I'm a very busy guy and i need to get an oil change, the problem is that i have to drive 1 1/2 hours to get to my dealership to get the oil changed in order to have my warranty extended. If i just put some fresh oil on top of what i had, shouldnt that extend oil life a few days? i just think it makes sense that it would.
2006-09-17 03:12:50 · 16 answers · asked by the man 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you aren't worried about keeping the warranty on your vehicle then yes, you can just add oil. But I would want the warranty because it costs a hell of alot to replace or rebuild a motor when it blows. And it still isn't good for your vehicle to just add oil. It needs fresh oil to get rid of all the dirt and crap that is in the oil now.
2006-09-17 03:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It literally takes 10 minutes to change oil (well, if the mechanics any good!), maybe you could ring the dealership and explain to them you need it doing so you can extend your warranty, but have a lot going on, could they do it while you wait?
I think that would be the best thing, else you will still end up either losing your extended warranty, or paying for an oil change after you've done it yourself?
2006-09-17 03:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by keiraebony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
Changing oil is not about how much oil is there. If you have an oil leak, then yes, adding some oil between changes is a good idea, but other than that your car does not use oil. The same oil they put in there last time is in there now.
Adding more would overfill it which is bad.
Over time the carbon breaks down and no longer provides good lubrication. It also get lots of little particles in it that make it less smooth. It has to be completely changed. Adding some small amount will make no difference.
2006-09-17 03:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A few days won't matter but . It's not just that it loses it's lubrication. what you have to realize is that old oild is very acidic and it eats away at the metal parts of the engine. Of you ared low on oil adding it is ok, otherwise I'd add an oil additive which will temporarily restore some of the oils lubricating ability
2006-09-17 03:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Scott L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not waste you money on including oil previously the replace. in case you're clever you will pay the greater for guy made oil, like Pennzoil Platinum or Mobil One. once you have your oil replaced, make certain the reason for the low oil. Pehaps you have a leaking valve conceal gasket, oil pan gasket, or undesirable oil tension sending unit. provide up THE LEAK FIRST!!! what form of motor vehicle is this??? Age, make, kind, and so on. Get interior the habit of turning your mose up on oil replace deals that use bulk, favourite oil. it constantly motives engine worry of a few form on down the line and makes engine sludge, the massive ENEMY of engine life. solid success!!
2016-12-18 11:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adding to angels comment,when your oil gets dirty your filter can get clogged. When this happens a bypass valve on the filter housing will open allowing the dirt and carbon waste in the oil to flow to the bearings and rings,shortening engine life greatly.Tolerances will increase quickly.
2006-09-17 06:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If having a oil change done on your vehicle is too inconvenient for u, then u need to reevaluate your need for a vehicle in the 1st place...I agree with most of the other posts.
2006-09-17 03:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very safe to mix fresh (even different brand) oil with old...... just it won't help anything nor hurt anything (probablly make you feel better at the most)
Just go to the dealer and don't worry.
2006-09-17 17:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you cannot produce documentation that your vehicle was serviced at the appropriate intervals your warranty won't be worth the paper it is written on. it's up to you to keep up with your end of the warranty agreement.
2006-09-17 03:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no - get the oil changed - cheaper than having it blow up on you, and then having to buy a new car
2006-09-17 03:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋