Question 1

What does old oil do to your car?

Accepted Answer

Motor oil keeps your cars engine running clean and smooth. However as your vehicle racks up the miles, the oil becomes dirty. This is due to a few factors, namely metal on metal abrasion and heat. As you drive your car, the oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine, however that friction still wears on your engine and overtime tiny metal shavings accumulate in the oil. At the same time, oil is used to lubricate the pistons and rings in your engine. Accordingly carbon build up from the combustion process, and depending on the environment, dust, will also accumulate in the oil. All these little particles in the oil lessen its ability to lubricate and the increased friction on the moving parts of the engine will cause significantly faster wear and tear.

Question 2

How do you drain oil?

Accepted Answer

First you must have access to the oil pan located at the bottom of the engine, this can be done via jack stands at home or a vehicle lift. Then, to ensure a smooth flow of oil out of the vehicle, remove the cap on top of the engine. Make sure you have a container beneath the drain plug to catch the oil. Spilled oil is both a health and environmental risk so all necessary precautions should be taken to ensure it is properly disposed of. Once everything is in place, you may then either remove the drain plug, or if using a Femco plug, twist on a femco drainer and hose. If not using a Femco plug and drainer we highly recommend you wait for the oil to cool before draining to avoid burns.

Question 3

Is it worth doing your own oil change?

Accepted Answer

Yes, changing your own oil is a quick and easy way to save money, you can avoid paying labor costs or having unnecessary extra services tacked onto the pricetag. Further, no one cares about your car more than you do. The best way to ensure it’s being given the best care, best oil, and best parts is to do the oil change yourself.

Question 4

Is it bad to add new oil to old oil?

Accepted Answer

No, as long as the oil is of the weight recommended by the manufacturer adding fresh oil to old oil will not hurt the engine. However this does not mean topping off oil levels is an adequate substitution for a full oil change as it won’t remove most of the waste particles from the system. Furthermore, if oil levels are depleting faster than usual, it may be a sign of a more serious issue such as an oil leak or a motor that’s burning oil.

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