Correct oil for 2009 nissan maxima - Car Talk Community
网页2009年2月19日 · Maintenance/Repairs. P.T_Osborne February 19, 2009, 9:55pm 1. I just had first oil change and the service manager informed me that the maxima required a special oil you can only get from nissan. It is Nissan Ester engine oil @ $12.59 per qt. My owners manual States that it is recommended, but …
Checking engine oil: Which is the correct reading?
网页ledhed75 February 24, 2022, 3:20pm 3. The reading shows lower after you’ve run the engine because a lot of the oil is still in the engine. The dipstick measures the oil in the bottom of the oil pan, which is where the oil stays when the engine is cold. The “cold” reading is the correct one. 5 Likes.
2019 Suzuki Swift - Which is the best oil? - Car Talk Community
网页2022年2月17日 · please recommend me engine oil which is most suitable for my car suzuki swift 13.28cc engine oil which increase engine performance efficiency and fuel average. The recommended oil is in your owners manual and usually on the oil fill cap. If your car uses Dino oil, say 5W-20, you might get a tiny MPG improvement by using 0-20 synthetic (if ...
Correct oil filter for Full Syn engine oil? - Maintenance/Repairs
网页2017年4月25日 · My Toyota dealer sell the correct filter cartridge for my synthetic oil required car for $5.85. Cheaper than the brand name filters at Walmart. I can get the Toyota filters even cheaper online. I am amused by people obsessing about oil filters. I remember when they were optional on most cars.
Should I trust my oil life monitor? - Car Talk Community
网页2018年8月4日 · Remember that the oil life monitor reads various parameters like engine temp, starts/stops, etc. to determine the life of the oil. It knows the difference between highway miles and short trips as well as if the engine was run long enough at operating temp to vaporize contaminants and blow the out the PCV system.
Oil Crisis - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
网页I own a 2010 Toyota Camry, 4 cylinder. This is the first car I’ve ever owned where the manufacturer recommends the 0W-20 oil (synthetic). My question - the Toyota dealership service shop insists that I can go 10,000 miles between oil and filter changes with the synthetic oil. My mechanic who I trust says they’re crazy - no engine should go that long; he recommends no more the 7,500 miles ...
SAE 20W-50? Correct oil grade? - Car Talk Community
网页oldsfan July 29, 2008, 3:26pm 4. Thanks for the advice. I do have an owner’s manual, and I did check it. The oil weights listed for temperatures from 20F up to 120F are 15W50 and 20W50. In my area (south Louisiana, we rarely dip below 30F and at times reach 100F (like today). (The 20W50 range is closer to my climate.)
How long does it take for oil to circulate through ... - Car Talk …
网页2016年3月26日 · Kia oil filters have an anti-drainback check valve. My oil pressure and other lights turn off in about 2 seconds with the exception of air bag and seatbelt which take about 5-6 seconds. I’m guessing they have a longer self test. I fasten my seat belt prior to starting to avoid the (purposely) annoying dinging.
2016 Mazda CX-5 - Oil burner - Car Talk Community
网页2024年4月25日 · The first step is to determine how much oil per thousand miles the engine is using. If an oil level of 1/4 inch on the dipstick means the oil level is 3/4 quart down (seems a reasonable guess), that means your Mazda if using 3/4 quart per 3,000 miles, or 1/4 quart per 1,000 miles. If so, that’s not enough to worry about, engine is not burning ...
Suzuki Verona Oil - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
网页2010年8月28日 · My 2005 Suzuki Verona manual says to use ether 5W 30 or 10W 40 oil. I mistakenly used 5W 20 and had to drive it before I could change to the correct oil. The engine was smoother and ran better. Can I use this oil without damaging the vehicle at the next oil change? I’ve already replaced it with 5W 30 this time.