Testing Costco's Kirkland Full Synthetic Motor Oil
2020年4月12日 · This video compares the performance of Costco’s new motor oil with that of Walmart’s Supertech oil. If you don’t want to watch the entire video, I will summarize the findings for you: The Kirkland oil performed essentially the same as the Walmart oil and Amazon’s Basic oil–and that means very good performance. The guy …
Does motor oil break down over time with little ... - Car Talk …
2011年7月7日 · Car owner does not have PCV system serviced for whatever reason (how many actually do), oil is contaminated more, PCV system clogs even more, oil is contaminated even faster, PCV…yada, yada, yada. As the VW service people explained to me at a school one time, engine oil (like transmission fluid or power steering fluid) does not break down.
Opinions on Costco Kirkland Motor Oils? - Car Talk Community
2023年1月25日 · Any major brand oil or a house brand from a major company will be fine. Just get the one that meets your car specs or higher. Wife and I both work at home most of the time so we drive a lot less and thus change oil on vehicles a lot less. With my wife’s Lexus I’m now changing the oil by months instead of miles.
Changing Oil Question in Classic cars rarely ... - Car Talk Community
2018年2月17日 · My question is how frequently should the oil be changed in a classic car that is only driven 300-500 miles a year? Is it okay to wait out the typical 3-5k mileage which could take 5 or more years or do it sooner due to any other type of oil breakdown?? Thanks for any advice…
Should I trust my oil life monitor? - Car Talk Community
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.
Why won't my car start now? - Car Talk Community
2024年11月1日 · Last week I got my car serviced ( oil change, break fluid and transition flushed and replaced) I drove all this week in a different city with no problem. Today I drove around and then last morning today I leave one spot and I get on the highway and not even a min later my car just slows down, Thankfully I was able to pull over safely. I go to turn on the car and it will not start. I see the ...
My rental car needs oil - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
2010年1月18日 · If the car needs oil, you should add oil. Nothing personal, but are you so frugal that you don’t care about the next guy? I’m not sure why you need to ask the question. Call me a cynic but when I rent a car, I have a contract with a rental company that they will provide me a clean, safe, and appropriately maintained vehicle.
First oil change 2024 Corolla - Car Talk Community
2023年10月27日 · I’m buying a brand new 2024 Toyota Corolla in two days. I was planning on following the dealership and manufacturer recommended schedule for oil changes and other maintenance. But now I am seeing videos on the internet that say you should have your first oil change at 1,000 miles on a new car. I’m worried that the dealership service department will laugh at me, tell me I’m crazy and to ...
5% oil life left - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
2020年6月10日 · A new engine costs about $6,000, oil change about $70.00 If you change the oil 3 times a year it would take 25+ years to equal the cost of an engine. Changing the oil is the easiest and cheapest maintenance you can do to keep an …
Different Oils for different seasons - Car Talk Community
2007年6月27日 · Hey everyone, I’ve got a question. In my car manual (which I don’t have on me at this moment to refer to), I’ve noticed that the manufacturer had recommended two types of oil which are 5-30 and I believe 10-40 for different temperature bands. For example it would say something along the lines of: -30 degrees - 90 degrees 5-30 5 degrees - 105 degrees 10-40 This is a 1999 Kia Sephia with ...