# \#oil **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/oil/261.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Prius Puzzler - oil overfilled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-puzzler-oil-overfilled/55432)
**Author:** [@bsand999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsand999)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-puzzler-oil-overfilled/55432 "2026-09-19T00:49:27Z")
Car serviced regularly, and I believe last oil change was in may, by the dealer. Had superficial body work done by shop attached to dealer--winter gravel damage. Car stopped dead with a bunch of warning lights lit (wif… --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Low oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-low-oil-light/200409)
**Author:** [@KarinRH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarinRH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-low-oil-light/200409 "2025-06-02T01:12:20Z")
low oil light comes on in dash periodically, sometimes a day or so after oil change and refill new filter plus 5 quarts oil. Checking oil level when parked after light came on says oil is full. Subaru dealer wants to d… --- ## [Ok to monitor very small oil pan seal leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693)
**Author:** [@NEatonJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NEatonJr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693 "2025-04-12T03:47:30Z")
I recently noticed drops of something on the floor of our garage under the Kia so I took it into Firestone to have a leak-check done. They determined that the seal on the “upper” oil pan has a very small leak, with it ac… --- ## [Oil on my engine is it a big problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649)
**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649 "2025-04-01T17:16:59Z")
I have recently been working on my car a lot more and was replacing the exhaust manifold when I noticed a jet black-like dry slime thing all over my transmission. I have been under my car and seen this stuff before just … --- ## [2019 Hyundai Kona - Can I use this oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-can-i-use-this-oil/199125)
**Author:** [@VergilioSy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VergilioSy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-can-i-use-this-oil/199125 "2025-02-17T16:56:20Z")
Is the engine oil “Motion 5W 30” ILSAC GF-6AAPI SP/CFACEA A3/B4 C3100% applicable for use on my 2019 Hyundai Kona gas engine? --- ## [P0014 and P0017 weird weird issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0014-and-p0017-weird-weird-issue/179351)
**Author:** [@tronious\_177195](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tronious_177195)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0014-and-p0017-weird-weird-issue/179351 "2024-11-07T17:42:49Z")
I have a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder with CVT transmission. 64000 miles. Car began having hard starts about 6 months ago. Recently threw a check engine light and began having an issue with loss of power. I would floor it … --- ## [Suzuki Liana 1.6 regular maintenance help (oil type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158 "2024-09-09T22:51:49Z")
Hello everybody, I have just bought a Suzuki Liana 1.6i 4wd with 107ps, petrol, manual. I want and need to do the regular maintenance but I have concerns about the oil type. The user manual says 5w30 and 5w40 would sui… --- ## [1987 Nissan 300ZX - Oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-nissan-300zx-oil-question/196010)
**Author:** [@Hashim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hashim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-nissan-300zx-oil-question/196010 "2024-08-29T20:53:03Z")
Hello guys, I am confused about choosing the right engine oil for my Nissan 300 ZX 1987 Turbo. It is written in the owner’s book to use SF/CC or SF/CD engine oil. I want to know what oil is similar to this type or classi… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-leaks-oil/195839)
**Author:** [@moonmen177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonmen177)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-leaks-oil/195839 "2024-08-18T21:28:30Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 6 cylinder with 155,000 miles on it. The transfer case is leaking oil. An auto repair shop told me that there are 3 seals that need to be replaced on the transfer case to try and… --- ## [Conventional oil in 2001 Chevrolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-oil-in-2001-chevrolet/194827)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-oil-in-2001-chevrolet/194827 "2024-05-10T22:52:56Z")
I went to go buy the same oil I’ve always used (conventional 5w30) from Walmart this morning. It was for my 2001 Cavalier that has been sitting in a garage for the last 3 years. All I saw was synthetic and synthetic blen… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788)
**Author:** [@ConnieBrunnmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieBrunnmeier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788 "2024-04-27T18:20:29Z")
Just found out this morning that car is burning oil. 53K miles and has had regularly scheduled maintenance at dealership. Oil changed there 3K miles ago. Oil on exhaust pipes and barely registered 1/4 " on dipstick. No l… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Elantra - Engine loses oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra-engine-loses-oil/194657)
**Author:** [@Hammer11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammer11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra-engine-loses-oil/194657 "2024-04-03T21:19:46Z")
My engine is losing alot of oil. --- ## [Can I add synthetic to my "regular" oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-synthetic-to-my-regular-oil/193938)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-synthetic-to-my-regular-oil/193938 "2023-12-05T22:02:07Z")
My Nissan Sentra uses 5W30 and I’ve been using the oil that I’ve always used. But I’ve noticed that a store I shop is out-of-stock and all they have left is synthetic. It’s only used 2,000 miles since my last oil change.… --- ## [How do I know what's causing my oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075)
**Author:** [@Gmoney57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gmoney57)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075 "2023-12-04T17:46:25Z")
I have a 2015 Lincoln MKZ with a 2.0 I4 turbo engine. For the past few months, I noticed under harder acceleration (such as driving up a steep hill) occasionally the engine would misfire, but then would immediately go ba… --- ## [2001 Silverado 1500 belly damage by pothole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-1500-belly-damage-by-pothole/193180)
**Author:** [@soonerfan905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soonerfan905)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-1500-belly-damage-by-pothole/193180 "2023-10-04T16:06:38Z")
Hit a big pothole a few days ago. Hope the pics are visible, a couple of bolt holes are visible. No fluid loss at all, and I checked often and drove a lot the last few days as well. I don’t understand that really, I woul… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe - Oil pan leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-oil-pan-leak/192786)
**Author:** [@Geezer840](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geezer840)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-oil-pan-leak/192786 "2023-09-13T12:41:04Z")
Four days after repair of leaking oil pan discovered major oil leak. Oil dipstick shows approx 25 % overfill. 6 cylinder front wheel drive. What’s risk of damage. --- ## [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… --- ## [Toyota oil pan stripped: is there fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-oil-pan-stripped-is-there-fault/30155)
**Author:** [@otterpop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterpop)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-oil-pan-stripped-is-there-fault/30155 "2023-09-10T03:40:53Z")
I own a 1997 Toyota Camry. I had never replaced the oil pan. I have been going to the same dealership to get the oil changed for around the last 10 years. Yesterday they said the oil pan was stripped and had to be… --- ## [2017 Outback Cam Carrier Oil Leak Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-cam-carrier-oil-leak-problem/192444)
**Author:** [@yfguan9814\_186572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yfguan9814_186572)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-cam-carrier-oil-leak-problem/192444 "2023-08-25T14:08:42Z")
My 2017 Outback has 38k miles and is in excellent condition. I went in dealership for multi-point inspection and the Subaru maintenance person said that there is a right cam carrier oil leak problem. They quoted me ~$40… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry - Missing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-missing-oil/191623)
**Author:** [@LVH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-missing-oil/191623 "2023-07-15T12:37:03Z")
My oil disappears after every 600km. There are no leaks and it isn’t burning it. No smell or blue/black smoke from the exhaust is visible. After 650 km no oil is can be seen on the dipstick and the oil light never comes… --- ## [Oil Pan Stripped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-stripped/51878)
**Author:** [@marko17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marko17)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-stripped/51878 "2023-07-01T00:24:01Z")
My mechanic changed the oil on my 1993 Camry. After the oil change, I noticed a spot of oil on the pavement. I brought the Camry back to my mechanic and he said the pan was stripped. He looked for an oversized plug but c… --- ## [2015 Kia Soul - What oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-what-oil/190857)
**Author:** [@Don22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-what-oil/190857 "2023-05-29T11:12:01Z")
Is synthetic motor oil recommended for a 2015 Kia Sol with 2 L engine? --- ## [2023 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil quantity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-chevrolet-equinox-oil-quantity/189831)
**Author:** [@NewToChevy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NewToChevy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-chevrolet-equinox-oil-quantity/189831 "2023-04-03T17:21:12Z")
Why does my 2023 Chevy Equinox AWD (5.3q) take more oil that FWD (4.2q). --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V - Oil loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-oil-loss/189651)
**Author:** [@BlackShadow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlackShadow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-oil-loss/189651 "2023-03-20T23:39:28Z")
I have a problem with unexplained oil loss no external leaks no smoke but for no reason 3-4 qts. low on oil will be fine for months then all of a sudden its low ck eng light cam sensor had that and timing chain replced… --- ## [Engine oil sprayed and dripping around engine; Smell of gas from heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-sprayed-and-dripping-around-engine-smell-of-gas-from-heater/188973)
**Author:** [@ccstegman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccstegman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-sprayed-and-dripping-around-engine-smell-of-gas-from-heater/188973 "2023-02-11T00:59:47Z")
2002 Toyota Camry. I drive it 2-3 times/week, maybe 10 miles max each week. My wife and I noticed the smell of gas when the car heater was running last night. After going for a short drive an hour ago, I got back hom… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Colorado - How often to change oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-how-often-to-change-oil/188385)
**Author:** [@gtor3333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtor3333)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-colorado-how-often-to-change-oil/188385 "2023-01-10T04:28:40Z")
Oil is 5 months old. only 2000 miles. Should i change it --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - When I remove oil cap, engine stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-when-i-remove-oil-cap-engine-stalls/187898)
**Author:** [@E.Goar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E.Goar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-when-i-remove-oil-cap-engine-stalls/187898 "2022-12-13T14:50:24Z")
Engine stalls if oil fill cap is removed while idling --- ## [How to make sure Carshield covers a major engine oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-sure-carshield-covers-a-major-engine-oil-leak/187546)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-sure-carshield-covers-a-major-engine-oil-leak/187546 "2022-11-28T06:35:16Z")
Carshield says that they don’t cover leaks except for Diamond and Platnum plans. In an unrelated issue, we also found out that they also don’t cover faulty ABS due to rusted wheel hubs on a 7 year old RAM. But they do co… --- ## [Timing chain replaced, now leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replaced-now-leaking-oil/187533)
**Author:** [@mrsmann3369\_183077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsmann3369_183077)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replaced-now-leaking-oil/187533 "2022-11-21T22:41:56Z")
Just had the timing chain replaced on my daughter’s Tiguan a couple of weeks ago. She took it on a 600 mile road trip over the weekend. The day after she arrived, she noticed an oil spot under her car. Her dad checked… --- ## [2017 Audi Q7 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-oil-burner/187119)
**Author:** [@timglenn123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timglenn123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-oil-burner/187119 "2022-10-30T17:51:04Z")
Purchased a Q7 2017 with 68k miles. Have to put 1L oil every 1200 miles. Now seems to be around 800 miles at 75k [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/oil/261.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=oil)