pretty good chances its okWhat's the likelihood of engine damage if the low oil pressure lights comes on but you shut the car off right away?
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pretty good chances its okWhat's the likelihood of engine damage if the low oil pressure lights comes on but you shut the car off right away?
I'm not 100% sure, but I thought the problem with GDI engines is the deposits on the backside (and stem) of the valves.Has anyone heard tried this or heard of anyone trying this?
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Valvoline's claims are as follows:
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Holy shit that is a wild claim. 100% of deposits? Is the entire thing made of PEA or something? Even if it's 75% correct, I would be more than satisfied with that. This must be a product designed for all these GDI engines.
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Maybe oil vapors go through the PCV system and back onto the intake valves and ends up cleaning them?I'm not 100% sure, but I thought the problem with GDI engines is the deposits on the backside (and stem) of the valves.
Valvoline just claims it cleans the pistons.
Next time I get into a high milage abused engine that needs replacing I will show you how little deposits are on the pistons.I'm not 100% sure, but I thought the problem with GDI engines is the deposits on the backside (and stem) of the valves.
Valvoline just claims it cleans the pistons.
Gawd that’s cheapWaltham Costco has all motor oil on sale. 10 quarts of top rated full synthetic for $30. Stupid good deal.
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Drain pan, filter wrench, wrench and socket fitting drain plug, drain plug crush washer, container for used oil. I use ramps, rhino ramps at $80 and the other crap is maybe $100 depending on what you have. You need a flat surface, I did it on a side street for years. Watch YouTube and make it a habit to put the drain plug and crush washer on right away and fill right away. Check the oil level before starting, check for leaks on day 2 and check oil level day 2 before starting. Belt, suspenders, double check, just like reloading ammo.Not to ask a dumb question, but if I want to start changing my oil, what do I need beyond oil and a filter? I'm not the handiest but willing to learn!
Not a dumb question.Not to ask a dumb question, but if I want to start changing my oil, what do I need beyond oil and a filter? I'm not the handiest but willing to learn!
All good points. Ramps are good for oil changes, but, it is always a good idea to have a nice jack and quality Jack stands because they are very versatile in the other things you can use them for in vehicle maintenance.Not a dumb question.
-I would get a 1.5-2 ton floor jack and a pair of jack stands. Something like this would be one and done and will last forever.
-oil tray to catch the falling oil (amazon or home depot for ~$20), or a small bucket you have laying around.
-simple socket wrench set which you probably already have. google oil change for your car to get specific socket sizes needed.
-5qt oil jug and oil filter should be ~$30 total
-a couple miller high life beers and bluetooth speaker helps too
Once you start your own oil changes, you'll be dumbfounded why you didn't do it sooner. Then you'll start doing other things like tire rotations, winter wheel swap, and eventually brakes. You'll save tons of $$ and know that your car is done your way.
Thank you! I might have access to some of the stuff the jack stands/oil pan/etc at work. Bj's Warehouse seems to have similar prices to Costco, so I can purchase that stuff there.Not a dumb question.
-I would get a 1.5-2 ton floor jack and a pair of jack stands. Something like this would be one and done and will last forever.
-oil tray to catch the falling oil (amazon or home depot for ~$20), or a small bucket you have laying around.
-simple socket wrench set which you probably already have. google oil change for your car to get specific socket sizes needed.
-5qt oil jug and oil filter should be ~$30 total
-a couple miller high life beers and bluetooth speaker helps too
Once you start your own oil changes, you'll be dumbfounded why you didn't do it sooner. Then you'll start doing other things like tire rotations, winter wheel swap, and eventually brakes. You'll save tons of $$ and know that your car is done your way.
I recently discovered the importance of greasing suspension joints and I couldn't find those grease nipples anywhere. I have a tiny occasional squeak and I'm 99% sure one of joints is dry. Probably a ball joint or swaybar end link.If you are going to change your oil check to see if your car/truck has any grease fittings that need to be greased as well and do them at the same time. Most cars don’t have grease fittings anymore. My truck only has two.
If it were me, I would listen to Manuel only if he wrote the manual that came with your car.I did the oil the other day. The previous change I had a mechanic do it while it was in the shop and the f***ing a**h*** put the wrong filter on and crank it way too tight.
Oil look like shit
Manuel says 8 1/2 quarts, but there was a service letter downgrading it to 8 quarts because of a different filter they’re currently using. I warmed it up drain the oil. I always put an 8 quarts put in 8 quarts didn’t read on the stick so I had another half of court was about halfway up the stick so I had another half a quart, total of 9 quarts …
It’s not leaking and I didn’t spill any no idea why it took an extra quart but it’s probably not gonna hurt anything. I was racking my brain. I’ve checked it like 12 times and I don’t know it’s at the full line.
If you had one those cars with no dipstick (sensor only), you would've run dry and never known it.Manual says 8 1/2 quarts, but there was a service letter downgrading it to 8 quarts because of a different filter they’re currently using. I warmed it up drain the oil. I always put an 8 quarts, put in 8 quarts didn’t read on the stick so I had another half of quart was about halfway up the stick so I had another half a quart, total of 9 quarts …
I knew I was overdue for the oil change. I checked it before the snow looked brand new had the right amount wasn’t too worried about it. It was the bypass pressure of the filter used by the previous mechanic completely f***ing wrong so It basically wasn’t even filtering..If you had one those cars with no dipstick (sensor only), you would've run dry and never known it.
I recently discovered the importance of greasing suspension joints and I couldn't find those grease nipples anywhere. I have a tiny occasional squeak and I'm 99% sure one of joints is dry. Probably a ball joint or swarbar end link.
What model / year vehicle?Thank you! I might have access to some of the stuff the jack stands/oil pan/etc at work. Bj's Warehouse seems to have similar prices to Costco, so I can purchase that stuff there.
I've always been a bit nervious about these valves with no good reason. I swapped out my factory oil drain plug with a magnetic one to catch or see any metal floating around. Buy OEM crush washers and use a new one every time. This is my #1 complaint against the quick change places, they never change the crush washer.Install a Fumoto valve on your first oil change and then you can just use a 3/8” hose to drain it into a jug for disposal. I tend to like old windshield washer fluid jugs or the gallon jugs the oil comes in.
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Anyplace that sells oil is supposed to take back the used oil for recycling but some have limits and container requirements.
If you are going to change your oil check to see if your car/truck has any grease fittings that need to be greased as well and do them at the same time. Most cars don’t have grease fittings anymore. My truck only has two.
Keep your receipts with the mileage on them for warranty purposes if it applies to you.
2017 Ford TaurusWhat model / year vehicle?
Have you still been seeing issues with build up on valves in direct injection motors?Next time I get into a high milage abused engine that needs replacing I will show you how little deposits are on the pistons.
As mentioned its the back side of the valves usually having problems these days. I dont see that many with issues theses days? The walnut blaster is collecting dust.
Theres plenty of detergents in fuel these days snd you have to buy the cheapest lowest quality fuel and have a poorly running engine to get excessive build up these days
Have you still been seeing issues with build up on valves in direct injection motors?
Got any suggestions for routine maintenance regarding that?
Couldn’t get any easier there should be no splash shield covering your underneath. Your filter is easy accessible.2017 Ford Taurus
Have you still been seeing issues with build up on valves in direct injection motors?
Got any suggestions for routine maintenance regarding that?