2007-01-21 08:54:12 · 9 answers · asked by Peter 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2007-01-21 09:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Let's just hope she didn't run the car for very long with insufficient oil in the crankcase--she might have done some damage now to the engine, or at least caused some degree of premature engine wear. The first and most important thing is to do now is determine if there's an oil leak--if so, it needs to be taken care of. You will need to give a good look to the underside of the engine to figure this out. Because there's a good chance that running dry has caused accelerated piston ring/cylinder wall, and bearing wear, you probably will need to use a heavier weight oil than what's usual for this car.
2007-01-21 18:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by clicksqueek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the manual in the glove compartment ad check the specifications page. Usually cars today call for 5w30. Its going to take a bare minimum of 2 quarts to bring it up the the full line if it was not showing nothing on the stick initially. I'd get her 3 quarts and put in 1at a time till its full. Advise her to get it checked out to see if there are any leaks underneath. Also when she last had the oil changed and miles driven since the last change. As you know it's the responsibility of the car owner these days to keep things checked.
2007-01-21 17:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The proper grade of oil is often stamped or molded into the oil cap on the engine. If not, the owners manual with definately list the proper oil for the proper operating temperature ranges. Simply putting 10W30 in it for now would be better than running without oil, but the proper grade will ensure that fuel economy, wear and emissions stay in the proper ranges.
2007-01-21 17:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by shiro_se 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use what ever viscosity oil that is listed on the oil cap or in the owners manual, also some food for thought ,if it was out of oil there is probably a leak or it may be burning oil, if it has over 75,000 miles on it ,there are high milage oils that can help with oil consumption
2007-01-21 17:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by joewyble 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends if she's blonde, brunette, or redhead.
its january, so a cold weather oil is probably your best bet, 5w30. in the summer, you can continue to use that, or up it to 10w40 if you are in a southern or desert state. check the oil cap for a recommendation as well.
2007-01-21 17:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by anythingbutzero 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10-w-30 is a good all around oil to use for any kind of weather,,good luck.
2007-01-21 17:02:28 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-21 17:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant go wrong with 10W30..... if it is cold there use 5W30
2007-01-21 16:57:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋