How do you know when it's time to change your car's oil?
Edit: I love how this one got a solid mix of actual advice + shitposts.
hawgietonight @lemmy.world - 3mon
After every race change oil and filters for the engine and optionally gearbox and differential. Send samples for analysis to determine if a replacement is needed.
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TropicalDingdong @lemmy.world - 3mon
If you have an oil leak no need. Just add more.
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Petter1 @discuss.tchncs.de - 3mon
I had this with my first car, and second (got them used) 😆 then I bought new electric and never had to pay for that expensive oil and gas ever again 🥹
It is so financially pleasing
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thezeesystem @lemmy.blahaj.zone - 3mon
If it taste sour in your morning soup of course
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Archangel1313 @lemmy.ca - 3mon
You check the color using your engine's dip-stick. If it's black, get it changed.
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TabbsTheBat (they/them) - 3mon
Once there's metal shavings in it
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LordCrom @lemmy.world - 3mon
Every 3500 for standard and every 7000 for synthetic. And at least every 6 months regardless of mileage.
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WalrusDragonOnABike [they/them] - 3mon
If you can't tell if its thick chocolate syrup or oil or the motor has seized, its probably past time to change.
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AmazingAwesomator @lemmy.world - 3mon
people mostly follow the 3-months/3k-miles rule. i once left oil in there for ~8 years and didnt notice a difference, but that will probably be ill-advised by many on here.
thankfully, i drive an ev now so i dont need to maintain (or... not maintain in this case) oil changes.
actionjbone in shittyasklemmy
How do you know when it's time to change your car's oil?
Edit: I love how this one got a solid mix of actual advice + shitposts.
After every race change oil and filters for the engine and optionally gearbox and differential. Send samples for analysis to determine if a replacement is needed.
If you have an oil leak no need. Just add more.
I had this with my first car, and second (got them used) 😆 then I bought new electric and never had to pay for that expensive oil and gas ever again 🥹
It is so financially pleasing
If it taste sour in your morning soup of course
You check the color using your engine's dip-stick. If it's black, get it changed.
Once there's metal shavings in it
Every 3500 for standard and every 7000 for synthetic. And at least every 6 months regardless of mileage.
If you can't tell if its thick chocolate syrup or oil or the motor has seized, its probably past time to change.
people mostly follow the 3-months/3k-miles rule. i once left oil in there for ~8 years and didnt notice a difference, but that will probably be ill-advised by many on here.
thankfully, i drive an ev now so i dont need to maintain (or... not maintain in this case) oil changes.