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07-03-2012, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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Noob how often do you check you oil
I checked mine after 1k and. It looked like normal yellowish color to me.
I got nervous after reading the forums of a dealer not putting in transmission fluid. So do you check yours every week or do many miles? |
07-03-2012, 10:53 AM | #2 |
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I check under my car more often than I check the dip stick. Looking at the oil itself can be helpful when I've blown a gasket, but I honestly don't expect that, so I only look at the dipstick when I change the oil to confirm I've added enough.
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07-03-2012, 10:56 AM | #3 |
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Whenever i want to perv on my motor... In my 6 Litre it was often.... Probably even more so when i attach a snail to the 86.. But as b.e stated above its always good to check under the car.... Obviously if there is any leaks thats where u will find it.... Also before and after ever track day.....
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07-03-2012, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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You should check your oil level at every fill-up. Monitoring your oil level can help you catch developing problems if you suddenly see higher consumption levels.
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07-03-2012, 12:23 PM | #5 |
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I check mine twice a week until about 5000 miles, then once per week.
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07-03-2012, 01:04 PM | #6 |
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if its a a new unmodified car under warranty? prolly once a month
once engine/power mods are added i would check more often to make sure nothing is going wrong.
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07-03-2012, 03:20 PM | #7 |
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I don't check my oil very often to be honest. About once a month. If the car has been modified, I would definitely check it more due to the aftermarket parts potentially causing problems.
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07-03-2012, 03:37 PM | #8 |
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I check my oil every time I fill up at the gas station and also after every service.
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07-03-2012, 03:42 PM | #9 |
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Once a month when its cold.
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07-03-2012, 04:40 PM | #10 |
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Huh. Checked mine and there wasn't a drop of oil in there. Apparently they filled it with unicorn blood instead? Anyone else run into this? Seems to run fine, in any case.
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Who got juked with no tranny fluid?
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I check my oil when im filling up at the gas station
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