I bought my car brand new in January. I read in the manual that you're not supposed to take it to it's first oil change until you need to. The thing is, I barely drive it. Since January 4th, I've racked up a total of 1,386 miles. The Oil Meter on my car says that the Oil Life is at 70%. Should I change it since it's been more than three months? Or should I let a few more miles get on the car first?
2007-04-23 00:23:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's not like if you get an oil change sooner than you needed to you will have a problem. I don't understand why all of these people are telling you not to. Change the oil. It has been almost 5 months and you should get the oil changed every 3 because even if it just sits there, dust, dirt, and other things will build up into over that time. Stop being cheap or lazy, you just got this car and you need to maintenence it. Better to have it changed than not. Nothing bad can come of getting the oil changed sooner than you HAVE to. In fact, it is probably a better idea to do so since so many people fool around.
Change your oil!
2007-04-23 03:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Erica B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oil life meters displayed on newer cars are calculated by the engine control computer through a combination of variables, including: speed, distance driven, temperature of the environment you are driving in, driving conditions (such as stop and go), and the time it has been since your last oil change. I would follow the oil life meter on your vehicle. They are pretty accurate.
2007-04-23 00:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by ellerkampbrian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you know that is why they say 3 months or 3000 miles what do you think you should do with the oil in your NEW car what would the dealer do with your NEW car warranty
2007-04-23 00:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Dingy ring 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many greater moderen vehicles have a sensor that tracks how long this is been as a results of fact the final oil exchange. the adult males on the save are meant to be knowledgeable adequate to comprehend which vehicles have those, and to comprehend a thank you to reset them. regrettably, lots of them do not comprehend which vehicles have them, or, in the event that they do comprehend, they forget approximately to reset them. subsequently, the sensor thinks the vehicle continues to be employing previous oil and it activates the oil exchange easy.
2016-12-10 09:12:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always go by the mileage of the car. I never did understand why they put down the month that it should be changed. Go to the 3000 miles and then chage it.
2007-04-23 00:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An old time mechanic told me that oil is the cheapest spare part so an oil change wont hurt it.~`
2007-04-23 00:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's been well over three months then yes I would change it if I was you. If you plan on keeping this vehicle for a long time then always do your services on a regular basis.
2007-04-23 00:34:21 · answer #7 · answered by guitardan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your warranty. Some warranties state that it must be change @ 3000 miles/every 3 months. So if you don't change it, you might void your warranty.
2007-04-23 03:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the oil, reset the meter, and keep track to be on the safe side
2007-04-23 06:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by corey g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
your engine oil is still okay.for the car so don't change it
2007-04-23 00:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by FADE 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋