# \#oil-changes **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/oil-changes/14198.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Oil and Filter Discussion: 2022 Kia Seltos EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-and-filter-discussion-2022-kia-seltos-ex/192634)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-and-filter-discussion-2022-kia-seltos-ex/192634 "2023-09-10T13:47:07Z")
I’m going to have my oil changed at the Ford quick Lane or Firestone because they’re easier to get into and I don’t trust the Kia service department here. What’s the best oil filter I can buy? What’s the best full synt… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Oil change - now I need a new motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-now-i-need-a-new-motor/192131)
**Author:** [@Sue57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-now-i-need-a-new-motor/192131 "2023-08-08T17:12:52Z")
I took my car to a dealer for an oil change.going home it smoked which I thought just maybe oil was burning off that was spilled. However it smoked even more. I took it in and had it checked the guy said a piece of plast… --- ## [2022 Subaru Forester - Extra oil at oil changes (boo!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-forester-extra-oil-at-oil-changes-boo/190601)
**Author:** [@Dick41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dick41)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-forester-extra-oil-at-oil-changes-boo/190601 "2023-05-18T22:06:23Z")
Why do SUBARU dealer mechanics ALWAYS put in too much oil during an oil change? The web is littered with complaints about this. The SUBARU site says “Do Not Overfill”! How much is too much for a “Boxer” engine? --- ## [2016 Hyundai Genesis - Dipstick question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-dipstick-question/185917)
**Author:** [@Mort48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mort48)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-dipstick-question/185917 "2022-08-20T22:42:28Z")
My car has 61000 miles on it. 8000 miles ago the end of the dipstick broke off and is at the bottom of the oil pan, probably covered by sludge. Should I continue to ignore it? --- ## [Question about an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523)
**Author:** [@Axiis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Axiis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523 "2022-06-12T23:02:22Z")
I need to do an oil change on my 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL soon and was trying to buy the tools I need. Was wondering if anyone knew what size socket I need to buy for the oil filter housing. Thanks in advance. --- ## [2015 Chevy Eq, 86k mi: what oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-eq-86k-mi-what-oil/176339)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-eq-86k-mi-what-oil/176339 "2021-04-24T16:03:06Z")
Finally replaced my ancient Subaru Forester because it was succumbing to jalopyism (as Click and Clack once put it). I found a 2015 Chevy Equinox with 85,400 miles (now closer to 86,400) at a local used car chain that my… --- ## [Cartridge-type oil filters - why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartridge-type-oil-filters-why/171555)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartridge-type-oil-filters-why/171555 "2020-10-24T23:03:43Z")
… do they make it look like you can just slap a 3/8" ratchet extension in there to remove the reusable canister? I presume there is high risk of fracturing the plastic or separating the metal center from the plastic hous… --- ## [Dealer Oil Changes - Over the full ine? How Much Is Too Much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-oil-changes-over-the-full-ine-how-much-is-too-much/169111)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-oil-changes-over-the-full-ine-how-much-is-too-much/169111 "2020-09-13T01:47:36Z")
I have recently switched to a new Subaru dealer due to a move. The dealer changed the oil and the oil is about 1 inch higher than the fill line. My prior dealer would always fill it to a quarter-inch or so over the full … --- ## [Need help Finding Oil Pan Gasket!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-oil-pan-gasket/164330)
**Author:** [@dimkagord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimkagord)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-finding-oil-pan-gasket/164330 "2020-05-16T08:29:53Z")
Hi guys! My car is a Mercury Milan 2008 2.3L 4 cylinder Premiere I need help finding the proper oil pan gasket. I’ve been through 2 already, that claimed the were a match for my car, yet aren’t. When googling my oil pan… --- ## [Paper towel and tape in my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paper-towel-and-tape-in-my-engine/147324)
**Author:** [@danielparker10\_156597](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielparker10_156597)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paper-towel-and-tape-in-my-engine/147324 "2019-09-04T18:09:08Z")
so i was trying to read the oil dipstick, and i couldnt really read it easily. so i had the really really really really really really stupid idea of taping (scotch tape) a small piece of paper towel about the width of th… --- ## [W20/50 oil for my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w20-50-oil-for-my-car/144133)
**Author:** [@serge.goncalves\_154500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/serge.goncalves_154500)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w20-50-oil-for-my-car/144133 "2019-07-11T17:33:13Z")
Hello, I now live in a tropical area. Temperatures here are around 30 - 35 C. (around 90F) all year round and rarely go below 15 C. (60 F). the W20 50 oil is twice cheaper than W5 40. Do you think the W20 50 will be… --- ## [Metal Shavings in Oil Pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-oil-pan/144047)
**Author:** [@BCS\_3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCS_3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-in-oil-pan/144047 "2019-07-10T15:24:35Z")
I recently bought a used 2010 Chevy Malibu. It had roughly 124k miles. I’ve only driven about 7000 miles. I just got me second oil done and the mechanic noticed metal shavings -similar to glitter in the oil pan - they ar… --- ## [Am I getting screwed over?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-screwed-over/140329)
**Author:** [@kylienychole1212\_151982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylienychole1212_151982)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-screwed-over/140329 "2019-05-20T23:04:04Z")
I got my oil changed for the first time since we purchased our used Odyssey in December. Everything seemed fine. No leaking or anything. The service light came on like 1,500 miles early and so I took my car to a new plac… --- ## [P2646 Code on 2004 Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2646-code-on-2004-honda-element/131335)
**Author:** [@Misael\_Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misael_Ramos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2646-code-on-2004-honda-element/131335 "2018-12-24T16:15:36Z")
Check engine came on and it read P2646 which is apparently as a result of engine sludge immobilizing a rocker arm actuator. Should I do a flush? With what? Solution was to replace the spool valve gasket ($5-15). I also … --- ## [Wrong Engine Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-engine-oil/130574)
**Author:** [@JG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-engine-oil/130574 "2018-12-10T23:41:11Z")
I have a question, I have an e46 316i 2004 (1.8L 115hp). The manual advises to use 5W30 LL04 oil. The previous owner did the maintenance 4000km ago and he used 10W-40 which is not meant for this engine because it’s half-… --- ## [2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - How can I trust my oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid-how-can-i-trust-my-oil-change/124588)
**Author:** [@BillGiese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillGiese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-hybrid-how-can-i-trust-my-oil-change/124588 "2018-09-08T16:46:48Z")
Dear Ray I just had an oil change done at a chain franchise to the tune of $75. My question is, how can I be sure I ended up with the full synthetic oil I paid for? Is there a test other than lab analysis or is the pr… --- ## [1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - oil change frequency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-slk-class-oil-change-frequency/122530)
**Author:** [@LawrenceWillson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LawrenceWillson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-slk-class-oil-change-frequency/122530 "2018-08-10T01:27:12Z")
Synthetic oil change frequency? In 2013 I bought my wife a1999 Mercedes 230SLK with just under 25,000 miles on it. The car now has just over 51,000 miles. It uses synthetic oil. It has been at least 2 years since I ha… --- ## [The case of the missing oil, or, Oils well that ends well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-oil-or-oils-well-that-ends-well/118721)
**Author:** [@BlankPaige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlankPaige)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-missing-oil-or-oils-well-that-ends-well/118721 "2018-06-07T00:38:04Z")
2014 Kia Sorenta. Recall on engine completed in November 2017 with oil change at dealership. Next oil change 3/29/2018 at ~105,000 miles. Follow up brake replacement and ball joint replacement 4/7/2018. Drove ~900 miles… --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-oil-question/116130)
**Author:** [@TerranceDMcCarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerranceDMcCarty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-oil-question/116130 "2018-04-23T00:47:37Z")
My 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 has 120,000 hard miles on her, (used in construction). The mechanic I took her to said to stay with 10W-30 motor oil. I always thought as engines wore you should go to a higher viscosity oil, such… --- ## [2016 Dodge Dart oil change cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-oil-change-cost/113961)
**Author:** [@tedcorbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tedcorbin)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-oil-change-cost/113961 "2018-03-25T23:34:45Z")
How much for an oil change? --- ## [2000 Dodge D250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-d250/113876)
**Author:** [@OrlandGomez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OrlandGomez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-d250/113876 "2018-03-17T17:28:02Z")
Dear CarTalk, I have a 2000 Dodge 250 with a cummins diesel engine with approx 141,000 miles. I use it to pull a trailer and plow snow. I put between 500 and 1,000 miles on it a year. I change the oil once a year and the… --- ## [Oil change interval for 2007 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-2007-nissan-murano/113661)
**Author:** [@JohnBarton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBarton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-2007-nissan-murano/113661 "2018-03-14T01:42:18Z")
How often should I change the oil in my cay? --- ## [Oil change....how often](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often/104330)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-how-often/104330 "2017-06-15T13:58:39Z")
Hi everyone, my mom has a 1993 Grandmarquis, it only has 32,000 miles. She only uses it to go to the store and back. We usually only change the oil every 6 months. Someone told us 6 months ago to come back every 4 month… --- ## [Changed oil myself for first time and oil dripped till it was empty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-myself-for-first-time-and-oil-dripped-till-it-was-empty/96031)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-oil-myself-for-first-time-and-oil-dripped-till-it-was-empty/96031 "2016-11-25T15:27:50Z")
I just got the car and it was sitting for 6 months and had little oil in it I changed the oil and all the oil dripped out in 4 hours did I do something wrong or is there just a leak? it dripped from the middle of the pan…