My car has been losing oil but there are no oil slicks when I park and no visible drips. I go to Jiffy Lube every few weeks to get a free top off and I'm wondering if the constant cycling of oil lengthens the time needed for an oil change.
2007-01-30 13:08:44 · 14 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most car makers suggest an oil change every 3,000 miles but your problem is most likely either a leaky gasket like a valve cover gasket in which the oil would possibly stay on the motor and not drip leaving a mark on the ground or you could have a bad oil sending unit which will blow oil out while at running speed and the oil would be on the side and back of the motor and towards and on the tranny.
2007-01-30 13:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by n0s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I getcha Andy. Why would you wanna change the oil if you keep putting new oil in it anyways right? No do not change you oil if you keep doing what you are doing. The only thing that is bad for you car is if you are burning oil.
As for that cleaning out the dirt thing. Changing the oil doesnt clean you engine nor does it clean off the "dirt" it just replaces the dirty oil. And you will never have dirty oil at the rate you are putting in oil.
Let me refrase that... If you are adding a quart every 3 weeks your oil should stay good but, if it takes like 2000 miles then yea change it.
Now since your oil is already clean you could wait twice as long to change you filter because the filter wont barely have anything to filter out of new oil. There you go big daddy Do not waste money getting an oil change every 3000 if you doing this.
2007-01-30 22:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by EricJohn004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Chrysler that was just like that. All you need to do is make sure your your using a good grade of oil such as Castrol Syntec or adding Lucas as your final quart in every oil change. A lot of times your Lube place is using a/an oil that isn't quite up for your normal driving standards. Next time, take a few more dollars and get the Synthetic blend....Make sure you are watching them put in the correct oil. Then check if after a couple of weeks....the oil should still be within a reasonable level range.
2007-01-30 21:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Q. Heavy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not leaking out, you must be burning it, how do you pass inspection? Jiffy Lube and Wal Mart are the last place you should be going, you are a prime target for getting ripped off. If you must go to these amateurs, it is hopeless, they could be ruining your car. There are things that you can do, but first you must start from a clean, positive engine flush and oil and filter change, then you can deal with the underlying problem. The 3,000 mile oil change is total bullcrap started by the oil companies to sell more oil, most manufacturers recommend 7,500 in a properly maintained engine, synthetic recommendation is 10,000. If your engine is tight, you can switch to synthetic and stop worrying.
2007-01-30 21:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 3 monthe or 3,000 miles. Sounds like you have an oil leak somewhere. You shouldn't have to be "topping off" your oil ever few weeks. Take it to a service center to ahve it looked at. I'll bet half the time Jiffy Lube isn't adding anything.
2007-01-30 21:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get the oil changed every 3, 000 miles on my Ford Taurus and always use a Motorcraft filter, I do alot in town driving the car is about 7 yrs old , most are every 3 months/3, 0000 on an oil change, unless like a 97 Mustang it would be every 5,000 V-8..
2007-01-30 21:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
instead of just topping off the oil you should go and get a full oil change EVERY 3000 miles or 3 months your car is probably burning it up because its been such a long time since your last oil change the oil does break down after being heated up and cooling down everyday. GET IT CHANGED
2007-01-30 21:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by angrycroak555 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! just because you keep getting your oil topped off doesn't mean you don't have to change your oil. Maybe your car burns a little oil through the tail pipe while your driving sometimes can be unnoticable. Change your oil regularly.
2007-01-30 21:15:59 · answer #8 · answered by sirjames 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are adding fresh oil to it, but the filter will still need to be changed regularly. I'd still try and find out why your car is burning so much oil.
2007-01-30 21:14:47 · answer #9 · answered by caddydaddy472 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but it never hurts to take it to get checked...oil changes at wal mart are like $30
my dad does all the car stuff for me so I never have to worry...
sorry
2007-01-30 21:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋