I need to flush the oil in my motorcycle - a yamaha xs250 (1982). It is supposed to hold 2.0 litres of oil usually, without changing the oil filter, so how many ml of Engine Flush should I use?How many ML of Redex Engine Flush should I use in my motorcycle oil?about 500ml thats allHow many ML of Redex Engine Flush should I use in my motorcycle oil?http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store
Read the instructions on the label.
Friday, September 23, 2011
I want to ask about my oil filter?
ok i change my oil today and the oil was dark black but one thing was the oil filter was not dirty i mean i replace my oil every 3,000 miles and i all ways take the oil filter out and change it but its not dirty the oil filter this is the 3rd time that the oil filter is clean and i know the oil have to go in the oil filter to clean the oil when the engine runs but its clean no dark old oil in the filter is there something wrong with my oil pump how i know if its not working right and its a fram oil filterI want to ask about my oil filter?If your oil pump is not working your car would not run thirty miles,let alone three thousand miles. Yourloil filter looks good because you are changing it every three thousand miles like you are supposed to. Don't worry about it. it might seem clean if you look at it on the outside, but inside the filter is where you would see the stuff the filter is filtering. This has happened to me too.I want to ask about my oil filter?I don't know what kind of car you have, but I would look at the oil filter bypass valve in the oil filter neck. It may be stuck open and allowing oil to bypass the filter.I want to ask about my oil filter?i agree you have a flow issue, the bypass valve is stuck open not allowing oil onto the oil filter once it is filled up. the problem is not necessarily the pump or the filter. depending on what type of car you are driving, the location of this bypass valve can be very easy to get to.how do i fix my computer server
How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?
I had a oil change/filter yesterday at JIFFY LUBE i DONT KNOW TO MUCH ABOUT CARS.... but i read my fuel perceantage on how it was at 44 percent good on my 2008 cobalt LT.... so when i was done geting my oil changed.. I looked at it expecting to see it at 100 percent it wasnt .still at 44 %..so i figured maybe there was still...old oil in the valves... but i went on a trip..150 miles still read 44%at the end when i came home.. and this morning when.. to went to the store the oil still read at 44 percent good..does this mean i was dupped%26gt;%26gt;/? and didnt change the oil..i did drive 150 miles and did expect the oil percentage to be at 100 percent but isnt..?.. or is there a way i can check if they did do the services i paid for..? and how much oil should have put in there.. im thinking they might of have just drained half and put half of what i paid for...reason why it reads 44%?still.. my vehicle is 2008 cobalt lt sedan.
how much liters of oil shoudl have beeen put in? and how do i check the air filter to see if it has been replaced?How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?No, it just means they didn't reset the computer. To tell if they changed the oil or not, just pull the dipstick and look at the oil on it. Fresh oil is sort of a clear/amber liquid, looks about like honey, just thinner. Old oil will be almost black, like tar (won't be thick like tar, or if it is you got SERIOUS problems). You just need to reset the oil life meter, it tells you how in your car owners manual. Some of them have a button under the dash to push, some use the accelerator pedal, and a few even use the car stereo to reset it. You need to check the oil regardless, just to make sure the Jiffy Lube guys filled it completely.How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?Here a little trick i learned from an old timer. To find out if your car needs an oil change. Drive it around a bit to let the oil circulate. Take it back to your driveway. Get a white piece paper. Pull your dip stick out and let the oil drip onto the paper. Let it soak up on the paper. The paper acts as filter. If it looks dark with dirty particles change the oil. If it looks somewhat clean and no dirty particles, no oil change needed.How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?all these new cars that give you a oil life percentage have to be reset. they probably did change your oil, they just forgot to reset your message display. to check your air filter open your hood and look for a black box probably the size of a shoe box there should be a couple of clips to hold the top to the bottom when you un clip them youll be able to see if your air filter is nice and clean. your best bet is to just find a good mechanic that you can trust!How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?pull out the oil dipstick, you can check the status of your oil, you will see a clear oil..
you will see a clean oil filter if you check under the hood or under the car.
have you try to reset the metering system??How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?Why don't you call Car Talk on Saturday? They can help!
Call 1-888-CAR-TALK (888-227-8255)How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?get some body to show you a few things under the hood/check book on how to reset the gauges/i believe its done through the radioHow do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?The oil life indicator that you are talking about, requires that it be reset after an oil change. Apparently they failed to do this and it is not reflecting that the oil has been changed. Pull the dip stick for the oil and look at what is on the stick. It should appear to be clean oil or close to it. If not , return to the place where you had the service done and have them correct the issue and reset the oil life indicator. GM vehicles will reset by following the procedure in the owners manual under maintenance. Good Luck
how much liters of oil shoudl have beeen put in? and how do i check the air filter to see if it has been replaced?How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?No, it just means they didn't reset the computer. To tell if they changed the oil or not, just pull the dipstick and look at the oil on it. Fresh oil is sort of a clear/amber liquid, looks about like honey, just thinner. Old oil will be almost black, like tar (won't be thick like tar, or if it is you got SERIOUS problems). You just need to reset the oil life meter, it tells you how in your car owners manual. Some of them have a button under the dash to push, some use the accelerator pedal, and a few even use the car stereo to reset it. You need to check the oil regardless, just to make sure the Jiffy Lube guys filled it completely.How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?Here a little trick i learned from an old timer. To find out if your car needs an oil change. Drive it around a bit to let the oil circulate. Take it back to your driveway. Get a white piece paper. Pull your dip stick out and let the oil drip onto the paper. Let it soak up on the paper. The paper acts as filter. If it looks dark with dirty particles change the oil. If it looks somewhat clean and no dirty particles, no oil change needed.How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?all these new cars that give you a oil life percentage have to be reset. they probably did change your oil, they just forgot to reset your message display. to check your air filter open your hood and look for a black box probably the size of a shoe box there should be a couple of clips to hold the top to the bottom when you un clip them youll be able to see if your air filter is nice and clean. your best bet is to just find a good mechanic that you can trust!How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?pull out the oil dipstick, you can check the status of your oil, you will see a clear oil..
you will see a clean oil filter if you check under the hood or under the car.
have you try to reset the metering system??How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?Why don't you call Car Talk on Saturday? They can help!
Call 1-888-CAR-TALK (888-227-8255)How do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?get some body to show you a few things under the hood/check book on how to reset the gauges/i believe its done through the radioHow do I know if they..actually changed my oil...?The oil life indicator that you are talking about, requires that it be reset after an oil change. Apparently they failed to do this and it is not reflecting that the oil has been changed. Pull the dip stick for the oil and look at what is on the stick. It should appear to be clean oil or close to it. If not , return to the place where you had the service done and have them correct the issue and reset the oil life indicator. GM vehicles will reset by following the procedure in the owners manual under maintenance. Good Luck
How many quarts of oil do I need for a 1992 Jaguar XJS 5.8 v12 oil change?
Also need to know what type of Oil and filter.
Thanks =)How many quarts of oil do I need for a 1992 Jaguar XJS 5.8 v12 oil change?There is no 5.8 Jaguar engine.
There is a 5.3L, it takes 10.5 quarts of 10W/40 and preferred is castrol GTX.
Thanks =)How many quarts of oil do I need for a 1992 Jaguar XJS 5.8 v12 oil change?There is no 5.8 Jaguar engine.
There is a 5.3L, it takes 10.5 quarts of 10W/40 and preferred is castrol GTX.
Can an oil pump get clogged?
on my 97 grand marque i think i have no oil presure. it makes a knocking sound on and off and my mechanic says it may be the oil pump. i havent changed the oil in a while can this cause it to be clogged? if i change the oil and oil filter can this solve the problem for a while? how safe is it to drive? can i do anything to make it more safe to drive till monday?Can an oil pump get clogged?Yes you can have a clogged oil pump screen! And that is a %26quot;regular trademark%26quot; of Ford products about that era! Not changing oil often enough allows the stuff to build up on %26quot;oil screen%26quot;, - which is a fine meshed screen designed to stop large pieces of %26quot;trash from clogging the oil pump internally! My daughter lost an engine in a Topaz (4 cyl) and a Tarus (v-6)! These cars both looked great externally (when she bought them used), but failed within a couple years because they hadn't been taken care of properly!
About all you can do is make sure the oil is filled to proper level.
It is possible to have a garage %26quot;drop the pan%26quot;,- sometimes not an easy task on some cars! Then the oil screen/feed tube can be removed and cleaned out. Even beter would be to have the oil pump replaced, -and have mechanic check bearings at same time to make sure they haven't been severely damaged due to loss of lubrication!m The %26quot;caps%26quot; on the crank and rod bearings can be checked while the pan is off! Possibly you have not driven too far with %26quot;starved%26quot; bearings, - which tends to %26quot;wear%26quot; them excessively. It is possible to wipe out the bearings and ruin the bearing surfaces on crankshaft - which is a vey expensive problem, - so you don't want to put this off very long. I'd guess you can have the pan dropped, screen cleaned, and at least rod bearings checked for around $200, Oil pump could cost you another $50 or so, and replacing bearing %26quot;inserts%26quot;, - maybe a hundred or so more! If crank bad, -it is going to cost you a %26quot;bunch%26quot; as the engine has to be %26quot;torn%26quot; down considerably!Can an oil pump get clogged?Yes, an oil pump can get clogged. You might have some sludge buildup in your motor which can clog up the screen on your oil pump. The problem is that even if you change your oil, the sludge is still there ready to cause the same problems. You need to take it to a mechanic and let him take care of this, there is more involved then a simple oil and filter change. Good luck!Can an oil pump get clogged?make sure you have a good oil level. Sounds like the engine is about to go. Nothing you can do about it now. Changing your oil often will prevent this problem but will not fix it once it happens.Can an oil pump get clogged?yes from cheap oil ,all way's buy a good detergent oilCan an oil pump get clogged?Ford Merc. are known for bad oil pumps not exactly clogged.More like torn gasket or bad drive rod I had to change a few myself. you will destroy your engine if you drive with a bad pump, but if your pump is bad it will be a more constant tap. and a whole lot of tapping they are not to expensive and easy enough to change. if you have had a oil pan gasket changed in the past. the mechanic might of used to much silicone sealant. Now that! can clog the snorkel of the oil pump.Can an oil pump get clogged?yesCan an oil pump get clogged?The oil pump won't get blocked, it will just quit working. But the filter at the oil pump can get blocked. So it could be that. If you are truly getting NO OIL PRESSURE AT ALL, you have to replace the oil pump and oil pump filter. But perhaps your oil guage is wrong? Knocking is caused by too low octane gas, that's all. Yes, i think you'll make it to Monday, but after that, who knows? You not tell us the car, year, make or model. You have to include that stuff to get good answers. And it could be something other than oil pump or octane; could be bad or broken ring. The dirty oil did not cause this.
Perhaps it's time to look for another car.Can an oil pump get clogged?the oil pump has a oil pickup and screen and it can and sometimes does get plugged it can be a big job might want to bring it to a mechanic. not much you can do to help it and it can lock up your engine
About all you can do is make sure the oil is filled to proper level.
It is possible to have a garage %26quot;drop the pan%26quot;,- sometimes not an easy task on some cars! Then the oil screen/feed tube can be removed and cleaned out. Even beter would be to have the oil pump replaced, -and have mechanic check bearings at same time to make sure they haven't been severely damaged due to loss of lubrication!m The %26quot;caps%26quot; on the crank and rod bearings can be checked while the pan is off! Possibly you have not driven too far with %26quot;starved%26quot; bearings, - which tends to %26quot;wear%26quot; them excessively. It is possible to wipe out the bearings and ruin the bearing surfaces on crankshaft - which is a vey expensive problem, - so you don't want to put this off very long. I'd guess you can have the pan dropped, screen cleaned, and at least rod bearings checked for around $200, Oil pump could cost you another $50 or so, and replacing bearing %26quot;inserts%26quot;, - maybe a hundred or so more! If crank bad, -it is going to cost you a %26quot;bunch%26quot; as the engine has to be %26quot;torn%26quot; down considerably!Can an oil pump get clogged?Yes, an oil pump can get clogged. You might have some sludge buildup in your motor which can clog up the screen on your oil pump. The problem is that even if you change your oil, the sludge is still there ready to cause the same problems. You need to take it to a mechanic and let him take care of this, there is more involved then a simple oil and filter change. Good luck!Can an oil pump get clogged?make sure you have a good oil level. Sounds like the engine is about to go. Nothing you can do about it now. Changing your oil often will prevent this problem but will not fix it once it happens.Can an oil pump get clogged?yes from cheap oil ,all way's buy a good detergent oilCan an oil pump get clogged?Ford Merc. are known for bad oil pumps not exactly clogged.More like torn gasket or bad drive rod I had to change a few myself. you will destroy your engine if you drive with a bad pump, but if your pump is bad it will be a more constant tap. and a whole lot of tapping they are not to expensive and easy enough to change. if you have had a oil pan gasket changed in the past. the mechanic might of used to much silicone sealant. Now that! can clog the snorkel of the oil pump.Can an oil pump get clogged?yesCan an oil pump get clogged?The oil pump won't get blocked, it will just quit working. But the filter at the oil pump can get blocked. So it could be that. If you are truly getting NO OIL PRESSURE AT ALL, you have to replace the oil pump and oil pump filter. But perhaps your oil guage is wrong? Knocking is caused by too low octane gas, that's all. Yes, i think you'll make it to Monday, but after that, who knows? You not tell us the car, year, make or model. You have to include that stuff to get good answers. And it could be something other than oil pump or octane; could be bad or broken ring. The dirty oil did not cause this.
Perhaps it's time to look for another car.Can an oil pump get clogged?the oil pump has a oil pickup and screen and it can and sometimes does get plugged it can be a big job might want to bring it to a mechanic. not much you can do to help it and it can lock up your engine
Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?
How do you know what kind of oil filter to buy for your car? My manual just tells me about the kind of oil to use and how to change the oil and filter, but says nothing about the filter's specifications.
The car is an 02' Acura RSX. I don't just need to know of some filters that work with my car, that's easy information to find. I need to know how to tell what filter is right for a certain car, and why.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?there is a good study on them here :)
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfiltCar oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?The best source should be the Acura dealership service or parts dept.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?Stick with the OEM filter and your dealer shop will be happier too especially if you ask for warranty engine repair! It's the only one they trust to work on your car. Wix is a good commercial brand of aftermarket filters.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?Most automotive filters are pretty much the same. However the Acura filter has some special design features that you will not find in an aftermarket brand. Read the information below to decide whether it's worthwhile to buy the OEM filter.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?The auto supply has a chart to tell you what filter to use on your car
The car is an 02' Acura RSX. I don't just need to know of some filters that work with my car, that's easy information to find. I need to know how to tell what filter is right for a certain car, and why.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?there is a good study on them here :)
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfiltCar oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?The best source should be the Acura dealership service or parts dept.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?Stick with the OEM filter and your dealer shop will be happier too especially if you ask for warranty engine repair! It's the only one they trust to work on your car. Wix is a good commercial brand of aftermarket filters.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?Most automotive filters are pretty much the same. However the Acura filter has some special design features that you will not find in an aftermarket brand. Read the information below to decide whether it's worthwhile to buy the OEM filter.Car oil filters - how do you know what kind to get?The auto supply has a chart to tell you what filter to use on your car
I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?
i have searched all over the web trying to find pictures or videos to do these things, but i haven't found any. Hope someone can provide some assistance. ThanksI have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?Just found this online http://www.howtopdf.com/search/1995+merc
It's a link to a site where they have .pdf manuals.
Hope it helps.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?There are some good places out there called auto repair shops. I wonder why people think they can look on-line and find out how to do a job that people go to school to learn.
If you don't know how, take it to someone and pay them to fix it.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?you can go to a auto parts store and by a book on it or go to the library and look in it for freeI have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?Agree with the others. Get yourself an auto repair BOOK (library for free). Some of the new books might have a CD with videos or other multimedia content.
Don't count on the web, usually you will only short articles. If you must, check out ehow.com and maybe you can find a tutorial.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?I can help a little.
Consider drivers side the right side.
With the hood up, on the left side is a plastic box, in it is the air filter.
The plugs are a bit difficult to see :)
To get to them you need to remove the air flow tubing that goes across the engine, then remove the center cover that is on top of the engine. You will see the coils and half your plugs, the others are under the coils. They are deep set and require a wire pulling tool to remove the plug wires.
Note: When removing the air flow tubing be careful not to dislodge the sensors in it, this will cause a multitude of problems.
The oil filter is located at the rear of the engine just to the right of center ... you will see the oil filter cap there and it needs a special tool to remove, it is plastic. Once that is removed you will see the oil filter ( insert ).
Good luckbe considered abandonment valve stem oil seals
It's a link to a site where they have .pdf manuals.
Hope it helps.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?There are some good places out there called auto repair shops. I wonder why people think they can look on-line and find out how to do a job that people go to school to learn.
If you don't know how, take it to someone and pay them to fix it.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?you can go to a auto parts store and by a book on it or go to the library and look in it for freeI have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?Agree with the others. Get yourself an auto repair BOOK (library for free). Some of the new books might have a CD with videos or other multimedia content.
Don't count on the web, usually you will only short articles. If you must, check out ehow.com and maybe you can find a tutorial.I have a 1995 mercedes benz c280 and i don't know how to change the spark plugs,oil,oil filter,and air filter?I can help a little.
Consider drivers side the right side.
With the hood up, on the left side is a plastic box, in it is the air filter.
The plugs are a bit difficult to see :)
To get to them you need to remove the air flow tubing that goes across the engine, then remove the center cover that is on top of the engine. You will see the coils and half your plugs, the others are under the coils. They are deep set and require a wire pulling tool to remove the plug wires.
Note: When removing the air flow tubing be careful not to dislodge the sensors in it, this will cause a multitude of problems.
The oil filter is located at the rear of the engine just to the right of center ... you will see the oil filter cap there and it needs a special tool to remove, it is plastic. Once that is removed you will see the oil filter ( insert ).
Good luck
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