Monday, September 19, 2011

How do i know if my car needs an oil change?

i just bought the car and i dont know if the previous owner ever change the engine oil.



anyways i know it has something to do with the oil dip stick, so how do i tell if it needs an oil change?



thanks.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?check if the oil on the dipstick is black .. if it is it need oil change also inside ur car the oil change light would turn onHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?When you buy a second hand car, it's always good practice to change the oil when you get it along with the oil filter. After that, change it every three thousand miles along with the oil filter. It is also good practice to change or inspect the air filter (It is white when new, but if it is excessively dirty, change), spark plugs, wire set, distributor if this applies to your vehicle. Also have the codes pulled for free at autozone. Somes codes will not illuminate the check engine light.



Midas has pretty complete car checks for free. There's a board that tells you what's free when you go in. Take it there to get the oil change and don't jump to get anything repaired before getting a second opinion although I had a good experience there. You should also check the condition of your transmission fluid. Midas will check the ph/condition of your coolant if you bring it there also. Coolant should be green or red, depending on what type you use. Transmission fluid should always be red.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Pull out dipstick, look at color. Dark change. wipe stick between fingers grity, change. And last taste a little off your fingers burnt tasting,change any way were talking 5 bucks to do it your self so go ahead. Would you pay to change the oil in a car your selling? And lastly, another fiver for the oil filter is worth the money. You little Greasemonkey, get under there safely OKHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?1. change the oil when u buy a second hand car, also change the oil filter, air filter and u can also change the fuel filter



2. after doing that!! (when u buy a second hand car) a cars oil needs to be changed every 3000 miles (u of course change the oil filter too when changing the oil)How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Take a look at the color of the oil. If it is dirty brown and smells burnt, then replace the oil and filter.



Once you have changed the oil, try and change it every 3-6K miles or at least semi annually.



The oil is the life blood of the engine, keep it clean and you'll get a lot of mileage and wear out of the engine.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?If the oil is black, change it... honey brown is a good. read the dipstick, it will tell you to add more if it needs it.. be sure its the right weight oilHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?Also the oil on the stick will look dark and

dirty.



I would get it changed, then next time

you can go by the mileage.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?You would have been wise to have the car checked by a mechanic before you bought it. They would have evaluated the car for you to see what's wrong with it, as well as what general maintenance it needed. You didn't even ask the previous owner for any maintenance history?! Take it to a professional and find out what shape she's in before you do anything else with her. They'll show you how to check the oil in the future.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?If the oil looks thick and dark in color. It hasn't been changed for a long time. It should not look like tar. More like machine or engine oil from a bottle.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?You should change the oil every 3000 miles.

and if its a used car then you should have it done just to be safe.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?To eliminate any confusion, you are supposed to get one every three thousand miles, but more modern cars can go six to seven thousand miles. but if you are unsure if the previous owner ever changed the oil, why don't you just go get one and tell them you don't know when the last time was and they will give you a sticker telling you when to come get the next one. don't wait until you hear metal fragments banging around in there. thats stupid.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?dipstick!How do i know if my car needs an oil change?When ever I buy a car I do an oil change first thing. Even if the last owner did one the same day. That way I know it has 3,000mile before it needs another oil change.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?An oil change is the most basic thing you can do to maintenence your car. Change it. It does not cost very much. After that, change it every 3000 miles.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Pull the dip stick out of the engine - if the oil on the stick is thick and jet black, then it needs changing. If you look at new oil you'll recognise the difference.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?3000 miles or three monthsHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?Go ahead and get it changed... you are suppose to do it every 3000 miles when you drive in town allot and up to 5000 when you drive allot of highway miles..How do i know if my car needs an oil change?always change your oil after buying a car. Then, go by the manufacturers mileage recommendation for future oil changes.



In General, if the oil on the dip stick is real dark....it should be changed. But it is best to go by the miles driven.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?If you don't know when the previous owner changed the oil you might want to do i soonHow do i know if my car needs an oil change?when your check oil light goes on... But you can check it manually with your dip stick. You want to check it manually before your light comes on. when you dip your stick in you whip it off with a towel. If your towel doesn't have oil on it you need to get more oil. You can go to Jiffy Lube and get it checked for about 20 bucks if you don't feel confident enough to do it yourself.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Wait until the engine starts to make terrible noises and sparks come out the exhaust.....



are you for real? Just change the oil then you will know it's done.How do i know if my car needs an oil change?Check the dipstick, pull it out and wipe it clean then stick it back in to check the level. If it comes out coffee black it needs a change. It should come out looking/smelling like clean motor oil which has an Amber color. Seriously if you need to ask that question you better take the car to a trusted mechanical friend to look the car over for you to see what else it may need.