Not too long ago, my car gave me problems, it wouldn't accelerate upon pressing the gas pedal. I took it to the mechanic, and he told me there was sludge in my engine, and if I had continued to drive my car like this, I would have ruined the engine. He told me that places such as Speedy Oil change use low grade, or recycled oil to place in your car when you get an oil change. I had just had my oil changed less than a month ago at Speedy Oil Change. I plan on never going to one of those places again. I have a 2000 Volkswagon Jetta. Has this happened to anyone else out there?
2007-11-03 15:56:28 · 10 answers · asked by educated1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Read all previous replys. Sounds more like a TUNE related issue, not just the oil itself. (dirty oil will hinder performance a bit tho, but just not like as explained here)
When this issue is resolved, do not use cheap oil, such only allows engine parts to wear out faster. Choose a synthetic, ALL of them are better than other regular stuff, I like Amsoil best.
2007-11-03 17:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a lie that mechanic told you to get your business no oil change place uses recycled oil and if sludge is in your engine it was not from the oil it was there before you had your oil changed. sludge doesnt develop over night or a few months your car is a 2000 so it could have been in there for years. I dont know much about VW's but the acceleration problem isnt from the sludge in your motor and oil is oil it really doesnt matter which one you use as long as it is rated for automobile use
2007-11-03 16:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by anthentherwasi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only way he would know about sludge in the motor was if he took it apart and look...... and yes it is not so good to have a quick oil changes....but no one will do that they dont use old oil any where... we just dont do that... you just need a tune up or a fuel filter he just wanted your money that all dont go there find another place... just ask your friends where they go or ask where is the best to go get work done think whos been in town the longest time is always a good sign they know what they are doing
2007-11-04 01:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 23:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent read the other answers but get real, you have engine issues and you are trying to blame it on an oil change place, I mean come on, get real. Maybe if you changed it more than every 8 thousand miles you wouldn't be in this situation, it's called lack of taking care of your car and wanting to blame someone not responsible for YOUR neglect.
2007-11-03 16:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sludge is from certain oil brands. And dose not hurt any thing! Just a bigger mess to clean up.
And your problem is spark plugs and wires and throttle sencer.
Used oil goes into a ferniest To heat the shop. It's not recycled into anything.
2007-11-03 16:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Shade tree 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sludge? did he show you?? If you think they use used oil the get a sample of yours and send it in for analysis. If they are putting in used oil that would be a crime.
2015-11-17 08:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats is a bunch of BS that guy gave you!
Next time take it to a VW ONLY mechanic if you dont take it to a VW dealer.
A VW only mechanic knows you car in and out because that is what he works on day in and day out, he`s seen it ALL before.
Find another mechanic.
Shoulda bought a TDi also they get 50mpg!
2007-11-03 16:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by mdcbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may use cheaper oil, I don't know.
The real trouble with those places is that they
suction the oil out from the top, they don't drain it
from the bottom.
That lets the sludge in the bottom of the oil pan
stay in the engine and build up.
2007-11-03 16:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it's a lie...even walmart won't use used oil in your car...there are industry standards...api standards...even the cheapest oil on the market will provide enough protection for your engine. i use synthetic in my car....expensive and unnecessary...but i have a high performance engine
2007-11-03 16:07:20 · answer #10 · answered by aimlessarmydude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋