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The age of the oil isn't all that important; you can drive with old oil. The problem is the tiny metal flakes that wear off of the engine parts, and soot and carbon particles left behind in the cylinder when the engine runs. Your oil filter is supposed to filter those out, but it isn't perfect.
It's actually more important to change the oil filter than it is to change the oil, but it's generally not practical to try to catch and reuse the oil, since removing the oil filter normally allows all of the oil to run out.
The soot and particulate matter in the oil causes excessive wear, which will eventually require expensive repairs.
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What happens if you mix old with new motor oil?
No problem at all.Tip: Always use Fully Synthetic engine oil in your car/motorcycle.
What motor oil is best regular or synthetic?
The best motor oil for you car depends on the car. Many old cars can only handle regular motor oil.
What is an oil change service?
An oil change service is a service offered by most car care companies. This is when the remove the old oil from your car and replace it with new oil. This extends motor life and improves efficiency.
What happens if you add to much oil to your car?
you may need a new car....... the old one will be in a junkyard, because it exploded.
What motor oil is recommended for a 1988 Hyundai Excel?
Hyundai recommends SAE 10w40. On a car this old I recommend you use a High Mileage oil.
Would old oil make a car cut off?
no old oil will not stop a car beacause at least the car has oil
Can I burn old motor oil in my oil burning furnace?
No you cannot. Old motor oil contains harmful additives that can be released back into the atmosphere and can make you sick. Don't do it.
What type of motor oil for an old truck?
10w40
What happens if oil filter was not changed on a 1994 ford thunder-bird during an oil change?
Nothing terrible will happen but the old oil in the filter will mix with the new. I would recommend you change the oil and oil filter again. This will insure that you will have clean oil throughout the motor.
How do you change motor oil on a 2005 Chevy Malibu classic?
remove the oil cap on the top right of the engine. remove the oil plug from the oil pan underneath the car and drain the oil into container. Next remove the oil filter. The oil filter is on the left side if u are facing the car, covered by a plastic cover. Remove the oil filter and put a lining of oil on the gasket of the new filter. replace old filter and oil plug then put in 5 quarts of 5w30 motor oil. fin.
What do you have to do to a hydraulic lifter prior to installation?
pump it full of motor oil with an old squirt oil can
Is used motor oil a good wood preservative for old fence posts?
Used motor oil is a good wood preservative for old fence posts since it prevents termites from spoiling the wood.
