Tuesday, October 25, 2011
How many miles does a diesal car do?
I have a caviliar 1.7td just turned 130000 miles, very good runner, does smoke a little. Looked after %26amp; oil change, filter etc, how many miles would you expect to get from a diesal engine, it,s the izuz engine.Thank you PaulHow many miles does a diesal car do?300,000. at least. most american diesel engines are considered to be %26quot;broke in%26quot; at merely 150,000.How many miles does a diesal car do?Depends on your service and maintenance, and how you drive, the best which it will go a long way.How many miles does a diesal car do?They can run indefinitely, with proper maintenance. Change the timing belt on time. Read your owner's manual 4-5 times, esp the section on acceptable fluids and fuels. Use Lubro-Moly's %26quot;diesel purge%26quot; once or twice yearly to clean the injector pintels and piston heads. Use only oils that are recommended for use in diesel engines, not the local %26quot;bulk%26quot; oils provided by quicky lubes. Good Luck!!How many miles does a diesal car do?It depends on how much you are willing to do to keep it running - I had a works Isuzu Trooper that had over 1,000,000 miles on the clock - it was used day and night - had a few engine overhauls and several clutches, and a couple of gearboxs... but it's still going...get online with xbox extension to sqltableprovider
Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?
its not the old rubber left on, because i check my old filter to see if it still was attached.has anyone every had a new oil filter with a hole in it. or maybe i could have cross threaded it when i put the new one on. is that possible.
how could it be fixedOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Did you clean the seal area for the filter. Lots don't and dirt sits there and can cause leaks. Did you put some oil on the filter seal?? This also helps to seal. The cross threading thing could be possible and also if you did not tighten it properly. This is the most common cause of a leak. It went on and seemed tight but after a few drives it begins to leak. Mine does it as well so there are times I have to retighten the thing and no more leak.
Although this is not always the case. My GM van had some problem as every second filter would leak (literally). tightening did not cure it so replacement was the cure. Never did figure out why. Brand did not matter or who installed, me the garage, dealer, no matter every other filter leaked and I did an oil change every couple of weeks (high mileage driver). Was frustrating to say the least.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Did you use an impact gun to put it on, if so you might have cross threaded it. I wouldn't worry about it.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?DID U PUT ALITTLE OIL ON THE RUBBER?IT DOES HELPOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?a little dirt on the seal perhapsOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?I'd replace it.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?swap out the filter, don't forget to top off the oilOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?when removing the old oil filter, you might have left the old oil filter seal on the rim. If this is case the new oil filter did not seal correctly when mounted.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Just put your old one back on and see if the problem clears. Could be trash under gasket.... Have seen new ones with holes in then but thats rare... Most problems happen with the old gasket getting stuck.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Before you put the new one on did you clean the area on the engine and also smear both sides of rubber seal on filter with little motor oil before refitting as this causes a tighter seal.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?you may have cross threaded it/ i dont believe as mentioned by another that you shouldnt worry about it/ if you dont worry about it you could risk your engine seizing up so check into finding if it is crossthreaded and if not it may have not been tightened enough/ and hand tighten only but with a good turnOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?did you rub oil on the seal of the new filter before tightening it? If not, you should have. If it's cross threaded, I would just replace it with another new one.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Put on a new one and lube the gasket with motor oil. hand tighten only.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?wrong filter.
get a new one (this time ,the right one.) different store.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?i can think of one of two things.you said you checked for the old oil ring,so that's ruled out.that leaves two things,either you over- tightened the new filter,when you installed it,or you have installed the incorrect filter, the vehicle calls for.it's easy sometimes to look at the wrong line.or maybe you put a different brand of filter on and got the wrong number.re-check and good luck. thank you!Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?put on a new one. put on oil film to seal an install by hand. rotate filter by hand until seal makes contact, then tighten with both hands. no wrenches or cheater bars, o.k.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?You have to remove the filt, and inspectit.WELL Also. unlike NAm cars which have a large o ringbut if you put a flat one fr. mr lube you will leak. Stisk to factory equip. and problems solved. DONT forget to make sure thr treaded part the filt screws on is tightOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?If you started %26amp; tightened it by hand then cross-threading is very unlikely. If it is, then the filter %26amp;/or the pipe nipple it goes on, can be replaced.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?did you put oil on the new gasket, before you installed it?its possible you crossed the threads, but you would probably mess up the threads on the filter before the engine. take it back off and install a new filter and hand tighten it only. no, i never gotten a new filter with a hole in it, except where it screws on.
how could it be fixedOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Did you clean the seal area for the filter. Lots don't and dirt sits there and can cause leaks. Did you put some oil on the filter seal?? This also helps to seal. The cross threading thing could be possible and also if you did not tighten it properly. This is the most common cause of a leak. It went on and seemed tight but after a few drives it begins to leak. Mine does it as well so there are times I have to retighten the thing and no more leak.
Although this is not always the case. My GM van had some problem as every second filter would leak (literally). tightening did not cure it so replacement was the cure. Never did figure out why. Brand did not matter or who installed, me the garage, dealer, no matter every other filter leaked and I did an oil change every couple of weeks (high mileage driver). Was frustrating to say the least.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Did you use an impact gun to put it on, if so you might have cross threaded it. I wouldn't worry about it.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?DID U PUT ALITTLE OIL ON THE RUBBER?IT DOES HELPOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?a little dirt on the seal perhapsOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?I'd replace it.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?swap out the filter, don't forget to top off the oilOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?when removing the old oil filter, you might have left the old oil filter seal on the rim. If this is case the new oil filter did not seal correctly when mounted.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Just put your old one back on and see if the problem clears. Could be trash under gasket.... Have seen new ones with holes in then but thats rare... Most problems happen with the old gasket getting stuck.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Before you put the new one on did you clean the area on the engine and also smear both sides of rubber seal on filter with little motor oil before refitting as this causes a tighter seal.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?you may have cross threaded it/ i dont believe as mentioned by another that you shouldnt worry about it/ if you dont worry about it you could risk your engine seizing up so check into finding if it is crossthreaded and if not it may have not been tightened enough/ and hand tighten only but with a good turnOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?did you rub oil on the seal of the new filter before tightening it? If not, you should have. If it's cross threaded, I would just replace it with another new one.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?Put on a new one and lube the gasket with motor oil. hand tighten only.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?wrong filter.
get a new one (this time ,the right one.) different store.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?i can think of one of two things.you said you checked for the old oil ring,so that's ruled out.that leaves two things,either you over- tightened the new filter,when you installed it,or you have installed the incorrect filter, the vehicle calls for.it's easy sometimes to look at the wrong line.or maybe you put a different brand of filter on and got the wrong number.re-check and good luck. thank you!Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?put on a new one. put on oil film to seal an install by hand. rotate filter by hand until seal makes contact, then tighten with both hands. no wrenches or cheater bars, o.k.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?You have to remove the filt, and inspectit.WELL Also. unlike NAm cars which have a large o ringbut if you put a flat one fr. mr lube you will leak. Stisk to factory equip. and problems solved. DONT forget to make sure thr treaded part the filt screws on is tightOil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?If you started %26amp; tightened it by hand then cross-threading is very unlikely. If it is, then the filter %26amp;/or the pipe nipple it goes on, can be replaced.Oil filter is leaking after i changed my oil?did you put oil on the new gasket, before you installed it?its possible you crossed the threads, but you would probably mess up the threads on the filter before the engine. take it back off and install a new filter and hand tighten it only. no, i never gotten a new filter with a hole in it, except where it screws on.
Is there a market for "to your cabin" generator oil changes for people off of the grid in mountains and such?
Many off-the-grid cabins have generators that are stationary and imobile. Most of the cabins would require a significant 4x4 drive and at least an hour of labor to change the oil and filter on their genset.
Is there a demand for this service? How much should I charge?Is there a market for %26quot;to your cabin%26quot; generator oil changes for people off of the grid in mountains and such?Well, maybe, but keep in mind that people who are %26quot;off the grid%26quot; are pretty independent and will probably just do it themselves...
Is there a demand for this service? How much should I charge?Is there a market for %26quot;to your cabin%26quot; generator oil changes for people off of the grid in mountains and such?Well, maybe, but keep in mind that people who are %26quot;off the grid%26quot; are pretty independent and will probably just do it themselves...
How easy is it to change the break pads on a peugeot 306?
I have a 306 diesel and need to change the front break pads on my 306. i have done regular maintenance on it and change the oil, filters etc etc and drained the coolant from the radiator etc etc. i have to haynes manual for this car so is it pretty easy to do. also is it worth doing the discs as well?How easy is it to change the break pads on a peugeot 306?Front pads should take an average 'kerbside' mechanic about 45 minutes per side once the wheels are off.- longer if you have the usual 4 cuppa's! Ensure the car is adequately supported remove the bolts securing the pads in place, then using a couple of large flat bladed screwdrivers gradually force the pads %26amp; piston back into the calliper ( alternating ends). Discs may require you to remove the calliper assembly with a splined drive socket - size 50 torx ( it did when I changed them on my 406 as the discs will not go over the hubs) If you do the discs as well - about 75-90 minutes per sideHow easy is it to change the break pads on a peugeot 306?simple enough but you may need certain tools to remove calipers before discs,in order to remove pads find a g clamp to push slowly the pistons back fully put in pads with a small amount of copper grease only on the rear of pads then remove full caliper to remove disc but be careful of just letting it hang by its rubber pipe.How easy is it to change the break pads on a peugeot 306?Just to add to the first answer re the discs - if they are wearing thin, have a lip all round the outer rim, are badly corroded or scored it is best to replace them at the same time as the pads. Not always easy to get them off without a puller but some do come straight off. refer to Haynes.How easy is it to change the break pads on a peugeot 306?Wow! Three good answers already.
Only a little to add.
Rotors have a minimum thickness, usually stamped on them.
Your rotors may be able to be skimmed if they have suitable thickness left.
They should have no lips,discolouration, grooves etc
Make sure your replacement pads look identical to the ones on your car before getting too far into the job (ie check as soon as you get a wheel off). There are often different pads and the shop may not have got it right....
Only a little to add.
Rotors have a minimum thickness, usually stamped on them.
Your rotors may be able to be skimmed if they have suitable thickness left.
They should have no lips,discolouration, grooves etc
Make sure your replacement pads look identical to the ones on your car before getting too far into the job (ie check as soon as you get a wheel off). There are often different pads and the shop may not have got it right....
Friday, September 23, 2011
How many ML of Redex Engine Flush should I use in my motorcycle oil?
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.
Read the instructions on the label.
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
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