2006-07-09 20:17:24 · 15 answers · asked by greenfroggy489 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check your oil every time you fill up or add gas to your vehicle.
3 months or 3000 miles oil change is the number the oil companies want you to use. And you really won't go wrong changing oil to often. But most manufacturers recommend 4000 and 7500 miles today.
Check the oil often...low oil will kill the engine quick. It is not just lubrication, it also is part of the cooling system.
While you are checking the oil, check the coolant level in the bottle. don't open the radiator cap when your car is hot. Just check the plastic overflow bottle , it has a mark on it with a line that reads HOT. the level should be to this line when the engine is warm.
Check the transmission fluid while you are under there. It should be a nice pretty red color, not brown or brownish red, if it is low add some if it is brown take it to a shop and have it changed.
More than you wanted, Sorry.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-07-09 20:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in England and we don't change the oil as often as in America. Some cars even have a fixed oil change only at 18000 miles which is way too long, the average is at around 6000 but we don't buy cheap oil, synthetic premium brands only.
As regards checking oil, try every week for a month and if you are finding that the level stays constant just once a month or before a longer journey
2006-07-10 03:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On every car I have ever had the recommended milage for changing the oil was every 3000 miles!!!
2006-07-10 03:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by rhutson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motors can use oil very fast as the oil gets more miles on it so check your oil every time you can, and change the oil every 5,000 miles! use an oil stabilizer in the oil change, this will extend the life of your oil!
2006-07-10 06:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in 7 years
2006-07-10 03:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 3000 miles or every 3 months even for synthetic oils
you see its not the oil that breaks down and hurts your motor its the contaminants in the oil such as dirt and carbon build up and check it every time you fill up
hope this helps
2006-07-10 03:25:35 · answer #6 · answered by colter_bay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your Oil meter while driving and change the oil once in a month
2006-07-10 03:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Rahul D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 3000 miles (motor oil).
2006-07-10 03:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it at least weekly. change it every 3 months or 3000 miles or more frequently if driven in any kind of harsh conditions. your owner's manual should say something about it.
2006-07-10 03:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by jbslass 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3000 miles or three months.
2006-07-10 03:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anthony G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋