the oil drain plug back into place, and installing a fresh oil filter. At this time the oil storage pan is empty. We add however many quarts of oil required back inside the engine through the oil fill hole usually on a valve cover. It is free to drain back to the oil pump pick up screen where it's good to go till the next oil change.
Correct oil changes are determined by mileage and or time.
The oil continuously circulates through the engine and oil tank (crankcase actually). All of it gets used and has to be changed. The oil pump draws oil from the crankcase, sends it through the filter, then it goes throughout the engine before it's returned to the crankcase for another cycle. Your car holds between 4-6 qts depending upon your engine.
your oil stays in an oil ';pan'; at the bottom of the engine. a pickup tube sucks it in from the pan and circulates it to the various engine components. over time, blow-by and contaminates deteriorate the quality of the oil, and the old stuff needs to be removed. this is what they do on the lift at the oil change place. after it is removed, they plug the pan with a bolt and replace the oil filter. they will install new oil through the fill hole at the top of the engine. this drains down into the pan, ready to be sucked up again.
if you just add it and add it and so on, it gets too full and the crankshaft will splash the oil and cause air bubbles to form, which also gets sucked up, it's called ';aeriation'; and it's bad for the engine bearings. they don't like air. it starved them of crucial lubrication.
Your oil pan (right term) on the bottom of the engine keeps most of the oil. It returns to the pan after lubricating your engine and is usually filtered to be used again. This includes dirt and grime it picks up. So you must drain the dirty oil before pouring in the new.
The oil is constantly circulating in the engine, but the oil stays THE SAME LEVEL in the oil pan. When you change the oil, you need to drain all of the used oil, change the filter, replace the oil plug, and refill with new oil.
Without getting into technical details, the oil gets dirty and ';worn out';
when it lubricates the engine's moving parts. That's why it has to be changed out.
The rule of thumb for ordinary (non-synthetic) motor oil is to change every 3000 miles. The past 20 years, many manufacturer's have been saying you only need to change the oil every 4-5K miles, but they're are generally in the business of selling cars. Changing your oil more often will not hurt your car. Its also important to change the filter when you change the oil, as the filter is full of the used oil when you change it.
The used oil can be cleaned and recycled for other uses.
How come when you change motor oil, you need to drain it first?
Ive got to laugh when I get asked this one, ok where the oil stays is called the oil resoviour. The oil sits in there until you start your engine, collects water, also called condensation. As your engine runs it picks up all types of abasives that come off the inside of your engine, it gets back to your so called oil tank, some get filtered by the filter, some not. The so called VARNISH that gets through has to be removed from the oil. The oil filter will not remove this. This is why the oil also has to be drained, City driving, every 2000 miles, highway driving, every 3000, and dont forget to put water remover in your gas tank to reomove condensation in the gas tank once in the spring and once every tank in the winter, this way your car will start all winter long.............bye
Ruffles, In most cars the motor oil occupies space in the engine oil pan on the very bottom of the motor. The oil pump has a tubular extension on the bottom that extends down near the bottom of the oil pan called the ';oil pick up screen.'; When changing motor oil, there is a drain plug on the side of the oil pan near the bottom. The drain plug is threaded into the oil pan and removed to fully drain all the old used oil out. The oil filter is removed from the engine block at this time also. It has a large threaded hole in the center with smaller holes for pressurized oil circulation inside the oil filter sealing gasket.
The term changing oil in your mind should be ';exchanging the motor oil';. That's what we do, drain out the old beat up oil filled with contaminentcontaminantsewing the oil drain plug back into place, and installing a fresh oil filter. At this time the oil storage pan is empty. We add however many quarts of oil required back inside the engine through the oil fill hole usually on a valve cover. It is free to drain back to the oil pump pick up screen where it's good to go till the next oil change.
Correct oil changes are determined by mileage and or time.
The oil continuously circulates through the engine and oil tank (crankcase actually). All of it gets used and has to be changed. The oil pump draws oil from the crankcase, sends it through the filter, then it goes throughout the engine before it's returned to the crankcase for another cycle. Your car holds between 4-6 qts depending upon your engine.
your oil stays in an oil ';pan'; at the bottom of the engine. a pickup tube sucks it in from the pan and circulates it to the various engine components. over time, blow-by and contaminates deteriorate the quality of the oil, and the old stuff needs to be removed. this is what they do on the lift at the oil change place. after it is removed, they plug the pan with a bolt and replace the oil filter. they will install new oil through the fill hole at the top of the engine. this drains down into the pan, ready to be sucked up again.
if you just add it and add it and so on, it gets too full and the crankshaft will splash the oil and cause air bubbles to form, which also gets sucked up, it's called ';aeriation'; and it's bad for the engine bearings. they don't like air. it starved them of crucial lubrication.
Your oil pan (right term) on the bottom of the engine keeps most of the oil. It returns to the pan after lubricating your engine and is usually filtered to be used again. This includes dirt and grime it picks up. So you must drain the dirty oil before pouring in the new.
The oil is constantly circulating in the engine, but the oil stays THE SAME LEVEL in the oil pan. When you change the oil, you need to drain all of the used oil, change the filter, replace the oil plug, and refill with new oil.
How do you choose your motor oil?
For clarity's sake, I work for an advertising agency and we are currently doing some research about motor oil for a client.
Any thoughts from professionals or amateur drivers/mechanics about whether the kind of factors help you decide which motor oil to buy; or if you have a preferred motor oil brand you use and why.
If you have a few minutes, I would be really grateful for any thoughts about the subject you might have.
Many thanks!How do you choose your motor oil?
I am surprised that there are so many uninformed people out there. Any one who uses QS or the big ';V'; are not knowledgeable. They do things from habit and not from a researched viewpoint. More engines have have been sludged over by them. The junk yards are loaded with them!!!! I,personally, have desludged engines by almost every manufacturer out there. QS and V begin sludging out almost instantly. They cannot handle temperature extremes. and leave engine parts coated with brown or black waxy crud that over time destroys oil pumps and hydraulic lifters and such. Most people, with any sense, will read the labeling on the oil they are buying. OIls are more manufacturer specific today than ever. There are oils produced with specifications that meet GM standards, Honda standards, etc. VW/Audi require oils that meet specification 502/505 to satisfy warranty. Royal Purple meets NOBODY's specifications!!! (read the label) I trust mobil One products more than any other. They keep the engines cleanest and don't produce sludge. Oil change intervals can be extended. ELF oil from Europe is also excellent. They make oils specific to each car maker. Pennzoil is another fine oil, but they also make cheapy oil. The Platinum series oils keep things clean, as well.When I work on cars, I always remove the oil filler cap and flip it over. If there are brown waxy or black flaky deposits on it, I know the whole inside of the engine looks exactly the same. Engine wear is emminent. I use Butyl Cello-solve to remove all the crap other oils have left in. I clean rings, valve tops, and other engine vitals to prepare for the use of a higher quality oil, like Mobil One. The oils I have mentioned meet ASEA, and ILSAC standards, and are the recommended oils by the finest car makers in the world!!!How do you choose your motor oil?
I'm the no nonsense type mechanic, I don't buy into all of the advertising and fancy bottles. I use Quaker State and Valvoline and this is just a personal choice. I've had over 75 cars over the last 42 years and none of them experienced engine failure due to oil break down. The newer synthetics are OK but are they worth the additional money? I personally don't think so. The high based paraffin oils tend to burn too quickly and on tear down all of that is burnt itself to ever internal part and tanking is the only way to clean them up. Use what you like, I'll stick to what works for me.
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic. We have used it in our race engines for years now and have always found it to perform the best. Nothing sells an oil better than experience. I know that our race engines have put Mobil1 through more than anything I would ever put my own car engine through. Mobil1 has been put to the test in my eyes and therefor I wont use anything else.
Which factors help me decide: proof.
I am a high mileage driver, as of right now i have 315000 km's on a 2002. and on my third car in 4 years. I have lots of experence in oils. I find that quaker state is the best. It seems to hold up great after a hard 5000kms. I have used all the fancy oils and for the cost of them, they are not worth the extra.
i usually stick with the same brand and weight. i always buy 10w30 high mileage pennzoil. that,s what i got and changed my oil yesterday. i like it because i used it for several years and all the cars i had never had any trouble with the motors.
i just put in a new engine in my chevy and i use the highend synthetics because they will make your engine last longer in the end i use 5w-20 Royal Purple or Lucas Motor oilskin infection
Any thoughts from professionals or amateur drivers/mechanics about whether the kind of factors help you decide which motor oil to buy; or if you have a preferred motor oil brand you use and why.
If you have a few minutes, I would be really grateful for any thoughts about the subject you might have.
Many thanks!How do you choose your motor oil?
I am surprised that there are so many uninformed people out there. Any one who uses QS or the big ';V'; are not knowledgeable. They do things from habit and not from a researched viewpoint. More engines have have been sludged over by them. The junk yards are loaded with them!!!! I,personally, have desludged engines by almost every manufacturer out there. QS and V begin sludging out almost instantly. They cannot handle temperature extremes. and leave engine parts coated with brown or black waxy crud that over time destroys oil pumps and hydraulic lifters and such. Most people, with any sense, will read the labeling on the oil they are buying. OIls are more manufacturer specific today than ever. There are oils produced with specifications that meet GM standards, Honda standards, etc. VW/Audi require oils that meet specification 502/505 to satisfy warranty. Royal Purple meets NOBODY's specifications!!! (read the label) I trust mobil One products more than any other. They keep the engines cleanest and don't produce sludge. Oil change intervals can be extended. ELF oil from Europe is also excellent. They make oils specific to each car maker. Pennzoil is another fine oil, but they also make cheapy oil. The Platinum series oils keep things clean, as well.When I work on cars, I always remove the oil filler cap and flip it over. If there are brown waxy or black flaky deposits on it, I know the whole inside of the engine looks exactly the same. Engine wear is emminent. I use Butyl Cello-solve to remove all the crap other oils have left in. I clean rings, valve tops, and other engine vitals to prepare for the use of a higher quality oil, like Mobil One. The oils I have mentioned meet ASEA, and ILSAC standards, and are the recommended oils by the finest car makers in the world!!!How do you choose your motor oil?
I'm the no nonsense type mechanic, I don't buy into all of the advertising and fancy bottles. I use Quaker State and Valvoline and this is just a personal choice. I've had over 75 cars over the last 42 years and none of them experienced engine failure due to oil break down. The newer synthetics are OK but are they worth the additional money? I personally don't think so. The high based paraffin oils tend to burn too quickly and on tear down all of that is burnt itself to ever internal part and tanking is the only way to clean them up. Use what you like, I'll stick to what works for me.
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic. We have used it in our race engines for years now and have always found it to perform the best. Nothing sells an oil better than experience. I know that our race engines have put Mobil1 through more than anything I would ever put my own car engine through. Mobil1 has been put to the test in my eyes and therefor I wont use anything else.
Which factors help me decide: proof.
I am a high mileage driver, as of right now i have 315000 km's on a 2002. and on my third car in 4 years. I have lots of experence in oils. I find that quaker state is the best. It seems to hold up great after a hard 5000kms. I have used all the fancy oils and for the cost of them, they are not worth the extra.
i usually stick with the same brand and weight. i always buy 10w30 high mileage pennzoil. that,s what i got and changed my oil yesterday. i like it because i used it for several years and all the cars i had never had any trouble with the motors.
i just put in a new engine in my chevy and i use the highend synthetics because they will make your engine last longer in the end i use 5w-20 Royal Purple or Lucas Motor oil
How do I make bio diesel from used motor oil (black diesel) or from used hydraulic fluid?
you can't convert motor oil or hydroloic fluid intobio diesel they and be filtered to burn in diesel engines tho or refined into a true diesel but the term biodiesel means diesel fuel transformed from a biological organism (various forms of cooking oil). motor oil or hydroloic fluid is a hydrocarbom biodiesel is a hydroxide hence motor oil or hydroloic fluid releases co2(carbondioxide) when burned and biodiesel releases h2o (water) when burned. I think your question may have been how do you convert motor oil or hydroloic fluid into a fuel you can burn as a diesel fuel(not biodiesel) answer a lot of people are just filtering the wastoil with a 10 micron filter and lowering the viscosity by mixing with 5 to 10 % diesel or kerosine you have to dilute with a greater percentage during cold weather or in colder climates also you can make a tank heater to preheat the oil so you can burn a higher viscosity mixture hope this helps here are some links you may find useful and informativeHow do I make bio diesel from used motor oil (black diesel) or from used hydraulic fluid?
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How do I make bio diesel from used motor oil (black diesel) or from used hydraulic fluid?
go to www.bluegrassfuel.net. they have all the info one would ever need to answer this question. Report Abuse
Bio-diesel, as the name says, is made of an organic oil extracted from some live thing, usually plants.
The main process is known as transesterification, that is a chemical reaction that transforms a vegetable oil (that some kind of acid) into a hydrocarbon-like structure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiesel_production
So, theoretically, you cannot make biodiesel out of something that is not a ';bio'; oil.
However, you can take advantage of the used oil in heating (by burning it), or you can crack it into a smaller hydrocarbon so that you can use it as gasoline, but this process is usually expensive, even though it's ecologically reasonable, because you can take advantage of the used oil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_catalytic_cracking
All in all, if you don't throw it away in your sink, or in the sewers, you are making good use of it, because these fluids are very prone to pollute a huge quantity of water.
You can't, just take it down to the local motor oil recycling station.
Happy Motoring! LOL! Report Abuse
How do I make bio diesel from used motor oil (black diesel) or from used hydraulic fluid?
go to www.bluegrassfuel.net. they have all the info one would ever need to answer this question. Report Abuse
Bio-diesel, as the name says, is made of an organic oil extracted from some live thing, usually plants.
The main process is known as transesterification, that is a chemical reaction that transforms a vegetable oil (that some kind of acid) into a hydrocarbon-like structure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiesel_production
So, theoretically, you cannot make biodiesel out of something that is not a ';bio'; oil.
However, you can take advantage of the used oil in heating (by burning it), or you can crack it into a smaller hydrocarbon so that you can use it as gasoline, but this process is usually expensive, even though it's ecologically reasonable, because you can take advantage of the used oil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_catalytic_cracking
All in all, if you don't throw it away in your sink, or in the sewers, you are making good use of it, because these fluids are very prone to pollute a huge quantity of water.
You can't, just take it down to the local motor oil recycling station.
How do you know what transmission fluid or motor oil to get?
does it go by size of the car?How do you know what transmission fluid or motor oil to get?
Hi there, if you go to a auto parts store and tell them what make and model you vehicle is they should be able to tell you what oils are specified for it, alternatively have a look in the owners manual under specifications.How do you know what transmission fluid or motor oil to get?
no, it varies by manufacturer, year, make, model and transmission type.
Check your owners manual under Specifications.
Look on the dip stick. It should be marked with what oil or type of transmission fluid.
ask auto zone , advanced auto , napa or read the manual
you can run 10w30 in most cars for oil transmission fluid your parts store can look it up for you
It can vary depending on the make and model of car. Even different cars from the same manufacturer can have different requirements. It does not go directly by size.
Your best bet is the owners manual in the Maintenance section. If that isn't available, the parts or service department at your dealer will know for sure.
this is all covered in your owners manual...most mechanics know without even looking what vehicles use what
Check your owner's manual. I always use synthetic oil, 10 w 30 and let my garage use the transmission fluid they recommend if necessary to have any addition.
Motor oil - 5w 30/10w 30
Transmission fluid - standard fluid that says Automatic Transmission Fluid or ATF
9 times out of 10, most of the passenger vehicles out there today, the fluids involved in each component are universal.
Hi there, if you go to a auto parts store and tell them what make and model you vehicle is they should be able to tell you what oils are specified for it, alternatively have a look in the owners manual under specifications.How do you know what transmission fluid or motor oil to get?
no, it varies by manufacturer, year, make, model and transmission type.
Check your owners manual under Specifications.
Look on the dip stick. It should be marked with what oil or type of transmission fluid.
ask auto zone , advanced auto , napa or read the manual
you can run 10w30 in most cars for oil transmission fluid your parts store can look it up for you
It can vary depending on the make and model of car. Even different cars from the same manufacturer can have different requirements. It does not go directly by size.
Your best bet is the owners manual in the Maintenance section. If that isn't available, the parts or service department at your dealer will know for sure.
this is all covered in your owners manual...most mechanics know without even looking what vehicles use what
Check your owner's manual. I always use synthetic oil, 10 w 30 and let my garage use the transmission fluid they recommend if necessary to have any addition.
Motor oil - 5w 30/10w 30
Transmission fluid - standard fluid that says Automatic Transmission Fluid or ATF
9 times out of 10, most of the passenger vehicles out there today, the fluids involved in each component are universal.
Is there a way to get gravel and motor oil out of a lawn mower engine?
My son has poured gravel and motor oil into our lawn boy mower...is there a way to save this mower?Is there a way to get gravel and motor oil out of a lawn mower engine?
It is a time consouming problem,but can be fixed.the bottom half of the moter is realy easy to get off.Just be careful not to tear any kind of gasket.Clen good and put back together.Replace fluids and start mowing.Is there a way to get gravel and motor oil out of a lawn mower engine?
remove and clean the parts affected, if worse comes to worse, tear it apart and rebuild the engine. If you haven't cranked it, just cleaning the gas tank and lines should do the trick (wipe out the carb on machine whilst your at it).
As asked before, did the gravel and oil go into the gas tank or the crankcase? If it is the fuel tank, remove it and wash it out. If it is the crankcase the engine will have to come apart. Remove the engine from the mower and seperate the the bottom case. You will probably need a new case gasket. Leaving any gravel in there will be bad.
My guess is he poured it into the fuel tank... If you haven't tried to start it, remove the fuel tank, dump it, wash it out and let it dry thoroughly. Remove the fuel line from the tank to the carburetor and clean it also. If you have already tried to start it, you will have to take the carburetor off and clean it also.
It is a time consouming problem,but can be fixed.the bottom half of the moter is realy easy to get off.Just be careful not to tear any kind of gasket.Clen good and put back together.Replace fluids and start mowing.Is there a way to get gravel and motor oil out of a lawn mower engine?
remove and clean the parts affected, if worse comes to worse, tear it apart and rebuild the engine. If you haven't cranked it, just cleaning the gas tank and lines should do the trick (wipe out the carb on machine whilst your at it).
As asked before, did the gravel and oil go into the gas tank or the crankcase? If it is the fuel tank, remove it and wash it out. If it is the crankcase the engine will have to come apart. Remove the engine from the mower and seperate the the bottom case. You will probably need a new case gasket. Leaving any gravel in there will be bad.
My guess is he poured it into the fuel tank... If you haven't tried to start it, remove the fuel tank, dump it, wash it out and let it dry thoroughly. Remove the fuel line from the tank to the carburetor and clean it also. If you have already tried to start it, you will have to take the carburetor off and clean it also.
What is the chemical make up of the motor oil additive ZDDP? What other additives are used?
I ask this due to the new product on the market called ';TechroBond'; made by Platinum Research Organization (PLRO). It supposedly protects engines better than ZDDP, surpasses new environmental emissions regulations, more cost effective, and improves gas mileage. Does anyone know anything about the chemical make up of this new product, TechroBond, by anychance as well?What is the chemical make up of the motor oil additive ZDDP? What other additives are used?
This could help :-
http://www.motor-oil-engineers.com/compl鈥?/a>
Also there's a bunch about ZDDP here :-
http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm
This could help :-
http://www.motor-oil-engineers.com/compl鈥?/a>
Also there's a bunch about ZDDP here :-
http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm
What kind of motor oil should I be using when I change my oil?
1990 Ford Bronco II
V6 2.9L
My guess is 10W-30?
Upstate New York if that helps too knowing the climate.What kind of motor oil should I be using when I change my oil?
pennzoil u can't go wrong i don't car what kinda car u have it's the best and all i've used over the years never had any promblems 10w 30 or 10w 40What kind of motor oil should I be using when I change my oil?
During the cold weather it would be best to use 0w-30 or 5w-30. 10w-30 is kind of thick for cold weather. The W rating is how thick your oil is when its cold so 0W or 5W is lighter so your car will have a easier time starting. The 30 is how thick it is when its at operating temp. So thats all the same. I live in Michigan and use Amsoil 0w-30 cause it does help my car start easier in the cold.
I would think that being in the northern part of of New York that you might be better served using a little thicker oil; or use the 30 in the Summer and a thicker weight oil in the Winter. I'd definitely talk to a good mechanic or call the Sevice Dept. of your local Ford dealer. Sure wouldn't base my vehicle maintainence on what was sent back on Yahoo Answers.
Yeah 10W-30
Also brands don't matter the generic stuff at walmart is made by quaker state! It should take 5 quarts
10w-30 is correct.
if you have over 100k use 10w-40... otherwise go with 10w-30.
ALSO, be a good American and use valvoline. haha
10w30 should be fine. Use Valvoline. I wouldn't lube the door hinges with Pennzoil much less put it in my motor.
10W-30 for sure.
yea that would be ideal
V6 2.9L
My guess is 10W-30?
Upstate New York if that helps too knowing the climate.What kind of motor oil should I be using when I change my oil?
pennzoil u can't go wrong i don't car what kinda car u have it's the best and all i've used over the years never had any promblems 10w 30 or 10w 40What kind of motor oil should I be using when I change my oil?
During the cold weather it would be best to use 0w-30 or 5w-30. 10w-30 is kind of thick for cold weather. The W rating is how thick your oil is when its cold so 0W or 5W is lighter so your car will have a easier time starting. The 30 is how thick it is when its at operating temp. So thats all the same. I live in Michigan and use Amsoil 0w-30 cause it does help my car start easier in the cold.
I would think that being in the northern part of of New York that you might be better served using a little thicker oil; or use the 30 in the Summer and a thicker weight oil in the Winter. I'd definitely talk to a good mechanic or call the Sevice Dept. of your local Ford dealer. Sure wouldn't base my vehicle maintainence on what was sent back on Yahoo Answers.
Yeah 10W-30
Also brands don't matter the generic stuff at walmart is made by quaker state! It should take 5 quarts
10w-30 is correct.
if you have over 100k use 10w-40... otherwise go with 10w-30.
ALSO, be a good American and use valvoline. haha
10w30 should be fine. Use Valvoline. I wouldn't lube the door hinges with Pennzoil much less put it in my motor.
10W-30 for sure.
yea that would be ideal
What motor oil do I use for a 1969 Mustang fastback, 351 cleveland v8?
What motor oil do I use for a 1969 Mustang fastback, 351 cleveland v8?What motor oil do I use for a 1969 Mustang fastback, 351 cleveland v8?
just like any other engine, the more miles the heavier grade.. new engine 10-30, medium miles 10-40 and I like 20-50 racing oil for higher miles and use Delo diesel spec oil for the zinc..What motor oil do I use for a 1969 Mustang fastback, 351 cleveland v8?
Any 10w30 or if you prefer a 30w oil will work for you just fine,increasing the oils viscosity to compensate for leaking seals and gaskets is just plain lazy,10w40 oil was originally developed as a longer lasting heavy weight oil before we had petrochemical based additives,another way to say it it was an attempt to get more miles between oil changes using non detergent oil,with todays oil there is no need to continue to up the viscosity or weight of an oil,to get the longer life and better protection you need from your oil,still many people assume that because grandpa and dad used that weight and grade I should too, but it is not the case,you would probably be better off using a conventional oil in you 351c but many people are using synthetic blends not to be confused with pure synthetic oil,as far as using a CJ-4 based 15w40 motor oil it is a waste of money for you, the additive CJ-4 is a petro calcium used to isolate carbons generated by the burning of low sulfur diesel fuel so that they are easier to be removed by the external oil filter and have little benefit for you,I would recommend in conventional oils Castrol,Quaker State,Pennzoil,or even Mobil Drive clean 5000,or in synthetic blend,Castrol Syntec,Trop Artic,or even Motorcraft branded oil.
To save your flat tappet cam use any of the new ';CJ'; rated commercial oils. Shell Rotella, Dello, Delvic. These oils are rated for diesel engines and gasoline engines. You need the additives in the new clean commercial oils to protect your older engine design.
Check this out ,the oil companies have changed the formulation of almost all of the motor oils and removed the additives which lubricate a flat tappet cam,since all newer V-8s use some kind of roller cam or are overhead cam.Royal Purple is one which is still good but it's not cheap.
Mmmmmm... cleveland, NICE. We use 15w 40 rotella on everything we own because we get it in the barrels, and it works great for us.. but there are a lot of people that don't like rotella.
If your mustang is a '69 thats not a stock engine, because the cleveland didn't come out until 1971 or 1972.. cant remember which right now off the top of my head.
I used this on my '72 351 Cleveland:
http://www.quakerstate.com/#/products/mo鈥?/a>
10w 40skin infection
just like any other engine, the more miles the heavier grade.. new engine 10-30, medium miles 10-40 and I like 20-50 racing oil for higher miles and use Delo diesel spec oil for the zinc..What motor oil do I use for a 1969 Mustang fastback, 351 cleveland v8?
Any 10w30 or if you prefer a 30w oil will work for you just fine,increasing the oils viscosity to compensate for leaking seals and gaskets is just plain lazy,10w40 oil was originally developed as a longer lasting heavy weight oil before we had petrochemical based additives,another way to say it it was an attempt to get more miles between oil changes using non detergent oil,with todays oil there is no need to continue to up the viscosity or weight of an oil,to get the longer life and better protection you need from your oil,still many people assume that because grandpa and dad used that weight and grade I should too, but it is not the case,you would probably be better off using a conventional oil in you 351c but many people are using synthetic blends not to be confused with pure synthetic oil,as far as using a CJ-4 based 15w40 motor oil it is a waste of money for you, the additive CJ-4 is a petro calcium used to isolate carbons generated by the burning of low sulfur diesel fuel so that they are easier to be removed by the external oil filter and have little benefit for you,I would recommend in conventional oils Castrol,Quaker State,Pennzoil,or even Mobil Drive clean 5000,or in synthetic blend,Castrol Syntec,Trop Artic,or even Motorcraft branded oil.
To save your flat tappet cam use any of the new ';CJ'; rated commercial oils. Shell Rotella, Dello, Delvic. These oils are rated for diesel engines and gasoline engines. You need the additives in the new clean commercial oils to protect your older engine design.
Check this out ,the oil companies have changed the formulation of almost all of the motor oils and removed the additives which lubricate a flat tappet cam,since all newer V-8s use some kind of roller cam or are overhead cam.Royal Purple is one which is still good but it's not cheap.
Mmmmmm... cleveland, NICE. We use 15w 40 rotella on everything we own because we get it in the barrels, and it works great for us.. but there are a lot of people that don't like rotella.
If your mustang is a '69 thats not a stock engine, because the cleveland didn't come out until 1971 or 1972.. cant remember which right now off the top of my head.
I used this on my '72 351 Cleveland:
http://www.quakerstate.com/#/products/mo鈥?/a>
10w 40
Is motor oil of any kind allowed on airplanes that fly internationally?
I want an answer with proof behind it if possible, weather from a reliable source, or from previous experience.Is motor oil of any kind allowed on airplanes that fly internationally?
Nope............if you are not a believer..........just try it..........you'll find out for yourself..........or do something ridiculous.........call the airline and ask??? Wow.........that was hard.....Is motor oil of any kind allowed on airplanes that fly internationally?
If from the USA to another country: absolutely not.
';All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.';
no that is a hazardous substance and it is not allowed to be carried on a passanger plane, a cargo plane is another matter. Check the air regulations for the country that you live in, I've been ';crew'; on a cargo plane carrying gasoline in fuel bladders in the Arctic
no you cannot.
i work for an airline as crew.
if it were to leak it would be damaging to the passengers and crew who had to breath the fumes, it would be damaging to to aircraft and it would be a fire hazzard.
absoluptly not.
why would you want to?!?
Not permitted. Oil is considered hazardous. I'm a flight attendant and am up on Hazmat regs.
Nope............if you are not a believer..........just try it..........you'll find out for yourself..........or do something ridiculous.........call the airline and ask??? Wow.........that was hard.....Is motor oil of any kind allowed on airplanes that fly internationally?
If from the USA to another country: absolutely not.
';All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.';
no that is a hazardous substance and it is not allowed to be carried on a passanger plane, a cargo plane is another matter. Check the air regulations for the country that you live in, I've been ';crew'; on a cargo plane carrying gasoline in fuel bladders in the Arctic
no you cannot.
i work for an airline as crew.
if it were to leak it would be damaging to the passengers and crew who had to breath the fumes, it would be damaging to to aircraft and it would be a fire hazzard.
absoluptly not.
why would you want to?!?
Not permitted. Oil is considered hazardous. I'm a flight attendant and am up on Hazmat regs.
What motor oil would you recommend for a Jetta 2003, Castrol or Motul?
I have been looking for the correct oil but im not sure which could be the best. I always use 20W50 and people have told me that either castrol or motul are the best, is this true? Does mileage have something to do? My car has 71,000miles, gasoline, 2.0. What u recommend?What motor oil would you recommend for a Jetta 2003, Castrol or Motul?
IMO, any major brand oil will accomplish the goal of lubricating your engine. I recommend synthetic oil, though. Have been using Shell 20W50 in our 2005 Jetta and 2006 GTI with good results.
This is the oil my VW Dealership uses.
The most important thing is not oil brand. The best way to extend engine life is to change oil frequently ( I change ours at 6K) and use genuine VW filters. There is a difference!What motor oil would you recommend for a Jetta 2003, Castrol or Motul?
Dura Lube! Especially with the number of miles you have on the car.
Bio Ray oil
IMO, any major brand oil will accomplish the goal of lubricating your engine. I recommend synthetic oil, though. Have been using Shell 20W50 in our 2005 Jetta and 2006 GTI with good results.
This is the oil my VW Dealership uses.
The most important thing is not oil brand. The best way to extend engine life is to change oil frequently ( I change ours at 6K) and use genuine VW filters. There is a difference!What motor oil would you recommend for a Jetta 2003, Castrol or Motul?
Dura Lube! Especially with the number of miles you have on the car.
Bio Ray oil
Do any of the oil change places use recycled motor oil?
I want to change my oil but I didn't want to pay top price for it. When I mentioned to Valvoline I thought their prices were unreasonable, they told me that the cheaper places can do that because they re-use the oil. Is this true or were they just trying to make a sale?? They also told me they don't get a commission. They don't?Do any of the oil change places use recycled motor oil?
none of the major-brand oil change places use recycled oil.....
and if that Valvoline store told you that, I would not go back there.....Do any of the oil change places use recycled motor oil?
Do not confuse re-cycled oil with used oil. Re-cycled oil is actually re-refined, so it is the same quality as first-generation refined oil. Once the additives are added, it is sold in bulk. Understand, oil does not wear out, ever. The additives wear out, and the various contaminants are what kill your engine if you don't change it. Nobody puts used oil in your car, that would be just plain stupid, because it is contaminated.
I asked my mechanic about this and he said he didn't know of any. I was concerned that i may not be getting Quaker State oil, even when it said so. He said that he uses Shell because he couldn't`t compete with the oil change places prices because they bought in such large quantities. I could take my own oil that i purchased in qts and they would put it in but it would cost more. Most of them buy in bulk but i have never heard of their using recycled oil. Neither did he. I don1t know how they would dare,. I am going to make it a point to fund out, Abby. Let you know later.
You are talking about your car(a major investment) don't skimp on your motor oil. you don't have to buy the most expensive brand.always put new, clean motor oil in your car. save that recycled stuff for the old lawn mower. putting reused oil in your car is like using someone Else's bathwater.
most places charge little for the job..... you can do it yourself and buy what ever you need for the price of one oil change..... some places here they charge 19.95 oil filter lube if you are paying much over that then go else wheres... and yes they use the cheapest oil they can.... also known has our house brand.... most get payed by the hour... if they lucky they will get a commission like 2 to 4 % not enough to buy a cold drink
I doubt it. It may not be name brand oil such as Quaker State,etc but rather a 2nd tier oil such as Conoco or Citgo. The oil is bought in bulk (250 gallons or more). The rate is around 3.00 per gallon currently so that gives a cost of 75 cents per quart.
Figure the lube tech is making $10 per hr and standard oil change time is .3hr. Oil filter costs $3.00
You can decide if they are making money from this point since you know what you paid.
yes a lot of cheap brand motor oils are recycled oil and most oil change places use the cheapest oil possible...
the quick oil changes have to make profits too so their prices are hefty.
none of the major-brand oil change places use recycled oil.....
and if that Valvoline store told you that, I would not go back there.....Do any of the oil change places use recycled motor oil?
Do not confuse re-cycled oil with used oil. Re-cycled oil is actually re-refined, so it is the same quality as first-generation refined oil. Once the additives are added, it is sold in bulk. Understand, oil does not wear out, ever. The additives wear out, and the various contaminants are what kill your engine if you don't change it. Nobody puts used oil in your car, that would be just plain stupid, because it is contaminated.
I asked my mechanic about this and he said he didn't know of any. I was concerned that i may not be getting Quaker State oil, even when it said so. He said that he uses Shell because he couldn't`t compete with the oil change places prices because they bought in such large quantities. I could take my own oil that i purchased in qts and they would put it in but it would cost more. Most of them buy in bulk but i have never heard of their using recycled oil. Neither did he. I don1t know how they would dare,. I am going to make it a point to fund out, Abby. Let you know later.
You are talking about your car(a major investment) don't skimp on your motor oil. you don't have to buy the most expensive brand.always put new, clean motor oil in your car. save that recycled stuff for the old lawn mower. putting reused oil in your car is like using someone Else's bathwater.
most places charge little for the job..... you can do it yourself and buy what ever you need for the price of one oil change..... some places here they charge 19.95 oil filter lube if you are paying much over that then go else wheres... and yes they use the cheapest oil they can.... also known has our house brand.... most get payed by the hour... if they lucky they will get a commission like 2 to 4 % not enough to buy a cold drink
I doubt it. It may not be name brand oil such as Quaker State,etc but rather a 2nd tier oil such as Conoco or Citgo. The oil is bought in bulk (250 gallons or more). The rate is around 3.00 per gallon currently so that gives a cost of 75 cents per quart.
Figure the lube tech is making $10 per hr and standard oil change time is .3hr. Oil filter costs $3.00
You can decide if they are making money from this point since you know what you paid.
yes a lot of cheap brand motor oils are recycled oil and most oil change places use the cheapest oil possible...
the quick oil changes have to make profits too so their prices are hefty.
What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
Is recycled motor oil used for anything?What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
The Many Uses of Recycled Motor Oil
Recycling used motor oil keeps oil out of landfills and ensures that this oil is available for re-use, reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. From a purely environmental point of view, the best thing that the motor oil consumer can do is to buy a longer-lasting oil. In that way, less used oil is generated in the first place. Over 380 million gallons of used oil is recycled each year according to the U.S. EPA, which equates to over 50% of all motor oil purchased annually. Currently, used motor oil can be re-used or recycled one of three ways – reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. It is important to note that each process can be important in helping to manage the overall volume of used motor oil in the U.S.
Re-refining
Proper, modern Re-refining with careful feed and product quality control, as well as sophisticated processes can successfully treat used motor oil to remove impurities so that it can be used as base stock for new lubricating oil. In other words, with good design and process management the used oil can be re-refined into “new” oil, giving it a second life so it can be used for vehicle motor oil again.
Currently 14% of used motor oil is re-refined and the consumer demand for this product has not made re-refining economically efficient for oil manufacturers. The result is that in some cases re-refined motor oil may be more expensive than virgin motor oil, When purchasing re-refined motor oil make sure that the oil specifications for the product meet those required by your vehicle manufacturer.
Reconditioning
In some industries, oil is filtered through a commercial filtration system or otherwise cleaned. This process helps remove insoluble impurities so the oil potentially can be used again and again. Although the cleaning process does not always bring the oil back to its original quality, such cleaning, when combined with replenishment of key additives, does extend the oil’s life and use.
Re-Use and Reprocessing
Both lubricants, such as motor oil, and fuels, such as heating oil, are petroleum products. When an oil can no longer perform its original lubrication job, it may be perfectly suitable for Re-use and a second life as a fuel petroleum product in, say, a power plant with little or no treatment. If some treatment is needed, reprocessing of used motor oil removes some water and particles so that the oil can be burned and used as fuel to generate heat or electricity for commercial operations. 74% of all oil re-use/recycling in the U.S. is for burning in turbines, incinerators, power plants, cement kilns and manufacturing facilities (asphalt, steel, etc…). An additional 11% of used motor oil is burned in specifically designed industrial space heaters. This creates a valuable form of energy, which helps our economy by avoiding the need to refine new commercial heating oil from imported crude oil.What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
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waste motor oil is reusing .but if you can seperate waste in oil...in generally we try to distilate waste oil,by product is lower viscosity oil suitable for fuel as gasoline...but some chemical method is suitable for production re refined motor oil or base oil..for example.. acid/clay Report Abuse
Half is burned, the other half is RE refined for lubrication purposes.
well from experience most of the used oil is either burned for power or heat. And alot of it is used for the making of asphalt. A small % is recycled and then resold as recycled oil to use in your car.
It can be used as fuel. Many garages have furnaces that run on used oil.
The Many Uses of Recycled Motor Oil
Recycling used motor oil keeps oil out of landfills and ensures that this oil is available for re-use, reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. From a purely environmental point of view, the best thing that the motor oil consumer can do is to buy a longer-lasting oil. In that way, less used oil is generated in the first place. Over 380 million gallons of used oil is recycled each year according to the U.S. EPA, which equates to over 50% of all motor oil purchased annually. Currently, used motor oil can be re-used or recycled one of three ways – reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. It is important to note that each process can be important in helping to manage the overall volume of used motor oil in the U.S.
Re-refining
Proper, modern Re-refining with careful feed and product quality control, as well as sophisticated processes can successfully treat used motor oil to remove impurities so that it can be used as base stock for new lubricating oil. In other words, with good design and process management the used oil can be re-refined into “new” oil, giving it a second life so it can be used for vehicle motor oil again.
Currently 14% of used motor oil is re-refined and the consumer demand for this product has not made re-refining economically efficient for oil manufacturers. The result is that in some cases re-refined motor oil may be more expensive than virgin motor oil, When purchasing re-refined motor oil make sure that the oil specifications for the product meet those required by your vehicle manufacturer.
Reconditioning
In some industries, oil is filtered through a commercial filtration system or otherwise cleaned. This process helps remove insoluble impurities so the oil potentially can be used again and again. Although the cleaning process does not always bring the oil back to its original quality, such cleaning, when combined with replenishment of key additives, does extend the oil’s life and use.
Re-Use and Reprocessing
Both lubricants, such as motor oil, and fuels, such as heating oil, are petroleum products. When an oil can no longer perform its original lubrication job, it may be perfectly suitable for Re-use and a second life as a fuel petroleum product in, say, a power plant with little or no treatment. If some treatment is needed, reprocessing of used motor oil removes some water and particles so that the oil can be burned and used as fuel to generate heat or electricity for commercial operations. 74% of all oil re-use/recycling in the U.S. is for burning in turbines, incinerators, power plants, cement kilns and manufacturing facilities (asphalt, steel, etc…). An additional 11% of used motor oil is burned in specifically designed industrial space heaters. This creates a valuable form of energy, which helps our economy by avoiding the need to refine new commercial heating oil from imported crude oil.What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
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waste motor oil is reusing .but if you can seperate waste in oil...in generally we try to distilate waste oil,by product is lower viscosity oil suitable for fuel as gasoline...but some chemical method is suitable for production re refined motor oil or base oil..for example.. acid/clay Report Abuse
Half is burned, the other half is RE refined for lubrication purposes.
well from experience most of the used oil is either burned for power or heat. And alot of it is used for the making of asphalt. A small % is recycled and then resold as recycled oil to use in your car.
It can be used as fuel. Many garages have furnaces that run on used oil.
How do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
My dad just got his Honda civic's oil changed yesterday. Today, this morning, i find a very very small puddle of oil where his car usually is in our garage. I was thinking of wiping it with clorox wipes but how do i dispose of it safely. Need a good answer ASAP for safety purposes. Thank you.How do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
There's no ';safety issue'; to speak of. Simply put a piece of cardboard where the oil spot was to soak up any future drips. Have your father return to the place he got the oil change. They may find that they didn't install the oil filter or drain plug properly especially if it wasn't leaking oil before the oil change. If it always leaked oil, have a repair shop locate the oil leak using oil dye and a black lightHow do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
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Wipe it up and throw it in the trash. If you've got a quart or more, not on paper towels, but like in a container take it to any place that changes oil they will dump it in their reclamation pit.
try to spread bundle of sand or wooden ';flake'; to soak up the lubricant oil and dispose it accordingly.
Auto stores take used motor oil.
wipe up what you can and then throw some kitty liter on it. the kitty liter will soak up the rest.
There's no ';safety issue'; to speak of. Simply put a piece of cardboard where the oil spot was to soak up any future drips. Have your father return to the place he got the oil change. They may find that they didn't install the oil filter or drain plug properly especially if it wasn't leaking oil before the oil change. If it always leaked oil, have a repair shop locate the oil leak using oil dye and a black lightHow do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
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Wipe it up and throw it in the trash. If you've got a quart or more, not on paper towels, but like in a container take it to any place that changes oil they will dump it in their reclamation pit.
try to spread bundle of sand or wooden ';flake'; to soak up the lubricant oil and dispose it accordingly.
Auto stores take used motor oil.
wipe up what you can and then throw some kitty liter on it. the kitty liter will soak up the rest.
How does gas get into the motor oil in my boat inbaord motor?
I have a Shamrock Predator boat with an inboard Inmar 302 215 horsepower 4 barrell engine. I noticed a large amount of gas mixed in with the oil recently. What would cause this, I cannot figure it out. thanksHow does gas get into the motor oil in my boat inbaord motor?
I agree with Tim %26amp; BR check your mechanical fuel pump, sticking carb floats can also flood the cylinders then leak into the oil sump. Whatever the factor is fix it soon because this condition could start a fire or ruin your engine. good luck.How does gas get into the motor oil in my boat inbaord motor?
I doubt its the carb. If it were, the motor would be ';flooding out'; and at the least running poorly. If fuels was leaking via the carb, it would leak into the manifold then cylinders. If your rings are worn it then could leak into the crankcase, but that is highly unlikely.
You have a leaking diaphragm in the fuel pump.
this means the float in the carburator is not working.. and the four barrel part is leaking fuel.. http://search.ebay.com/four-barrel-carbu鈥?/a>
take the carb off now... it is leaking fuel and could cause a fire . destroy the boat.. look at the carb and then look at the link to get the kit you need.. ok
if there is a manual fuel pump and the diaphragm is ruptured it can get into the oil and yes fuel can get into the oil if the carb float isn't working properly....
ive had both scenarios happen on different boats.skin infection
I agree with Tim %26amp; BR check your mechanical fuel pump, sticking carb floats can also flood the cylinders then leak into the oil sump. Whatever the factor is fix it soon because this condition could start a fire or ruin your engine. good luck.How does gas get into the motor oil in my boat inbaord motor?
I doubt its the carb. If it were, the motor would be ';flooding out'; and at the least running poorly. If fuels was leaking via the carb, it would leak into the manifold then cylinders. If your rings are worn it then could leak into the crankcase, but that is highly unlikely.
You have a leaking diaphragm in the fuel pump.
this means the float in the carburator is not working.. and the four barrel part is leaking fuel.. http://search.ebay.com/four-barrel-carbu鈥?/a>
take the carb off now... it is leaking fuel and could cause a fire . destroy the boat.. look at the carb and then look at the link to get the kit you need.. ok
if there is a manual fuel pump and the diaphragm is ruptured it can get into the oil and yes fuel can get into the oil if the carb float isn't working properly....
ive had both scenarios happen on different boats.
What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
I have a 98 Integra GSR and people say i was suppose to poor 4 quarts but i poored about 4 and a half quarts of motor oil in....will half a quart over be ok?What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
If it is bugging you just take off the oil filter and dump it out. then replace it. That's all you over filled it.What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
That can be tricky or simple, if you pour overly too much oil, your crankshaft will start throwing a lot of oil against the oil pan and you may feel engine vibrations, 2nd the oil can get sucked through the PVC into the intake and then clog up the intake, not that big a deal but not a good idea. If your engine feels the same as it did before then I wouldn't bother messing with it, but if you have even smallest doubt I suggest you pour that half a quart out. My friend has a 98 integra and he baby's it so i'm sure you do the same.
THe reason too much oil is bas is because the pistons are moving up and down above the oil pan. If there is too much oil, they begin slapping into it, and eventually cannot move at all. A small amount of overfill won't hurt anything. Use the dipstick. If you think there is WAY tto much, then drain out some. Good Luck!!
that,s not too bad, it,s only a pint. i doubt that it will hurt anything. but don,t make it a practice.
Check your dipstick if its within the designated area your fine if not drain a little back out, But a half quart wont hurt anything anyways
imsure its ok.its not that much over. i suggest you check your fluid level and see where it registers on the dip stick
If it is bugging you just take off the oil filter and dump it out. then replace it. That's all you over filled it.What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
That can be tricky or simple, if you pour overly too much oil, your crankshaft will start throwing a lot of oil against the oil pan and you may feel engine vibrations, 2nd the oil can get sucked through the PVC into the intake and then clog up the intake, not that big a deal but not a good idea. If your engine feels the same as it did before then I wouldn't bother messing with it, but if you have even smallest doubt I suggest you pour that half a quart out. My friend has a 98 integra and he baby's it so i'm sure you do the same.
THe reason too much oil is bas is because the pistons are moving up and down above the oil pan. If there is too much oil, they begin slapping into it, and eventually cannot move at all. A small amount of overfill won't hurt anything. Use the dipstick. If you think there is WAY tto much, then drain out some. Good Luck!!
that,s not too bad, it,s only a pint. i doubt that it will hurt anything. but don,t make it a practice.
Check your dipstick if its within the designated area your fine if not drain a little back out, But a half quart wont hurt anything anyways
imsure its ok.its not that much over. i suggest you check your fluid level and see where it registers on the dip stick
What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
I have a 98 Integra GSR and people say i was suppose to poor 4 quarts but i poored about 4 and a half quarts of motor oil in....will half a quart over be ok?What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
If it is bugging you just take off the oil filter and dump it out. then replace it. That's all you over filled it.What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
That can be tricky or simple, if you pour overly too much oil, your crankshaft will start throwing a lot of oil against the oil pan and you may feel engine vibrations, 2nd the oil can get sucked through the PVC into the intake and then clog up the intake, not that big a deal but not a good idea. If your engine feels the same as it did before then I wouldn't bother messing with it, but if you have even smallest doubt I suggest you pour that half a quart out. My friend has a 98 integra and he baby's it so i'm sure you do the same.
THe reason too much oil is bas is because the pistons are moving up and down above the oil pan. If there is too much oil, they begin slapping into it, and eventually cannot move at all. A small amount of overfill won't hurt anything. Use the dipstick. If you think there is WAY tto much, then drain out some. Good Luck!!
that,s not too bad, it,s only a pint. i doubt that it will hurt anything. but don,t make it a practice.
Check your dipstick if its within the designated area your fine if not drain a little back out, But a half quart wont hurt anything anyways
imsure its ok.its not that much over. i suggest you check your fluid level and see where it registers on the dip stick
If it is bugging you just take off the oil filter and dump it out. then replace it. That's all you over filled it.What if i poored half a quart motor oil more than i was suppose to?
That can be tricky or simple, if you pour overly too much oil, your crankshaft will start throwing a lot of oil against the oil pan and you may feel engine vibrations, 2nd the oil can get sucked through the PVC into the intake and then clog up the intake, not that big a deal but not a good idea. If your engine feels the same as it did before then I wouldn't bother messing with it, but if you have even smallest doubt I suggest you pour that half a quart out. My friend has a 98 integra and he baby's it so i'm sure you do the same.
THe reason too much oil is bas is because the pistons are moving up and down above the oil pan. If there is too much oil, they begin slapping into it, and eventually cannot move at all. A small amount of overfill won't hurt anything. Use the dipstick. If you think there is WAY tto much, then drain out some. Good Luck!!
that,s not too bad, it,s only a pint. i doubt that it will hurt anything. but don,t make it a practice.
Check your dipstick if its within the designated area your fine if not drain a little back out, But a half quart wont hurt anything anyways
imsure its ok.its not that much over. i suggest you check your fluid level and see where it registers on the dip stick
My father accidently put motor oil instead of tranmission fluid into the transmission. What should we do?
Can we drive to auto place for a tranny flush? Or should we have to towed? It was less than a pint.My father accidently put motor oil instead of tranmission fluid into the transmission. What should we do?
I would not recommend driving the car at all. Some transmissions are very sensitive to the fluid that is used. Even though it was less than a pint. If you don't want to tow it I would drain all the tranny fluid providing that the car has never been started and driven. It might be wise to flush the transmission and replace the filter. Could save you a lot of hassle down the road.My father accidently put motor oil instead of tranmission fluid into the transmission. What should we do?
You will be fine .The oil is dilluted with the trans. fluid.The oil does not withstand the high temperature of the trans. fluid.Take it in and get it changed or flushed.
You can drive it there, have them flush the system, put in a new filter and check any band adjustments
I wouldn't . Either pull the plug or call for service .
two choices like the other guy said either have it towed to a shop or drop the pan and change the filter. It may cost a little more to have the Pro do it, but a transmission for my truck is around $2000 and a service about 250. simple math I learned the hard way. Swallow pride say made mistake here is what happened to mechanic knows what to be looking for. Talk to several before calling the tow truck, if it is a good shop they will tow for free, but that is also a way to hook you. ASk around to your friends and neighbors who runs a good transmission shop.
go to the store buy transmission flush and flush it twice with proper fluid, the owners manual will tell you what to get. drive it for 500 miles or so and flush it again.
the difference in the motor oil and transmission fluid might ruin the seals in the transmission
If you take it right away to have it flushed it SHOULD be ok. I would not drive very far though. But that is a minimal amount of motor oil which I dont think will harm the tranny.
It really depends on the car, some Japanese imports are much fussier than others, but it still won't cause any permanent problems, I am sure. If it is such a small quantity, I would drive it and not worry about it one bit. I have actually run straight motor oil (mobil-1 0W-20) in a drag racing transmission that was having problems with the torque converter flashing to too high of an RPM on launch, and upon disassembly at the end of the racing season everything still looked fine inside. I am currently using John Deere tractor hydraulic fluid in the same tranmsission/drag car - with perfect results.
It depends on how far, the more you drive the more damage done. The motor oil will gum up or block up all the filters and the lubricating systems. If you have the money tow it. Use a certified transmission speciliest. bye BLUE
DON'T START IT AT ALL....................................
TOW IT TO YOUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THAT YOU USE.
HAVE THEM DO ALL THE FLUSHING THAT IS NEEDED AND HOPE FOR THE BEST.............................
IF YOU ALREADY STARTED IT, PRAY..........................
I would not recommend driving the car at all. Some transmissions are very sensitive to the fluid that is used. Even though it was less than a pint. If you don't want to tow it I would drain all the tranny fluid providing that the car has never been started and driven. It might be wise to flush the transmission and replace the filter. Could save you a lot of hassle down the road.My father accidently put motor oil instead of tranmission fluid into the transmission. What should we do?
You will be fine .The oil is dilluted with the trans. fluid.The oil does not withstand the high temperature of the trans. fluid.Take it in and get it changed or flushed.
You can drive it there, have them flush the system, put in a new filter and check any band adjustments
I wouldn't . Either pull the plug or call for service .
two choices like the other guy said either have it towed to a shop or drop the pan and change the filter. It may cost a little more to have the Pro do it, but a transmission for my truck is around $2000 and a service about 250. simple math I learned the hard way. Swallow pride say made mistake here is what happened to mechanic knows what to be looking for. Talk to several before calling the tow truck, if it is a good shop they will tow for free, but that is also a way to hook you. ASk around to your friends and neighbors who runs a good transmission shop.
go to the store buy transmission flush and flush it twice with proper fluid, the owners manual will tell you what to get. drive it for 500 miles or so and flush it again.
the difference in the motor oil and transmission fluid might ruin the seals in the transmission
If you take it right away to have it flushed it SHOULD be ok. I would not drive very far though. But that is a minimal amount of motor oil which I dont think will harm the tranny.
It really depends on the car, some Japanese imports are much fussier than others, but it still won't cause any permanent problems, I am sure. If it is such a small quantity, I would drive it and not worry about it one bit. I have actually run straight motor oil (mobil-1 0W-20) in a drag racing transmission that was having problems with the torque converter flashing to too high of an RPM on launch, and upon disassembly at the end of the racing season everything still looked fine inside. I am currently using John Deere tractor hydraulic fluid in the same tranmsission/drag car - with perfect results.
It depends on how far, the more you drive the more damage done. The motor oil will gum up or block up all the filters and the lubricating systems. If you have the money tow it. Use a certified transmission speciliest. bye BLUE
DON'T START IT AT ALL....................................
TOW IT TO YOUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THAT YOU USE.
HAVE THEM DO ALL THE FLUSHING THAT IS NEEDED AND HOPE FOR THE BEST.............................
IF YOU ALREADY STARTED IT, PRAY..........................
How do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
My dad just got his Honda civic's oil changed yesterday. Today, this morning, i find a very very small puddle of oil where his car usually is in our garage. I was thinking of wiping it with clorox wipes but how do i dispose of it safely. Need a good answer ASAP for safety purposes. Thank you.How do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
There's no ';safety issue'; to speak of. Simply put a piece of cardboard where the oil spot was to soak up any future drips. Have your father return to the place he got the oil change. They may find that they didn't install the oil filter or drain plug properly especially if it wasn't leaking oil before the oil change. If it always leaked oil, have a repair shop locate the oil leak using oil dye and a black lightHow do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
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Wipe it up and throw it in the trash. If you've got a quart or more, not on paper towels, but like in a container take it to any place that changes oil they will dump it in their reclamation pit.
try to spread bundle of sand or wooden ';flake'; to soak up the lubricant oil and dispose it accordingly.
Auto stores take used motor oil.
wipe up what you can and then throw some kitty liter on it. the kitty liter will soak up the rest.
There's no ';safety issue'; to speak of. Simply put a piece of cardboard where the oil spot was to soak up any future drips. Have your father return to the place he got the oil change. They may find that they didn't install the oil filter or drain plug properly especially if it wasn't leaking oil before the oil change. If it always leaked oil, have a repair shop locate the oil leak using oil dye and a black lightHow do i dispose small amounts of motor oil properly?
thanks soooo much! Report Abuse
Wipe it up and throw it in the trash. If you've got a quart or more, not on paper towels, but like in a container take it to any place that changes oil they will dump it in their reclamation pit.
try to spread bundle of sand or wooden ';flake'; to soak up the lubricant oil and dispose it accordingly.
Auto stores take used motor oil.
wipe up what you can and then throw some kitty liter on it. the kitty liter will soak up the rest.
What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
Is recycled motor oil used for anything?What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
The Many Uses of Recycled Motor Oil
Recycling used motor oil keeps oil out of landfills and ensures that this oil is available for re-use, reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. From a purely environmental point of view, the best thing that the motor oil consumer can do is to buy a longer-lasting oil. In that way, less used oil is generated in the first place. Over 380 million gallons of used oil is recycled each year according to the U.S. EPA, which equates to over 50% of all motor oil purchased annually. Currently, used motor oil can be re-used or recycled one of three ways – reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. It is important to note that each process can be important in helping to manage the overall volume of used motor oil in the U.S.
Re-refining
Proper, modern Re-refining with careful feed and product quality control, as well as sophisticated processes can successfully treat used motor oil to remove impurities so that it can be used as base stock for new lubricating oil. In other words, with good design and process management the used oil can be re-refined into “new” oil, giving it a second life so it can be used for vehicle motor oil again.
Currently 14% of used motor oil is re-refined and the consumer demand for this product has not made re-refining economically efficient for oil manufacturers. The result is that in some cases re-refined motor oil may be more expensive than virgin motor oil, When purchasing re-refined motor oil make sure that the oil specifications for the product meet those required by your vehicle manufacturer.
Reconditioning
In some industries, oil is filtered through a commercial filtration system or otherwise cleaned. This process helps remove insoluble impurities so the oil potentially can be used again and again. Although the cleaning process does not always bring the oil back to its original quality, such cleaning, when combined with replenishment of key additives, does extend the oil’s life and use.
Re-Use and Reprocessing
Both lubricants, such as motor oil, and fuels, such as heating oil, are petroleum products. When an oil can no longer perform its original lubrication job, it may be perfectly suitable for Re-use and a second life as a fuel petroleum product in, say, a power plant with little or no treatment. If some treatment is needed, reprocessing of used motor oil removes some water and particles so that the oil can be burned and used as fuel to generate heat or electricity for commercial operations. 74% of all oil re-use/recycling in the U.S. is for burning in turbines, incinerators, power plants, cement kilns and manufacturing facilities (asphalt, steel, etc…). An additional 11% of used motor oil is burned in specifically designed industrial space heaters. This creates a valuable form of energy, which helps our economy by avoiding the need to refine new commercial heating oil from imported crude oil.What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
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waste motor oil is reusing .but if you can seperate waste in oil...in generally we try to distilate waste oil,by product is lower viscosity oil suitable for fuel as gasoline...but some chemical method is suitable for production re refined motor oil or base oil..for example.. acid/clay Report Abuse
Half is burned, the other half is RE refined for lubrication purposes.
well from experience most of the used oil is either burned for power or heat. And alot of it is used for the making of asphalt. A small % is recycled and then resold as recycled oil to use in your car.
It can be used as fuel. Many garages have furnaces that run on used oil.
The Many Uses of Recycled Motor Oil
Recycling used motor oil keeps oil out of landfills and ensures that this oil is available for re-use, reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. From a purely environmental point of view, the best thing that the motor oil consumer can do is to buy a longer-lasting oil. In that way, less used oil is generated in the first place. Over 380 million gallons of used oil is recycled each year according to the U.S. EPA, which equates to over 50% of all motor oil purchased annually. Currently, used motor oil can be re-used or recycled one of three ways – reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. It is important to note that each process can be important in helping to manage the overall volume of used motor oil in the U.S.
Re-refining
Proper, modern Re-refining with careful feed and product quality control, as well as sophisticated processes can successfully treat used motor oil to remove impurities so that it can be used as base stock for new lubricating oil. In other words, with good design and process management the used oil can be re-refined into “new” oil, giving it a second life so it can be used for vehicle motor oil again.
Currently 14% of used motor oil is re-refined and the consumer demand for this product has not made re-refining economically efficient for oil manufacturers. The result is that in some cases re-refined motor oil may be more expensive than virgin motor oil, When purchasing re-refined motor oil make sure that the oil specifications for the product meet those required by your vehicle manufacturer.
Reconditioning
In some industries, oil is filtered through a commercial filtration system or otherwise cleaned. This process helps remove insoluble impurities so the oil potentially can be used again and again. Although the cleaning process does not always bring the oil back to its original quality, such cleaning, when combined with replenishment of key additives, does extend the oil’s life and use.
Re-Use and Reprocessing
Both lubricants, such as motor oil, and fuels, such as heating oil, are petroleum products. When an oil can no longer perform its original lubrication job, it may be perfectly suitable for Re-use and a second life as a fuel petroleum product in, say, a power plant with little or no treatment. If some treatment is needed, reprocessing of used motor oil removes some water and particles so that the oil can be burned and used as fuel to generate heat or electricity for commercial operations. 74% of all oil re-use/recycling in the U.S. is for burning in turbines, incinerators, power plants, cement kilns and manufacturing facilities (asphalt, steel, etc…). An additional 11% of used motor oil is burned in specifically designed industrial space heaters. This creates a valuable form of energy, which helps our economy by avoiding the need to refine new commercial heating oil from imported crude oil.What happens to the used and recycled motor oil?
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waste motor oil is reusing .but if you can seperate waste in oil...in generally we try to distilate waste oil,by product is lower viscosity oil suitable for fuel as gasoline...but some chemical method is suitable for production re refined motor oil or base oil..for example.. acid/clay Report Abuse
Half is burned, the other half is RE refined for lubrication purposes.
well from experience most of the used oil is either burned for power or heat. And alot of it is used for the making of asphalt. A small % is recycled and then resold as recycled oil to use in your car.
It can be used as fuel. Many garages have furnaces that run on used oil.
How critical is 'time passed 'compared to 'mileage' on your motor oil?
My mother bought a new Nissan last summer and I just found out she has not had the oil changed yet, BUT it only has 1,900 miles on it. (Yeah, she doesn't drive much) Is time passed really that crucial? I think of all the cars that sit on lots for months and months and they don't get oil changes every 3 months like we have been told. Thanks in advance.How critical is 'time passed 'compared to 'mileage' on your motor oil?
bepends on how the 1900 miles were accumulated... and how much condensation had developed in the oil pan..How critical is 'time passed 'compared to 'mileage' on your motor oil?
MOTOR oil will not lose its value to lubricate an engine just by being idle or not running,so unless there is no moisture to enter and mix with the engine oil and surrounding temperature of the engine is normal ,engine oil will not be affected b by time passed ....hope this helps ...ok?
Be safe and get it change!
If the car is not driven enough, the oil gets old (in a matter of speak)
If the car is driven enough, the oil gets used and dirty.
So either way it must b changed.
Time has nothing to do with the oil change interval. Oil doesn't go bad sitting the oil pan. I change my own oil every 5k and all my vehicles have over 100k on them. My 96 chevy blazer has 178k on it and has never had the oil changed less than 5k intervals. The 3k/3month interval is outdated and was mostly pushed by the oil companies.
rkb
I'm no expert on Nissans, but I'll say it's prob not a big deal. If it sat that way all winter, then it might be ready for an earl change.
Humidity can affect your earl. Moisture in the air can condense on the inside of the engine and then accumulate in the sump. When the weather cycles between hot and cold, rainy or dry, sunny and snowy, it can cause condensate to accumulate.
The recomended interval of 3 months or 3000 miles is a general rule of thumb for cars driven every day and not neccessarily engraved in stone. If it ain't getting a lot of miles then it's no biggy. If it's parked in a garage then it's even less a cause for concern.
Still, a year without an earl change CAN be too much just because of the changes in weather described above.skin infection
bepends on how the 1900 miles were accumulated... and how much condensation had developed in the oil pan..How critical is 'time passed 'compared to 'mileage' on your motor oil?
MOTOR oil will not lose its value to lubricate an engine just by being idle or not running,so unless there is no moisture to enter and mix with the engine oil and surrounding temperature of the engine is normal ,engine oil will not be affected b by time passed ....hope this helps ...ok?
Be safe and get it change!
If the car is not driven enough, the oil gets old (in a matter of speak)
If the car is driven enough, the oil gets used and dirty.
So either way it must b changed.
Time has nothing to do with the oil change interval. Oil doesn't go bad sitting the oil pan. I change my own oil every 5k and all my vehicles have over 100k on them. My 96 chevy blazer has 178k on it and has never had the oil changed less than 5k intervals. The 3k/3month interval is outdated and was mostly pushed by the oil companies.
rkb
I'm no expert on Nissans, but I'll say it's prob not a big deal. If it sat that way all winter, then it might be ready for an earl change.
Humidity can affect your earl. Moisture in the air can condense on the inside of the engine and then accumulate in the sump. When the weather cycles between hot and cold, rainy or dry, sunny and snowy, it can cause condensate to accumulate.
The recomended interval of 3 months or 3000 miles is a general rule of thumb for cars driven every day and not neccessarily engraved in stone. If it ain't getting a lot of miles then it's no biggy. If it's parked in a garage then it's even less a cause for concern.
Still, a year without an earl change CAN be too much just because of the changes in weather described above.
What oil type does a 1999 ford crown victoria use for motor oil?
i hear that it uses 5w-20, according to a few websitesWhat oil type does a 1999 ford crown victoria use for motor oil?
Since it was an old car I recommend 10W30.What oil type does a 1999 ford crown victoria use for motor oil?
As Mark S stated, the 5W-20 recommendation is more recent. Ford did make it retroactive, though. Believe it or not; even though my brother-in-law's 1995 F150 once called for 5W-30, Ford's new recommendation is 5W-20! He has over 100,000 miles and my recommendation was the original factory recommendation of 5W-30. He actually chooses to use Amsoil AMO 10W-40 synthetic: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/鈥?/a> Good luck with your decision. My Amsoil website: http://www.number1synthetic.com
click 'AMSOIL Online Product Guide' to enter your year, make, model, and engine to get a list of Amsoil synthetic lubricants and filters for your vehicle
5W20 did not come out til 2001!! 5W30 under 100,000 miles 10W30 over 100,000 miles
Use 5W-30 during colder climates and 10W-30 during warmer climates.
loke in your owners mauel it will tell you.
we used 5w-30 in our police cars until they went over 100,000 miles in than we went to 10w-40 with no problems.
Most use 5w-30.
Mark has your answer.. Grey
Since it was an old car I recommend 10W30.What oil type does a 1999 ford crown victoria use for motor oil?
As Mark S stated, the 5W-20 recommendation is more recent. Ford did make it retroactive, though. Believe it or not; even though my brother-in-law's 1995 F150 once called for 5W-30, Ford's new recommendation is 5W-20! He has over 100,000 miles and my recommendation was the original factory recommendation of 5W-30. He actually chooses to use Amsoil AMO 10W-40 synthetic: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/鈥?/a> Good luck with your decision. My Amsoil website: http://www.number1synthetic.com
click 'AMSOIL Online Product Guide' to enter your year, make, model, and engine to get a list of Amsoil synthetic lubricants and filters for your vehicle
5W20 did not come out til 2001!! 5W30 under 100,000 miles 10W30 over 100,000 miles
Use 5W-30 during colder climates and 10W-30 during warmer climates.
loke in your owners mauel it will tell you.
we used 5w-30 in our police cars until they went over 100,000 miles in than we went to 10w-40 with no problems.
Most use 5w-30.
Mark has your answer.. Grey
How can you tell the physical differences between a conventional motor oil to a synthetic one?
If you mean by ';physical'; they look and even smell the same.
In fact they are just engine oil except more pure. By synthesizing engine oil (instead of purifying using distillery), they can make 100% pure of the desired molecules and none of the undesired molecules.
So it is like asking how can you physically tell (by look, smell and taste) the difference between unadulterated honey and the cheaper kind - you can't.
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It is also the reason why you need to look over the technicians when you ask for synthetic oil at the quicky lube. There was a TV report (you can find it at You Tube) about Jiffy Lube not doing the work promised. You'll never know unless you spend the $$ to have it lab analysed
Good LuckHow can you tell the physical differences between a conventional motor oil to a synthetic one?
you cant without a lab. .....synthetic mean,s a man made,identical copy......only better.How can you tell the physical differences between a conventional motor oil to a synthetic one?
If you had two bulk oil jugs and forgot which one to put into the station wagon and which one to put into the porsche... you'd be a gambler to try to guess which is synthetic. Syn oil is generally less viscous than a conventional, sometimes it's a little lighter in color, sometimes it has die added to it. Most tests require some lab items and special tools.
Sort of hard for me to explain. Synthetics usually last alot longer and are being put into more new vehicles. check www.amsoil.com
In fact they are just engine oil except more pure. By synthesizing engine oil (instead of purifying using distillery), they can make 100% pure of the desired molecules and none of the undesired molecules.
So it is like asking how can you physically tell (by look, smell and taste) the difference between unadulterated honey and the cheaper kind - you can't.
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It is also the reason why you need to look over the technicians when you ask for synthetic oil at the quicky lube. There was a TV report (you can find it at You Tube) about Jiffy Lube not doing the work promised. You'll never know unless you spend the $$ to have it lab analysed
Good LuckHow can you tell the physical differences between a conventional motor oil to a synthetic one?
you cant without a lab. .....synthetic mean,s a man made,identical copy......only better.How can you tell the physical differences between a conventional motor oil to a synthetic one?
If you had two bulk oil jugs and forgot which one to put into the station wagon and which one to put into the porsche... you'd be a gambler to try to guess which is synthetic. Syn oil is generally less viscous than a conventional, sometimes it's a little lighter in color, sometimes it has die added to it. Most tests require some lab items and special tools.
Sort of hard for me to explain. Synthetics usually last alot longer and are being put into more new vehicles. check www.amsoil.com
How harmful to the engine would it be to change from synthetic to regular motor oil?
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S with 26k on it and got it brand new. I've been putting in synthetic oil (Mobil 1 5W-30) since my first oil change. I'm thinking about selling the car and need to know if have to tell the next owner if they have to put synthetic oil in.How harmful to the engine would it be to change from synthetic to regular motor oil?
no you dont have to tell tehm anything. you can tell them you always have used synthetic and how often you changed it...may make a good selling point, as synthetics are supposd to be better for the engine, and changing back wont hurt it...How harmful to the engine would it be to change from synthetic to regular motor oil?
yes i would tell them because that will help you sell the car but you dont need to because it dont matter what type oil you put in it and someone said need to change it more not true you wont need to change it as much the other guy said wait until break in there is no break in on cars today that is done when they build the car it is great that you have used this oil that long the car will last much longer
No unless the motor requires synthetic it will not harm it at all. It is only when the car is old and you are going from conventional to synthetic that there is an issue.
I did it with my Ford ranger after 120k miles and noticed no difference. But I would tell the new owner.
26k is low miles , if you been running synthetic thats good the next owner will glad to hear that , good selling point i put synthetic in my porsche , and so will my future ferrari ....
you can do it, but will have to change the oil more often
No, it won't hurt it at all.
What does the owners manual call for ?
For starters, you should NEVER start a car on synthetic motor oil. You have to give the engine enough time to ';break in'; so the valves and rings will seal properly. If you did your first oil change at 3,000 miles, you're probably OK, but you're really better off waiting until 10,000 miles on a new car to switch to synthetic. Secondly, switching from synthetic to regular motor oil won't harm the engine, so don't bother telling the new buyer that he/she should run synthetic motor oil in it. It really doesn't matter either way. While it is true that you will generally have less engine wear running full synthetic motor oil over time, as long as you change your oil regularly you'll be fine.
no you dont have to tell tehm anything. you can tell them you always have used synthetic and how often you changed it...may make a good selling point, as synthetics are supposd to be better for the engine, and changing back wont hurt it...How harmful to the engine would it be to change from synthetic to regular motor oil?
yes i would tell them because that will help you sell the car but you dont need to because it dont matter what type oil you put in it and someone said need to change it more not true you wont need to change it as much the other guy said wait until break in there is no break in on cars today that is done when they build the car it is great that you have used this oil that long the car will last much longer
No unless the motor requires synthetic it will not harm it at all. It is only when the car is old and you are going from conventional to synthetic that there is an issue.
I did it with my Ford ranger after 120k miles and noticed no difference. But I would tell the new owner.
26k is low miles , if you been running synthetic thats good the next owner will glad to hear that , good selling point i put synthetic in my porsche , and so will my future ferrari ....
you can do it, but will have to change the oil more often
No, it won't hurt it at all.
What does the owners manual call for ?
For starters, you should NEVER start a car on synthetic motor oil. You have to give the engine enough time to ';break in'; so the valves and rings will seal properly. If you did your first oil change at 3,000 miles, you're probably OK, but you're really better off waiting until 10,000 miles on a new car to switch to synthetic. Secondly, switching from synthetic to regular motor oil won't harm the engine, so don't bother telling the new buyer that he/she should run synthetic motor oil in it. It really doesn't matter either way. While it is true that you will generally have less engine wear running full synthetic motor oil over time, as long as you change your oil regularly you'll be fine.
If I start using synthetic motor oil can I switch back to conventional oil in my vehicles engine?
It's really not recommended to switch back and forth between synthetic and conventional motor oil. Pick one and stick with it.If I start using synthetic motor oil can I switch back to conventional oil in my vehicles engine?
Here's the scoop on synthetic oil. It is far superior to regular oil, it lasts much longer, lubricates much better, especially on cold start ups in winter. A car when bought as NEW, should first be broken in with REGULAR oil. And continue using regular oil for between 5 and 10,000 miles. --at that time, you may switch to synthetic oil untill your car gets very high miles like 100,000 and up. At that ime you may wish to return to regular oil. ---This is because synthetic oil is smoother and thinner, and may leak from a ver old and worn engine. Likewise, when the car is NEW--no miles..it NEEDS regular oil to BREAK IN the engine. And because regular oil is not as lubricative as synthetic, your new engine needs it to break in properly before switching to synthetic. If it is done this way, the synthetic will greatly extend and protect your engine for the majoriyt of it's life. I also find my gas milage has increased by a mile or two per gallon by using synthetic. On cold mornings, regular oil takes time to thin out and fully lubricate the engine. Synthetic oil is ready from the start, even at 0 degrees. It instantly protects your engine right from the start when you turn the key. The synthetic oil instantly runs to every nook and cranny of the cold engine, protecting your engine for many years from cold start ups, which can wear critical parts in the inner engine. It is not recommended to switch back and forth over and over between the two oils. Once your car is fully broken in, and the synthetic switch is made, yuo should continue to use it for the long haul untill your engine is old and worn, creating bigger gaps in the engine from natural wear---then the switch BACK, later in your engines life, may be needed to stop the thinner more lubricative synthetic oil from dripping from the worn engine...over all, synthetic oils, when used on this skedule, will vastly protect your cars engine, and likelu extent its life.If I start using synthetic motor oil can I switch back to conventional oil in my vehicles engine?
yes... those synthetic oil requirements are basically a scam. The company will say that the car was designed for it, but the computer on the car will actually compensate for the different viscosity and oil properties. If your worried about the mineral loss in the engine, there are treatments you can run every 20000 miles that will restore the minerals. Probably far cheaper then synthetic oil in the long run.
synthetic is actually cheaper to run if you factor that you can go 12,000miles between oil changes. i pay about $7 a quart for royal purple and use 6 quarts that is $42 for an oil change another $10 for a good filter so $52 dollars for 12,000 miles. good regular oil is about $2 a quart, i need 6 so $12 and about $4 for a filter so $16 per change for 3000 miles $16 time 4 changes to equal 12,000 is $64 per 12,000 miles
so $52 per 12,000 synthetic
and $64 per 12,000 dino-oil
Yes you can, but make sure you use the same grade.
Yes, you just need to do an oil and oil filter change.
Here's the scoop on synthetic oil. It is far superior to regular oil, it lasts much longer, lubricates much better, especially on cold start ups in winter. A car when bought as NEW, should first be broken in with REGULAR oil. And continue using regular oil for between 5 and 10,000 miles. --at that time, you may switch to synthetic oil untill your car gets very high miles like 100,000 and up. At that ime you may wish to return to regular oil. ---This is because synthetic oil is smoother and thinner, and may leak from a ver old and worn engine. Likewise, when the car is NEW--no miles..it NEEDS regular oil to BREAK IN the engine. And because regular oil is not as lubricative as synthetic, your new engine needs it to break in properly before switching to synthetic. If it is done this way, the synthetic will greatly extend and protect your engine for the majoriyt of it's life. I also find my gas milage has increased by a mile or two per gallon by using synthetic. On cold mornings, regular oil takes time to thin out and fully lubricate the engine. Synthetic oil is ready from the start, even at 0 degrees. It instantly protects your engine right from the start when you turn the key. The synthetic oil instantly runs to every nook and cranny of the cold engine, protecting your engine for many years from cold start ups, which can wear critical parts in the inner engine. It is not recommended to switch back and forth over and over between the two oils. Once your car is fully broken in, and the synthetic switch is made, yuo should continue to use it for the long haul untill your engine is old and worn, creating bigger gaps in the engine from natural wear---then the switch BACK, later in your engines life, may be needed to stop the thinner more lubricative synthetic oil from dripping from the worn engine...over all, synthetic oils, when used on this skedule, will vastly protect your cars engine, and likelu extent its life.If I start using synthetic motor oil can I switch back to conventional oil in my vehicles engine?
yes... those synthetic oil requirements are basically a scam. The company will say that the car was designed for it, but the computer on the car will actually compensate for the different viscosity and oil properties. If your worried about the mineral loss in the engine, there are treatments you can run every 20000 miles that will restore the minerals. Probably far cheaper then synthetic oil in the long run.
synthetic is actually cheaper to run if you factor that you can go 12,000miles between oil changes. i pay about $7 a quart for royal purple and use 6 quarts that is $42 for an oil change another $10 for a good filter so $52 dollars for 12,000 miles. good regular oil is about $2 a quart, i need 6 so $12 and about $4 for a filter so $16 per change for 3000 miles $16 time 4 changes to equal 12,000 is $64 per 12,000 miles
so $52 per 12,000 synthetic
and $64 per 12,000 dino-oil
Yes you can, but make sure you use the same grade.
Yes, you just need to do an oil and oil filter change.
What does tiny bubbles in the motor oil mean?
I checked my engine oil and saw tiny bubbles on the dip stick. My freind said one of the gaskets are in trouble. Is this true or should i ingore the tiny bubbles?What does tiny bubbles in the motor oil mean?
it means there is moisture.
its not necessarily a gasket, but any given thing that can cause air to enter the engine.What does tiny bubbles in the motor oil mean?
Hi,
I think the gasket has gone bad.Please check with you radiator fluid as well and if the radiator fluid also contains the same thing like while creamy thing deposited to the inner side of the radiator cap,walls of the radiator,then it is a damn sure case of head gasket leak.
How this milky thing formed?if you head gasket has blown water get mixed up with the engine oil and forms a emulsion which result in the millky thing.
Please dont ignore it and straight away take to the garage and repalce the head gasket and other gaskets if necesary and repalce new engine oil and radiator coolant.
Drive safely.
Nataraj,
Bahrain
Does this stuff look a bit ';milky'; to you -- about the color of milk chocolate?
Take some of the oil from your dip stick between your thumb and finger and squeeze. Does WATER come out of your ';oil';?
If so, it's not simple condensate, and you've either got a blown head gasket, cracked block, or some other serious condition that is allowing water to leak across into your oil system. If so, do NOT continue to run this engine. The problem will get worse, and water is a LOUSY lubricant -- the engine won't forgive you for that, and you'll be out a lot more dough as a result.
hey dude, bad news that just happened to me and i tought it was nothing and i went from bad to worst at the end yes, the gasket head was mest up... the more you take the worst it gets....
This may be a sign of the Apocalypse. You'd better check with your auto mechanic or local priest.
Don't trip! It's nothing.
Don Ho reincarnated into your engine oil . . .
ok put some oil in a clear with a lid shake hard for a few min. do yu see bubbles do they look like the ones u see in your oil if they do happy motoring. if they DO NOT look the same empty wallet
it means there is moisture.
its not necessarily a gasket, but any given thing that can cause air to enter the engine.What does tiny bubbles in the motor oil mean?
Hi,
I think the gasket has gone bad.Please check with you radiator fluid as well and if the radiator fluid also contains the same thing like while creamy thing deposited to the inner side of the radiator cap,walls of the radiator,then it is a damn sure case of head gasket leak.
How this milky thing formed?if you head gasket has blown water get mixed up with the engine oil and forms a emulsion which result in the millky thing.
Please dont ignore it and straight away take to the garage and repalce the head gasket and other gaskets if necesary and repalce new engine oil and radiator coolant.
Drive safely.
Nataraj,
Bahrain
Does this stuff look a bit ';milky'; to you -- about the color of milk chocolate?
Take some of the oil from your dip stick between your thumb and finger and squeeze. Does WATER come out of your ';oil';?
If so, it's not simple condensate, and you've either got a blown head gasket, cracked block, or some other serious condition that is allowing water to leak across into your oil system. If so, do NOT continue to run this engine. The problem will get worse, and water is a LOUSY lubricant -- the engine won't forgive you for that, and you'll be out a lot more dough as a result.
hey dude, bad news that just happened to me and i tought it was nothing and i went from bad to worst at the end yes, the gasket head was mest up... the more you take the worst it gets....
This may be a sign of the Apocalypse. You'd better check with your auto mechanic or local priest.
Don't trip! It's nothing.
Don Ho reincarnated into your engine oil . . .
ok put some oil in a clear with a lid shake hard for a few min. do yu see bubbles do they look like the ones u see in your oil if they do happy motoring. if they DO NOT look the same empty wallet
What should i do if my friend put motor oil in my transmission oil place?
i was wondering if you have any ideas of what i should do and how much it would costs?What should i do if my friend put motor oil in my transmission oil place?
make her pay to have it flushed or fluid changed. do not drive it!!!!!!!!!!What should i do if my friend put motor oil in my transmission oil place?
Depends on the gearbox, if a manual then it will not harm as any oil is better than none. In fact older cars used engine oil in the gearbox. However it may affect an automatic if the viscosity is not correct. Just change the oil and all should be well.
Check with an experienced mechanic and or the dealership and if really recommended have the transmission oil very important flush drained and not simply drained as the previous method removes most of the oil and get it replaced with proper oil.
one your friend is an idiot and shouldn't be near a car if they don't know were to put it, it would have been easyer to pay someone to change your oil its only like 29.99. dont drive your car is will kill it, and try to drain it out and fill it with the right stuff
If you flush it out now it won't do any damage.
Engine oil is mostly lube oil. Tranny oil is mostly hydraulic oil. The slippery engine oil will make the tranny clutch slip and eventually fail.
Good Luck...
It would damage your transmission and you would most likely need to replace that transmission. I would not even go buy the transmission agian unless it is a new car.skin infection
make her pay to have it flushed or fluid changed. do not drive it!!!!!!!!!!What should i do if my friend put motor oil in my transmission oil place?
Depends on the gearbox, if a manual then it will not harm as any oil is better than none. In fact older cars used engine oil in the gearbox. However it may affect an automatic if the viscosity is not correct. Just change the oil and all should be well.
Check with an experienced mechanic and or the dealership and if really recommended have the transmission oil very important flush drained and not simply drained as the previous method removes most of the oil and get it replaced with proper oil.
one your friend is an idiot and shouldn't be near a car if they don't know were to put it, it would have been easyer to pay someone to change your oil its only like 29.99. dont drive your car is will kill it, and try to drain it out and fill it with the right stuff
If you flush it out now it won't do any damage.
Engine oil is mostly lube oil. Tranny oil is mostly hydraulic oil. The slippery engine oil will make the tranny clutch slip and eventually fail.
Good Luck...
It would damage your transmission and you would most likely need to replace that transmission. I would not even go buy the transmission agian unless it is a new car.
What can be done with used motor oil sitting around in my garage?
My dad has a few buckets filled with old motor oil from doing oil changes. What can be done with it. If it helps I live in Southern California in the Antelope Valley if anyone has anything specific to that area.
anyway thanksWhat can be done with used motor oil sitting around in my garage?
take it to the local oil repair place (Jiffy Lube, etc). Ask if they can add it to their disposal oil.What can be done with used motor oil sitting around in my garage?
If you have a fence paneled garden mix half the oil with half fence paint . Then paint the panels with the mixture, it wont fade as quick as normal fence paint and its much more waterproof, i hope this helps.
recycling center
Any auto parts store will tell you where you can take it in your area.
You are supposed to return it for recycling. If your county does not have a waste oil recycling center; then you have to take it to a garage or service center, or any place that sells oil like a parts store.
call around to your local garages and
ask if they could use the oil
take it to any auto store or garage and recycle it. usually does'nt cost a dime.
get a wick
heat that garage in Winter
Pour it into small pump oil canisters and you can use it to oil things around the house such as door hinges, bicycle chains, and coleman camping lanterns.
anyway thanksWhat can be done with used motor oil sitting around in my garage?
take it to the local oil repair place (Jiffy Lube, etc). Ask if they can add it to their disposal oil.What can be done with used motor oil sitting around in my garage?
If you have a fence paneled garden mix half the oil with half fence paint . Then paint the panels with the mixture, it wont fade as quick as normal fence paint and its much more waterproof, i hope this helps.
recycling center
Any auto parts store will tell you where you can take it in your area.
You are supposed to return it for recycling. If your county does not have a waste oil recycling center; then you have to take it to a garage or service center, or any place that sells oil like a parts store.
call around to your local garages and
ask if they could use the oil
take it to any auto store or garage and recycle it. usually does'nt cost a dime.
get a wick
heat that garage in Winter
Pour it into small pump oil canisters and you can use it to oil things around the house such as door hinges, bicycle chains, and coleman camping lanterns.
What type of motor oil do I put in a 1993 Toyota Corolla?
It doesn't say in my car manual. I just bought this car, it has 250,000 miles, but seems to run well. Naturally, I forgot to ask the previous this question. Thanks for your helpWhat type of motor oil do I put in a 1993 Toyota Corolla?
If it doesn't burn any oil - and mine never did after 180K miles, you can use 5-30 for added mileage. No sticker on the windshield from past garages? The high mileage brands and synthetics couldn't hurt but will cost more. How long do you plan on keeping it? Any sign the motor was rebuilt? If it was, then perhaps you can use a lower viscosity oil. A pressure check of each cylinder could give you a good idea of the internal condition of the rings.What type of motor oil do I put in a 1993 Toyota Corolla?
Castrol High milage 20 \ 50wt
If you don't know what oil is in it now, don't add any oil in it until you do an oil change.
I concur with John Paul...20-50
id use a good Mobil one synthetic oil in it,its designed for higher mileage engines,and it will help the engine last a lot longer,those are good cars,take care of it and keep the oil changed real good in it and you may get 3-400 k out of it,i have seen them last that long,but maintenance is the key to any car lasting good,take care of it ,and it may last a real long time,good luck hope this helps.
If it doesn't burn any oil - and mine never did after 180K miles, you can use 5-30 for added mileage. No sticker on the windshield from past garages? The high mileage brands and synthetics couldn't hurt but will cost more. How long do you plan on keeping it? Any sign the motor was rebuilt? If it was, then perhaps you can use a lower viscosity oil. A pressure check of each cylinder could give you a good idea of the internal condition of the rings.What type of motor oil do I put in a 1993 Toyota Corolla?
Castrol High milage 20 \ 50wt
If you don't know what oil is in it now, don't add any oil in it until you do an oil change.
I concur with John Paul...20-50
id use a good Mobil one synthetic oil in it,its designed for higher mileage engines,and it will help the engine last a lot longer,those are good cars,take care of it and keep the oil changed real good in it and you may get 3-400 k out of it,i have seen them last that long,but maintenance is the key to any car lasting good,take care of it ,and it may last a real long time,good luck hope this helps.
What kind of Motor oil to use for Buick LeSabre?
I have a 1997 Buick LeSabre, i juts bought it, don't know what type of motor oil to use. 5W or 10W, any difference? Also, is Synthetic motor oil any good?What kind of Motor oil to use for Buick LeSabre?
10w40 is what you wantWhat kind of Motor oil to use for Buick LeSabre?
It should say in the owners manual, and on it oil cap, what oil should go into that engine.
5W30 is a thinner oil than 10W30, and is (theoretically) more energy conserving.
Depends on what engine is in your car. If it is the 3.1L/3.4L then GM suggests 5w30, if you have the 3.8L then 10w30 is what it takes. Synthetic oil is always a welcome addition to any engine (except for a new or rebuilt because it doesn't allow proper ';break in';)
10w40 is what you wantWhat kind of Motor oil to use for Buick LeSabre?
It should say in the owners manual, and on it oil cap, what oil should go into that engine.
5W30 is a thinner oil than 10W30, and is (theoretically) more energy conserving.
Depends on what engine is in your car. If it is the 3.1L/3.4L then GM suggests 5w30, if you have the 3.8L then 10w30 is what it takes. Synthetic oil is always a welcome addition to any engine (except for a new or rebuilt because it doesn't allow proper ';break in';)
I have got motor oil on my favourite jeans. Is there any way of getting it out. There are about 3 thumb sized?
blotches down the legs, where my hands have made contact with the jeans after i got oil on me.
It was used motor oil and is mainly noticable when the jeans are dry, even so its not hugely noticable. Tried washing soda, fairy liquid and a 50degree wash but theres still some remnants there!I have got motor oil on my favourite jeans. Is there any way of getting it out. There are about 3 thumb sized?
I would try to spray some WD 40 on the stain it will remove all the oil, then just wash as normal. Or maybe try just some dishwashing soap like dawn the kind that takes grease away, let it soak for a few minutes and wash.
Good LuckI have got motor oil on my favourite jeans. Is there any way of getting it out. There are about 3 thumb sized?
Dish soap. Just put it straight on the stains, and rub it in well. Then wash as usual. Coke does work a little, too.
soak in all color bleach then wash
Have you tried Vanish?! It's truly fantastic! Get the spray one - you just spray it on to the stain, chuck it in the machine and wash as normal! =)
It may sound weird, but first put margarine on the stain and rub it in. Then give it a warm soak in washing detergent and wash out. The grease in the margarine softens the stain.
When my husband gets grease on his jeans, I start a load and pour 1 can of coke in the wash. It gets it out. good luck
We use WD-40 for these types of oil based stains. Spray, rinse a little, then wash.
I've also lightened a stain with baby powder.
It was used motor oil and is mainly noticable when the jeans are dry, even so its not hugely noticable. Tried washing soda, fairy liquid and a 50degree wash but theres still some remnants there!I have got motor oil on my favourite jeans. Is there any way of getting it out. There are about 3 thumb sized?
I would try to spray some WD 40 on the stain it will remove all the oil, then just wash as normal. Or maybe try just some dishwashing soap like dawn the kind that takes grease away, let it soak for a few minutes and wash.
Good LuckI have got motor oil on my favourite jeans. Is there any way of getting it out. There are about 3 thumb sized?
Dish soap. Just put it straight on the stains, and rub it in well. Then wash as usual. Coke does work a little, too.
soak in all color bleach then wash
Have you tried Vanish?! It's truly fantastic! Get the spray one - you just spray it on to the stain, chuck it in the machine and wash as normal! =)
It may sound weird, but first put margarine on the stain and rub it in. Then give it a warm soak in washing detergent and wash out. The grease in the margarine softens the stain.
When my husband gets grease on his jeans, I start a load and pour 1 can of coke in the wash. It gets it out. good luck
We use WD-40 for these types of oil based stains. Spray, rinse a little, then wash.
I've also lightened a stain with baby powder.
What do I do with used motor oil in pans my son has left in the garage?
He is so irresponsible. The kid works changing oil at Walmart, but brings his car here to my garage to change the oil.
I started cleaning out the garage this evening and there are 2 wash basins full of dirty oil on the floor and used pans full of oil on the work bench. What do I do with all of this stuff?What do I do with used motor oil in pans my son has left in the garage?
Make properly packed bottles of that oil and give it to Wal-Mart. they have a proper system for dumping of used oilWhat do I do with used motor oil in pans my son has left in the garage?
Please make sure to recycle the used motor oil and not dump it on the ground or in the sewer. Used motor oil is a significant source of pollution and contains cancer causing chemicals and other harmful things.
If your son also left the bottles the oil came in originally and a funnel (you might also buy one for less than $1 at the store) put the used oil back in the bottles and take them to a nearby location to recycle. The link below will find the closest recycler. Usually garages, car repair shops or gas stations can help.
When filling the bottles make sure you wear rubber gloves and wash the oil from your hands. A little oil won't hurt but you also want to be careful. It also helps keep your hands and nails clean because oil doesn't come off easily. Mark the bottles with a Sharpie or other type of marker so you know they are ';USED';. If he didn't leave the original bottles you can use old gallon containers like milk containers. Just label them so they don't get ingested by mistake.
A better suggestion is to make your son clean it up himself or he'll just leave you another mess in the future. That part is up to you, though.
They are hazardous waste and your city will have specific locations for you to drop them off. Some cities will even pick them up. You can also go to www.earth911.com to local nearby centers that will accept them. Since your son works at Walmart, you should tell him to take the items to his shop and recycle them. If he recycles the oil he can reuse the pans many times.
Whatever you do, don't dump it. Gather the oil in bottles and have him take it back to Walmart for proper disposal.
Anyplace that sells motor oil has to accept used oil.
Walmart accepts used oil. Put it in gallon jugs and take it to them.
They might have a limit, though.
The easy answer is take it to a place like Jiffylube but they will probably want it in a old oil container or will charge you.
If you wanted to have some fun you could make an oil lamp and/or mini oir heater experiment. It would be fun to see what you could come up with making.
BUT IF YOU WANT THE ANSWER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...
Don't kid yourself, I bet a lot of people do this because people that change their own oil usually are the type of people that don't care.
You heat up water in the largest pan you have in the kitchen. Then you put dishwasher soap in the sink drain and let hot water run down the drain. Then you pour in some more soap with no water running, then you pour in a quart or so of oil in while the hot water is runing and then as the same time pour in a little dish soap to break up the oil. Then you turn off the water. Pour some more soap in the drain, then take the boiling hot water and pour in about 2 cups in the drain. Wait about 5 minutes then pour is some more soap and then dump the rest of the boiling water in the drain while you are running hot water from the tap. Let the hot water run for about 5 minutes.
Only do about 2 quarts a day and only do it between6 pm and 7pm at night when there is a large amount of other people washing dishes all over the city. All their dishsoap from their dishwashers will help break up the oil. Also all the FOOD oils will help mask your oil you put down the drain.
If you don't want to put it down the drain then take it to a legal place to have it disposed of even if you have to pay someone to dispose of it at an Oil Change place. Just start making some calls.
Your choice. No one will know.
Your son should be the one to take care of this, and maybe he should have had someone else change his oil because his plan for disposing of the used oil obviously was you.
I started cleaning out the garage this evening and there are 2 wash basins full of dirty oil on the floor and used pans full of oil on the work bench. What do I do with all of this stuff?What do I do with used motor oil in pans my son has left in the garage?
Make properly packed bottles of that oil and give it to Wal-Mart. they have a proper system for dumping of used oilWhat do I do with used motor oil in pans my son has left in the garage?
Please make sure to recycle the used motor oil and not dump it on the ground or in the sewer. Used motor oil is a significant source of pollution and contains cancer causing chemicals and other harmful things.
If your son also left the bottles the oil came in originally and a funnel (you might also buy one for less than $1 at the store) put the used oil back in the bottles and take them to a nearby location to recycle. The link below will find the closest recycler. Usually garages, car repair shops or gas stations can help.
When filling the bottles make sure you wear rubber gloves and wash the oil from your hands. A little oil won't hurt but you also want to be careful. It also helps keep your hands and nails clean because oil doesn't come off easily. Mark the bottles with a Sharpie or other type of marker so you know they are ';USED';. If he didn't leave the original bottles you can use old gallon containers like milk containers. Just label them so they don't get ingested by mistake.
A better suggestion is to make your son clean it up himself or he'll just leave you another mess in the future. That part is up to you, though.
They are hazardous waste and your city will have specific locations for you to drop them off. Some cities will even pick them up. You can also go to www.earth911.com to local nearby centers that will accept them. Since your son works at Walmart, you should tell him to take the items to his shop and recycle them. If he recycles the oil he can reuse the pans many times.
Whatever you do, don't dump it. Gather the oil in bottles and have him take it back to Walmart for proper disposal.
Anyplace that sells motor oil has to accept used oil.
Walmart accepts used oil. Put it in gallon jugs and take it to them.
They might have a limit, though.
The easy answer is take it to a place like Jiffylube but they will probably want it in a old oil container or will charge you.
If you wanted to have some fun you could make an oil lamp and/or mini oir heater experiment. It would be fun to see what you could come up with making.
BUT IF YOU WANT THE ANSWER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...
Don't kid yourself, I bet a lot of people do this because people that change their own oil usually are the type of people that don't care.
You heat up water in the largest pan you have in the kitchen. Then you put dishwasher soap in the sink drain and let hot water run down the drain. Then you pour in some more soap with no water running, then you pour in a quart or so of oil in while the hot water is runing and then as the same time pour in a little dish soap to break up the oil. Then you turn off the water. Pour some more soap in the drain, then take the boiling hot water and pour in about 2 cups in the drain. Wait about 5 minutes then pour is some more soap and then dump the rest of the boiling water in the drain while you are running hot water from the tap. Let the hot water run for about 5 minutes.
Only do about 2 quarts a day and only do it between6 pm and 7pm at night when there is a large amount of other people washing dishes all over the city. All their dishsoap from their dishwashers will help break up the oil. Also all the FOOD oils will help mask your oil you put down the drain.
If you don't want to put it down the drain then take it to a legal place to have it disposed of even if you have to pay someone to dispose of it at an Oil Change place. Just start making some calls.
Your choice. No one will know.
Your son should be the one to take care of this, and maybe he should have had someone else change his oil because his plan for disposing of the used oil obviously was you.
What kind of motor oil should I use on my Hyundai Excel Sprint 1997?
There's so many variety I am so confused. I needed a specific type.What kind of motor oil should I use on my Hyundai Excel Sprint 1997?
Read the owners manual, it will explain which grade of oil to use. If you have no manual, a good universal type oil is 10w-30, which is what you get at lube shops or most mechanics every time, unless you ask for something else. Brand doesn't matter just be sure that it's certified by an organization like the API in most cases.What kind of motor oil should I use on my Hyundai Excel Sprint 1997?
Motor oils are usually mixed in two weights, a cold weight and a warm weight. So 10-30 is 10 when cold and 30 when hot. Higher numbers provide more lubrication but don't work well in cold weather.
The older the car or more mileage on it, the higher weight you need to use to protect the motor, but you also need a low enough weight that provides protection in cold weather.
10-30 is good all-purpose, but if you live in a warm climate and have a high-mileage vehicle, you might want to consider something like 20-50, 15-35, etc.
If you need help, ask the dude at the counter at the auto parts store--they're helpful.
Penrite HPR 10, a 5L container will be plenty.skin infection
Read the owners manual, it will explain which grade of oil to use. If you have no manual, a good universal type oil is 10w-30, which is what you get at lube shops or most mechanics every time, unless you ask for something else. Brand doesn't matter just be sure that it's certified by an organization like the API in most cases.What kind of motor oil should I use on my Hyundai Excel Sprint 1997?
Motor oils are usually mixed in two weights, a cold weight and a warm weight. So 10-30 is 10 when cold and 30 when hot. Higher numbers provide more lubrication but don't work well in cold weather.
The older the car or more mileage on it, the higher weight you need to use to protect the motor, but you also need a low enough weight that provides protection in cold weather.
10-30 is good all-purpose, but if you live in a warm climate and have a high-mileage vehicle, you might want to consider something like 20-50, 15-35, etc.
If you need help, ask the dude at the counter at the auto parts store--they're helpful.
Penrite HPR 10, a 5L container will be plenty.
Is it possible to change the motor oil on 2006 Acura RL without taking it to the dealer?
Will the oil meter reset itself when the new oil is changed? Thanks.Is it possible to change the motor oil on 2006 Acura RL without taking it to the dealer?
sure you can change the oil yourself if you know how and no the oil change won't reset the oil meter, you have to reset that yourself, look in your owners manual and it will tell you how to do it, it's pretty simple.Is it possible to change the motor oil on 2006 Acura RL without taking it to the dealer?
No its not going to reset itself, but you can look in the owners manual and see how to do it, I doubt it is a dealer only service thing, that would be idiotic. Just change the oil and filter, then figure out how to reset the oil thing
there should be a button somewhere you can push to reset it yourself
hence why we have manuals that come with the car..
you reset that light. directions should be in the owners manual.
Ask at dealer. There is no charge usually for asking questions like this. If I tell you, I will have to charge you $50.
sure you can change the oil yourself if you know how and no the oil change won't reset the oil meter, you have to reset that yourself, look in your owners manual and it will tell you how to do it, it's pretty simple.Is it possible to change the motor oil on 2006 Acura RL without taking it to the dealer?
No its not going to reset itself, but you can look in the owners manual and see how to do it, I doubt it is a dealer only service thing, that would be idiotic. Just change the oil and filter, then figure out how to reset the oil thing
there should be a button somewhere you can push to reset it yourself
hence why we have manuals that come with the car..
you reset that light. directions should be in the owners manual.
Ask at dealer. There is no charge usually for asking questions like this. If I tell you, I will have to charge you $50.
What are some good quality conventional Motor Oil brands?
my car has about 180k. Ive been going to firestone where i pay for the cheapest one so im guessing they're poor quality.I also dont get the difference with 5w-30 or 4w-20 and all that. I dont really need an explanation but rather a recommendation.What are some good quality conventional Motor Oil brands?
VALVOLINE or CASTROLWhat are some good quality conventional Motor Oil brands?
Quaker State............Pennzoil
Never use what isn't recommended by your engine. The engine oil weight shouldn't be messed with. Your car will either have 5W30 or 10W30.
Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic is a good motor oil... for higher compression engines (comes factory in Corvettes, Lambourghini, Ferrari and Porche), but in a car with 180,000 plus miles, not recommended.
Quaker State has a higher mileage oil for cars with 150,000 miles or more... like your car.
Although Mobil 1 is like liquid plastic, you don't need it. Use Quaker State High Mileage.
Next, don't go to Firestone. They are a national dealer whose only goal is sales. Usually hiring lower quality technicians. Best bet is to go to your local garage or dealership. It may cost more, but you get more.
I recommend MOBILE 1 brand. I used to use Castrol GTX but when I switched to mobile 1 I felt the difference. I also use 1 32 oz. bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer every time I change my oil.
The 5w-30 is the weight and protective properties in the oil. Newer cars only need a 5 weight (w) because they are designed to be ran with that weight, but older cars can benefit from a little heavier weight like 10w or a 20w. Just remember the heavier the weight of the oil the more your oil pump works. If you want to prolong the life of your engine you should use mobile 1 high milage and maybe a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer. Probably a 10w-30 or a 10w-40. I hope this helps!
Its all pretty much the same anymore. Some maybe cheaper yes, but for the most part they are alot alike. I use Valvoline 10-30 in winter and 10-40 in summer. Manufacture suggest 5-30 all year around. I have 133,000 mi on my cav z-24 and not a lick of oil dripping, leaking or burning. Car runs like it did when i pulled her off the lot 6 years ago. The biggest part of oil is the changing. I change mine every 2000-2500 miles. religously. The filters are one of the major players in the oil story. Cheap filters can be catastrophic. Case in point, we buy oil filters in bulk for our vehicles, being government we have to go with lowest bidder. They were a grey filter, something in german i believe, well we went to change oils and one filter after another had metal in the exit side of the filters! had we used those our vehicles would have been junk. Now we use Mobil 1 filters or fram.
VALVOLINE or CASTROLWhat are some good quality conventional Motor Oil brands?
Quaker State............Pennzoil
Never use what isn't recommended by your engine. The engine oil weight shouldn't be messed with. Your car will either have 5W30 or 10W30.
Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic is a good motor oil... for higher compression engines (comes factory in Corvettes, Lambourghini, Ferrari and Porche), but in a car with 180,000 plus miles, not recommended.
Quaker State has a higher mileage oil for cars with 150,000 miles or more... like your car.
Although Mobil 1 is like liquid plastic, you don't need it. Use Quaker State High Mileage.
Next, don't go to Firestone. They are a national dealer whose only goal is sales. Usually hiring lower quality technicians. Best bet is to go to your local garage or dealership. It may cost more, but you get more.
I recommend MOBILE 1 brand. I used to use Castrol GTX but when I switched to mobile 1 I felt the difference. I also use 1 32 oz. bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer every time I change my oil.
The 5w-30 is the weight and protective properties in the oil. Newer cars only need a 5 weight (w) because they are designed to be ran with that weight, but older cars can benefit from a little heavier weight like 10w or a 20w. Just remember the heavier the weight of the oil the more your oil pump works. If you want to prolong the life of your engine you should use mobile 1 high milage and maybe a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer. Probably a 10w-30 or a 10w-40. I hope this helps!
Its all pretty much the same anymore. Some maybe cheaper yes, but for the most part they are alot alike. I use Valvoline 10-30 in winter and 10-40 in summer. Manufacture suggest 5-30 all year around. I have 133,000 mi on my cav z-24 and not a lick of oil dripping, leaking or burning. Car runs like it did when i pulled her off the lot 6 years ago. The biggest part of oil is the changing. I change mine every 2000-2500 miles. religously. The filters are one of the major players in the oil story. Cheap filters can be catastrophic. Case in point, we buy oil filters in bulk for our vehicles, being government we have to go with lowest bidder. They were a grey filter, something in german i believe, well we went to change oils and one filter after another had metal in the exit side of the filters! had we used those our vehicles would have been junk. Now we use Mobil 1 filters or fram.
What is the best product/method to remove used motor oil off my cat?
My cat knocked a container of used motor oil off a shelf onto himself and I need to get it off of him ... safely. I washed him in the tub with Dawn dish washing detergent followed with regular cat shampoo but his fur is still coated with the oil. Any suggestions?What is the best product/method to remove used motor oil off my cat?
bring him to the vet and let the groomer handle it.What is the best product/method to remove used motor oil off my cat?
I dunno if this will help but I agree with the Dawn dish liquid answer on there.
Call a vet, and ask what you should do. Also tell the vet you are planning on going to a groomer to see what they say
You could try using some clay cat litter to absorb the oil. Put it on his fur. It works for cleaning up spilled oil on concrete.
One other suggestion is corn starch.
bring him to the vet and let the groomer handle it.What is the best product/method to remove used motor oil off my cat?
I dunno if this will help but I agree with the Dawn dish liquid answer on there.
Call a vet, and ask what you should do. Also tell the vet you are planning on going to a groomer to see what they say
You could try using some clay cat litter to absorb the oil. Put it on his fur. It works for cleaning up spilled oil on concrete.
One other suggestion is corn starch.
Synthetic motor oil thinner than regular petroleum based oil?
I've just switched my vehicle over to a 10 w 30 full synthetic motor oil. I have noticed that it is thinner than the regular petroleum based 10 w 30.
Is there an online conversion chart that shows the thickness of the synthetic oil compared to the regular oil (specifically for Mobil 1 Full Synthetic)?
For example, would full synthetic 15 w 50 be more equivalent to regular 10 w 30?
Thanks!Synthetic motor oil thinner than regular petroleum based oil?
No, synthetic oil is not thinner, it does, however, provide better lubricity than conventional. A 10W-30 is rated to behave as a 10 weight oil at colder temperatures and a 30 weight at warmer temperatures. W does not stand for winter, it means that the oil has been tested for performance at lower temperatures. You would be well advised to continue to use whatever viscosity you have been using. My truck calls for 5W-30, and I have been running a 5W-30 full synthetic for the past 80K miles with no troubles at all, the truck runs like a champ. Hope this helps.Synthetic motor oil thinner than regular petroleum based oil?
The thickness should be the same. The 10 and 30 are the thick ness when the oil is hot and cold. The W stands for winter. If they are both 10W-30 then they should be the same thickness. Are you comparing to the oil you drained. That can be thicker as it is contaminated.
W does too stand for winter. Don't spew **** out just to hear your self talk idot.
synthetic is thinner. if the car has a lot of miles on it and then you switch over,,,,you may start to burn oil/
Is there an online conversion chart that shows the thickness of the synthetic oil compared to the regular oil (specifically for Mobil 1 Full Synthetic)?
For example, would full synthetic 15 w 50 be more equivalent to regular 10 w 30?
Thanks!Synthetic motor oil thinner than regular petroleum based oil?
No, synthetic oil is not thinner, it does, however, provide better lubricity than conventional. A 10W-30 is rated to behave as a 10 weight oil at colder temperatures and a 30 weight at warmer temperatures. W does not stand for winter, it means that the oil has been tested for performance at lower temperatures. You would be well advised to continue to use whatever viscosity you have been using. My truck calls for 5W-30, and I have been running a 5W-30 full synthetic for the past 80K miles with no troubles at all, the truck runs like a champ. Hope this helps.Synthetic motor oil thinner than regular petroleum based oil?
The thickness should be the same. The 10 and 30 are the thick ness when the oil is hot and cold. The W stands for winter. If they are both 10W-30 then they should be the same thickness. Are you comparing to the oil you drained. That can be thicker as it is contaminated.
W does too stand for winter. Don't spew **** out just to hear your self talk idot.
synthetic is thinner. if the car has a lot of miles on it and then you switch over,,,,you may start to burn oil/
Does it make a difference whether you put synthetic motor oil or non synthetic to your car?
Will putting one vs the other do any harm or damage to your car? The reason I ask this is because when I get an oil change for my car, I always go to the same place where they put the same kind of motor oil and I'm afraid to put the wrong kind for fear that it will ruin my car. I drive an old pathfinder of over 100,000 miles.Does it make a difference whether you put synthetic motor oil or non synthetic to your car?
Synthetic oils provide the best protection at all temperatures and through a longer time period. If Iwere yoou, I would have someone evaluate your engine for the presence of sludge (caused by conventional oil), have it removed, and switch to Mobil One. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. More engines break down from poor lubrication and excess heat than anything else, (except broken timing belts). The higher detergent factors will continue to clean your engine as you drive it. Be sure that you are using a high quality fuel (like Mobil) with high detergency. It keeps things clean inside and helps prevent formation of sludge. Keep your engine bay clean with frequent shampooing. This prevents formation of ';hot';spots. You can check the thing yourself, by removing your oil filler cap and turning it over. Any debris found here will be what the entire inside of your engine will look like. Be sure that your PCV and PCV hoses are clean and working properly, as well. Good Luck!Does it make a difference whether you put synthetic motor oil or non synthetic to your car?
supposedly synthetic oils are better for higher mileage vehicles, but I still use regular motor oil in my car, which has over 120k on it
With your vehicle, stick to regular oil. Syntheitc has higher tolerance for heat, and breakdown, but it's much more expensive. Regular oil is fine.
your motor life will be increased by using synthetic oil.
However at the milage you have stick with what you have been using to switch now is unneeded. Just make sure when you get an oil change at the local oil place they are changing your filter also, more often then not they dont witch is makes the oil change pointless. If you even get a new car switch it over to synthetic after the 1st 3k miles the dif in price vs wear and tear damage is worth evey penny.
I would stay with the regular oil. Too late to justify the extra expense on a car with high mileage. Changing can even cause problems on old vehicles. Synthetic oil has been reported to damage the seals and cause oil leaks.
Hope this helps
ok synthetic oil is better because it is thicker , and in the cold it has a better start up. thATs why in the winter if its going to be below zero make sure its changed. but to answer ur question its ur preference on what u like but if u have somebody do it for u u never know if there even changing it for u. i pput max life its for cars seventy thousand and over. but synthetic is goo but expensive ok bye.
Synthetic oils provide the best protection at all temperatures and through a longer time period. If Iwere yoou, I would have someone evaluate your engine for the presence of sludge (caused by conventional oil), have it removed, and switch to Mobil One. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. More engines break down from poor lubrication and excess heat than anything else, (except broken timing belts). The higher detergent factors will continue to clean your engine as you drive it. Be sure that you are using a high quality fuel (like Mobil) with high detergency. It keeps things clean inside and helps prevent formation of sludge. Keep your engine bay clean with frequent shampooing. This prevents formation of ';hot';spots. You can check the thing yourself, by removing your oil filler cap and turning it over. Any debris found here will be what the entire inside of your engine will look like. Be sure that your PCV and PCV hoses are clean and working properly, as well. Good Luck!Does it make a difference whether you put synthetic motor oil or non synthetic to your car?
supposedly synthetic oils are better for higher mileage vehicles, but I still use regular motor oil in my car, which has over 120k on it
With your vehicle, stick to regular oil. Syntheitc has higher tolerance for heat, and breakdown, but it's much more expensive. Regular oil is fine.
your motor life will be increased by using synthetic oil.
However at the milage you have stick with what you have been using to switch now is unneeded. Just make sure when you get an oil change at the local oil place they are changing your filter also, more often then not they dont witch is makes the oil change pointless. If you even get a new car switch it over to synthetic after the 1st 3k miles the dif in price vs wear and tear damage is worth evey penny.
I would stay with the regular oil. Too late to justify the extra expense on a car with high mileage. Changing can even cause problems on old vehicles. Synthetic oil has been reported to damage the seals and cause oil leaks.
Hope this helps
ok synthetic oil is better because it is thicker , and in the cold it has a better start up. thATs why in the winter if its going to be below zero make sure its changed. but to answer ur question its ur preference on what u like but if u have somebody do it for u u never know if there even changing it for u. i pput max life its for cars seventy thousand and over. but synthetic is goo but expensive ok bye.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Where can I get a container to put used motor oil in?
I'm going to change the oil in my lawn mower this weekend. So, I need to pick up something to put the old oil in. I'm not sure what term you would use for such a product. Therefore, I have had difficulty finding one online. Thoughts?Where can I get a container to put used motor oil in?
All auto parts stores, and even Wal Mart for that matter will have oil drains. There are several different types, from pans to 25 quart tubs.Where can I get a container to put used motor oil in?
I use a 5 gallon paint can.
i usually buy my motor oil in five gallon containers.. when empty you can put your drain oil in this.. or a container for kerosine can be used.. and most gas stations have a tank for you to empty this container into.. my preferance is to mix drain oil and sawdust.. or small wood chips and burn this mixture in a wood stove.. also a plastic milk bottle can be used.. your lawn lower only uses one pint of oil.. you can store this oil in a plastic milk bottle.. cut one in half to catch oil the other use for storage..
Ant auto parts store sells them.
Be careful. It will eat through a milk jug and leak all over. Nasty! I have had good success with an antifreeze jug. And of course the auto parts store carries special sealable drain pans for 7-8 dollars.
there are some oil drain pans that store oil, or you could just use an empty oil bottle to store the oil in until you take it to the recycler.
I think your wondering what to put the oil into after draining it? Heres what I do. Drain the old oil into the pan and put it aside. Fill the lawnmower with new oil and put the old stuff in the container the new oil came in. Also save containers when they are empty.skin infection
All auto parts stores, and even Wal Mart for that matter will have oil drains. There are several different types, from pans to 25 quart tubs.Where can I get a container to put used motor oil in?
I use a 5 gallon paint can.
i usually buy my motor oil in five gallon containers.. when empty you can put your drain oil in this.. or a container for kerosine can be used.. and most gas stations have a tank for you to empty this container into.. my preferance is to mix drain oil and sawdust.. or small wood chips and burn this mixture in a wood stove.. also a plastic milk bottle can be used.. your lawn lower only uses one pint of oil.. you can store this oil in a plastic milk bottle.. cut one in half to catch oil the other use for storage..
Ant auto parts store sells them.
Be careful. It will eat through a milk jug and leak all over. Nasty! I have had good success with an antifreeze jug. And of course the auto parts store carries special sealable drain pans for 7-8 dollars.
there are some oil drain pans that store oil, or you could just use an empty oil bottle to store the oil in until you take it to the recycler.
I think your wondering what to put the oil into after draining it? Heres what I do. Drain the old oil into the pan and put it aside. Fill the lawnmower with new oil and put the old stuff in the container the new oil came in. Also save containers when they are empty.
How do you remove oil (motor oil) from my upholstered car seats??
I got motor oil on my back car seats. They are dark in color, so it's difficult to see exactly where all the damage took place. i did't even realize there was motor oil there until I left my purse back there and it got soiled. How can I clean this up without having it detailed?? Thanks!How do you remove oil (motor oil) from my upholstered car seats??
use a product called';jungle jake'; or simple green it is a cleaner degreaser.How do you remove oil (motor oil) from my upholstered car seats??
I have removed everything from gum to motor oil from my seats with naphtha. Look for this in an automotive supply place. There IS a product out that is high in naphtha but I'm sorry I can't remember the name. :( Please remember to try a small portion of the seat that you don't see well to make sure the naphtha won't damage the fabric. Naphtha is fast drying but you'll have to air the car before driving with the windows up since I believe it's toxic and flammable. Good luck!
According to Consumer Reports (I think) Palmolive dish detergent works better than Dawn.
try some dawn dishwashing detergent. soak a sponge with really soapy water, scrub the stain, then blot as much as you can with a towel.
repeat until you get most or all of the oil out. then rinse and blot until the soap comes out. it'll take a while, but it will work!
I don't even want to know what you do in your back seat. Next time, get a room!!!
use a product called';jungle jake'; or simple green it is a cleaner degreaser.How do you remove oil (motor oil) from my upholstered car seats??
I have removed everything from gum to motor oil from my seats with naphtha. Look for this in an automotive supply place. There IS a product out that is high in naphtha but I'm sorry I can't remember the name. :( Please remember to try a small portion of the seat that you don't see well to make sure the naphtha won't damage the fabric. Naphtha is fast drying but you'll have to air the car before driving with the windows up since I believe it's toxic and flammable. Good luck!
According to Consumer Reports (I think) Palmolive dish detergent works better than Dawn.
try some dawn dishwashing detergent. soak a sponge with really soapy water, scrub the stain, then blot as much as you can with a towel.
repeat until you get most or all of the oil out. then rinse and blot until the soap comes out. it'll take a while, but it will work!
I don't even want to know what you do in your back seat. Next time, get a room!!!
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