Why do you need an oil filter to change engine oil?
Why do you need an oil filter to change engine oil?
Reason: The engine oil also needs to neutralize acids and corrosive combustion byproducts (therefor the basicity of engine oil). No oil filter can change the chemical composition of your engine oil, thus a mere filter change is not sufficient if the base reserve of the oil is neutralized – Martin Mar 11 ’17 at 9:52
Can a check engine light come on after an oil change?
One thing that won’t trigger a check engine light: a recent oil change that was done correctly. Oil changes are essential maintenance for your car but it won’t do anything that could trigger your check engine light to come on. If you notice the light after an oil change, something else is wrong.
What was the fault of the oil change company?
The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000). According to the mechanic, this is clearly the fault of the oil change company (Firestone) who did not sufficiently tighten the oil drain plug to proper torque specifications. It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose.
Can you extend the oil change period by changing the filter?
You won’t be able to extend oil change periods by changing filters. At least if your oil change reason is the “report” you have in your hand telling you that you have metal particles. Also because you change oil so frequently, you are replacing perfectly fine filters anyway.
What does an engine oil and filter change include?
What does an Engine Oil and Filter Change include? A full oil change includes the following steps, to help maintain performance levels and protect the engine oil from contaminants that can build up over time: Engine oil drained ; Replacement sump plug washer ; Oil refill based on manufacturer’s recommendation. Replacement oil filter
The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000). According to the mechanic, this is clearly the fault of the oil change company (Firestone) who did not sufficiently tighten the oil drain plug to proper torque specifications. It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose.
What should I do for an engine oil change?
A full oil change includes the following steps, to help maintain performance levels and protect the engine oil from contaminants that can build up over time: 1 Engine oil drained 2 Replacement sump plug washer 3 Oil refill based on manufacturer’s recommendation. 4 Replacement oil filter More
Why does the Check Engine light stay off after an oil change?
EDIT: After about an hour of driving, the engine began accelerating normally. I disconnected the battery today to reset the Check Engine Light and when turning back on the light stays off. My best guess is that after the oil change, the oil pressure was low for some reason which caused the timing to get off but luckily it was able to correct itself
