I checked my oil level just before a trip and noticed it was low. I put in a 10W40 oil. Since I added this oil my idling has been off (fluctuating). I checked the oil used in my last oil change and it was 5W30.
Could the change in viscosity be messing up my idling?What if I have mixed 5W30 and 10W40 motor oils?
You would have 71/2W35 ....
it shouldn't have any effect on the idling ..
if your oil was low, you may not have had service done recently so you might need a tune up also ..What if I have mixed 5W30 and 10W40 motor oils?
I don't think it will hurt anything long term BUT... to be honest, mixing oils like this... is just not recommended. They just don't blend together very well. The molecules are different. I always keep the same oil on hand that matches the oil I run. It's a good habit to keep 1 or 2 quarts in the trunk for just such a need.
I would change the oil ASAP and let this be a lesson for you.... Don't mix oils that don't match weight and don't mix synthetics with regular oils either.
Will it hurt the engine? I don't think so but it's not good for the oil. The better oil will be degraded by the lesser oil. In a pinch, it's OK but driving a car one quart low won't hurt a engine till you get the right oil to match. Now the oil should be changed even if it was not up for a change. It's a waste.
Everything you need to know is here:
http://www.knizefamily.net/minimopar/oil鈥?/a>
yes drain all the oil right now leaving it in there will cause severe engine damage
nah
nuthing wrong with it you just better use right oil next time
It won't change the idle, just change the oil when you have time.
Depends what engine you have
ford zetec recommend 5w30
any thicker oil will cause misfunction of the hydraulic lifters
I:E bad idling
suggest you change your oil and filter
It shouldn't mess up your idling. There is a article talking about oil viscosities and what they really mean at this site:http://members.rennlist.com/oil/Motor%20鈥?/a>
Last time I checked the difference in oil didn't mess up the timing of a car. It could mess with the oil pump, though unlikely. The pump is designed to handle only the specified oil the engine was built to run with. The bad idling sounds like a bad distributor cap, ignition coil, or distributor rotor. Hope this helps.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Is used motor oil dangerous?
Obviously, it is poison and it has to be disposed of properly. I'm curious if it causes any crazy skin conditions or weird sicknesses.Is used motor oil dangerous?
No it is not really a ';poison';, but I wouldn't recommend getting it on your skin. Unless it has PCB's or some other contaminants it won't cause any skin conditions or sickness. It is best not to get it on your skin though as unless it's been analyzed by GC-MS you don't know it's clean.
BTW Zinc, Copper, Aluminum and Carbon are not hazardous, they aren't even chemicals they're ';elements';. Your body is composed of almost 20% carbon, so how can that be considered hazardous?Is used motor oil dangerous?
Over a period of prolonged exposure used engine oil is carcinogenic i.e. it causes cancer, it should always be disposed of correctly and the correct precautions used when handling the waste oil
It does contain a lot of hazardous chemicals (zinc, copper, aluminium and carbon) so dispose of it thoughtfully. Don't dump it in drains as it will flow into stream and rivers and endanger life.
used oil is hazardous and must be disposed of responsibly,your local council should be able to advise you of a disposal point and should not incur any charges.
yes! it contains dirt in it...contaminants that you dont want..could result in blown head gasket
probably. find out, try some.
No it is not really a ';poison';, but I wouldn't recommend getting it on your skin. Unless it has PCB's or some other contaminants it won't cause any skin conditions or sickness. It is best not to get it on your skin though as unless it's been analyzed by GC-MS you don't know it's clean.
BTW Zinc, Copper, Aluminum and Carbon are not hazardous, they aren't even chemicals they're ';elements';. Your body is composed of almost 20% carbon, so how can that be considered hazardous?Is used motor oil dangerous?
Over a period of prolonged exposure used engine oil is carcinogenic i.e. it causes cancer, it should always be disposed of correctly and the correct precautions used when handling the waste oil
It does contain a lot of hazardous chemicals (zinc, copper, aluminium and carbon) so dispose of it thoughtfully. Don't dump it in drains as it will flow into stream and rivers and endanger life.
used oil is hazardous and must be disposed of responsibly,your local council should be able to advise you of a disposal point and should not incur any charges.
yes! it contains dirt in it...contaminants that you dont want..could result in blown head gasket
probably. find out, try some.
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here in the midwest we burn all we can find during the winter in our shop
Does Castor Motor Oil come from the ground or bean?
could be castro beanDoes Castor Motor Oil come from the ground or bean?
Its Castrol and it comes from the ground.....its oil.Does Castor Motor Oil come from the ground or bean?
castor oil
shell..ocean
quaker state..from the quakers
pennzoil...ink
generic oil...from China
Its Castrol and it comes from the ground.....its oil.Does Castor Motor Oil come from the ground or bean?
castor oil
shell..ocean
quaker state..from the quakers
pennzoil...ink
generic oil...from China
Can i put 5w-20 motor oil in my 2001 cadillac deville?
Use what the car calls for. I would say in 2001 it calls for 5w-30.Can i put 5w-20 motor oil in my 2001 cadillac deville?
Depends on what climate you are in. If you are in the northern hemisphere where it is currently cold, I'd do it.Can i put 5w-20 motor oil in my 2001 cadillac deville?
Thats pretty thin dude. seems u shuld have that info in ur owners manual or on the oil cap or something. 5-30 ATLEAST. 10-30 sounds about right.
you can but it's better and safer to put in the recommended formula.
Follow the owner's manual.
It's a nearly $4000 wrong guess if you don't...
yea u can
Depends on what climate you are in. If you are in the northern hemisphere where it is currently cold, I'd do it.Can i put 5w-20 motor oil in my 2001 cadillac deville?
Thats pretty thin dude. seems u shuld have that info in ur owners manual or on the oil cap or something. 5-30 ATLEAST. 10-30 sounds about right.
you can but it's better and safer to put in the recommended formula.
Follow the owner's manual.
It's a nearly $4000 wrong guess if you don't...
yea u can
I have water in my oil in my murray lawn mower. Does this mean my motor is shot? It was left out in the rain.?
I've changed the oil ,filter and have just replaced the carb. The model number is 287707. It would'nt crank after the carb was replaced and for a couple of days the oil was clear but today it's milky.I have water in my oil in my murray lawn mower. Does this mean my motor is shot? It was left out in the rain.?
The water undoubtedly got into the crankcase from the rain. However, it will simply sink to the bottom of the sump and won't turn the oil milky until it is mixed with the oil by the crankshaft. Even if you changed oil after it being in the rain, you may not have got all the water out. The no cranking problem probably is a result of the carburetor change, not the water. A bit of water will not ruin your motor.I have water in my oil in my murray lawn mower. Does this mean my motor is shot? It was left out in the rain.?
The milky color oil could be caused from gas seeping past the rings on the pistons. You defiantly shouldn't try to run the motor like that. Perhaps drain the oil one more time and new filter then purchase a cheap tarp to cover at least the motor to eliminate the possibility of moisture getting in through the oil fill tube.
sounds like water got to your oil . it had to be an outside source since this is an air cooled engine drain oil, and replace filter if it has one . keep it in the dry or cover it up in wet weather . p.s. be sure not to overfill oil .
The water undoubtedly got into the crankcase from the rain. However, it will simply sink to the bottom of the sump and won't turn the oil milky until it is mixed with the oil by the crankshaft. Even if you changed oil after it being in the rain, you may not have got all the water out. The no cranking problem probably is a result of the carburetor change, not the water. A bit of water will not ruin your motor.I have water in my oil in my murray lawn mower. Does this mean my motor is shot? It was left out in the rain.?
The milky color oil could be caused from gas seeping past the rings on the pistons. You defiantly shouldn't try to run the motor like that. Perhaps drain the oil one more time and new filter then purchase a cheap tarp to cover at least the motor to eliminate the possibility of moisture getting in through the oil fill tube.
sounds like water got to your oil . it had to be an outside source since this is an air cooled engine drain oil, and replace filter if it has one . keep it in the dry or cover it up in wet weather . p.s. be sure not to overfill oil .
Whats the best brand of motor oil?
I agree with Thomas SR. I would also like to add that using a synthetic oil may not always be best. Think about it this way. If you run an engine, contaminants form from the combustion process. Most of these contaminants are carbon particles.If you run synthetic oil it may be a better lubricant but it still gets contaminated. So they tell you that you can extend the amount of time between oil changes? Hmmmm? I have been servicing vehicles for close to 30 years in the trade. In all that time I have NEVER seen an oil related failure in an engine that had been serviced correctly no matter what type of oil used. In my personal vehicle I use a good quality 5W30 castrol GTX but would use any name brand out there. In my differentials and transfer cases I use synthetics, this is where they really shine. No contaminants so unless water or parts breakage you can leave it there forever. Just a different perspective to think about.Whats the best brand of motor oil?
Tell you what... I've worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years now, and spent ten of them managing an express-lube. I'm an ASE certified Master Technician and a CASI certified Automotive Lubrication Specialist, and what I've learned over the years is this: AS LONG AS YOU STICK WITH THE MAJOR BRANDS OF OIL YOU'RE GETTING A GOOD PRODUCT.Whats the best brand of motor oil?
with today's engine oils and technology any NAME BRAND engine oil is good, synthetic is in another whole league. if your looking for a ';good oil'; stay away from the bargain oils.
castrol gtx
castrol gtx. dont get synthetic unless its a low milage car. It can shink your seals then you'll have an oil leak.
Mobil One fully synthetic. My grandfather used this stuff in his helicopter engine. Nothing else would hold up in the engine. I use it in my personal vehicle. Change every five thousand miles. Not every three thousand. Don't need to change it after three. But check it and make sure it isn't looking bad anyway. If your engine is already old and cruddy don't waste your money on expensive oil though. But if you have a newer car, it's a good idea to use any Fully Synthetic oil. And always change your oil filter every oil change.
First, lets dispell some of the mistakes here.
Synthetics do not ';shrink'; seals and cause leaks. Synthetics are more detergent than regular oils. This causes the synthetic oils to break down the crud that is keeping already damaged seals from leaking.
Mobil 1 was a very good oil at one time. They have now changed their formula. The old formula is now their 'high milage' formula....
The 'best' brand of oil would be full synthetics. Redline, AMSOIL, and Royal Purple are three excellent oils. They are more costly per quart, but extra protection comes with that price.
I use valvoline in both my 98 chevy truck 145,000 miles and 98 jeep with 168,000 miles both receive oil changes every 5000 and both run like new a high quality filter is importen to so valvoline has done me good . you can do a simple test take a old table spoon pour different brands of oil on the spoon 1 at a time take a small hand torch and fry the under side and record how fast they turn to sludge the results are y I use valvoline
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Tell you what... I've worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years now, and spent ten of them managing an express-lube. I'm an ASE certified Master Technician and a CASI certified Automotive Lubrication Specialist, and what I've learned over the years is this: AS LONG AS YOU STICK WITH THE MAJOR BRANDS OF OIL YOU'RE GETTING A GOOD PRODUCT.Whats the best brand of motor oil?
with today's engine oils and technology any NAME BRAND engine oil is good, synthetic is in another whole league. if your looking for a ';good oil'; stay away from the bargain oils.
castrol gtx
castrol gtx. dont get synthetic unless its a low milage car. It can shink your seals then you'll have an oil leak.
Mobil One fully synthetic. My grandfather used this stuff in his helicopter engine. Nothing else would hold up in the engine. I use it in my personal vehicle. Change every five thousand miles. Not every three thousand. Don't need to change it after three. But check it and make sure it isn't looking bad anyway. If your engine is already old and cruddy don't waste your money on expensive oil though. But if you have a newer car, it's a good idea to use any Fully Synthetic oil. And always change your oil filter every oil change.
First, lets dispell some of the mistakes here.
Synthetics do not ';shrink'; seals and cause leaks. Synthetics are more detergent than regular oils. This causes the synthetic oils to break down the crud that is keeping already damaged seals from leaking.
Mobil 1 was a very good oil at one time. They have now changed their formula. The old formula is now their 'high milage' formula....
The 'best' brand of oil would be full synthetics. Redline, AMSOIL, and Royal Purple are three excellent oils. They are more costly per quart, but extra protection comes with that price.
I use valvoline in both my 98 chevy truck 145,000 miles and 98 jeep with 168,000 miles both receive oil changes every 5000 and both run like new a high quality filter is importen to so valvoline has done me good . you can do a simple test take a old table spoon pour different brands of oil on the spoon 1 at a time take a small hand torch and fry the under side and record how fast they turn to sludge the results are y I use valvoline
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