My Z says check oil only when I take a sharp turn ?
08-22-2006 | 08:59 AM
#21
Originally Posted by mavtais
Don't use the dip stick to check your oil. That thing pretty much sucks @$$. Doesn't tell me damn thing. When I change my oil & filter, I just put in 5 qts and call it done. Always go by the manual. Anyone else have this problem? what's the fix for that?
08-22-2006 | 09:03 AM
#22
Originally Posted by 97supratt
If you drive it hard, check your fluid level every 1,500 miles.
and the dipstick may suck. but it is not hard to check. i do it all the time, can take it out and put it in even in the dark. if you have a nice car, LEARN HOW TO KEEP IT NICE SO IT DOESNT TAKE A **** cause you *don't know how* to check the oil. the oil pressure is good, but it doesnt tell you how much oil you have. the dipstick may not be the most accurate but its a better tool than your pressure gauge.
08-22-2006 | 09:18 AM
#23
Originally Posted by ericjackson
+1.
and the dipstick may suck. but it is not hard to check. i do it all the time, can take it out and put it in even in the dark. if you have a nice car, LEARN HOW TO KEEP IT NICE SO IT DOESNT TAKE A **** cause you *don't know how* to check the oil. the oil pressure is good, but it doesnt tell you how much oil you have. the dipstick may not be the most accurate but its a better tool than your pressure gauge.
and the dipstick may suck. but it is not hard to check. i do it all the time, can take it out and put it in even in the dark. if you have a nice car, LEARN HOW TO KEEP IT NICE SO IT DOESNT TAKE A **** cause you *don't know how* to check the oil. the oil pressure is good, but it doesnt tell you how much oil you have. the dipstick may not be the most accurate but its a better tool than your pressure gauge.
If you see the oil pressure drop, its not a good sign. lol
08-22-2006 | 09:24 AM
#24
Originally Posted by 97supratt
The reason why I brought up the oil pressure is because we have a light and a gauge. If for some reason the light doesn't work keep your eye on the gauge as well.
If you see the oil pressure drop, its not a good sign. lol
If you see the oil pressure drop, its not a good sign. lol
08-22-2006 | 10:37 AM
#26
Originally Posted by ericjackson
i got owned? damn, i missed it. i never said the oil pressure did not "alert" you. i said its not something to go by all the time(but is still good), it is not a oil level gauge. your dipstick, as tough as it may be, is made to check your oil level.
08-22-2006 | 10:38 AM
#27
Originally Posted by ericjackson
oh yeah, one more thing. after your car warms up, the oil pressure goes down.... does that mean i should go add a quart or two??
If you're driving along and the pressure suddenly drops to zero, then you're in trouble...
08-22-2006 | 10:38 AM
#28
Originally Posted by ericjackson
oh yeah, one more thing. after your car warms up, the oil pressure goes down.... does that mean i should go add a quart or two??
08-22-2006 | 07:33 PM
#29
Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
No, this is normal. When the oil is cold, it is thicker, thus oressure will be higher as it is pushed through the lines/engine. You should really wait until the oil warms up and the pressure drops before driving the car hard.
If you're driving along and the pressure suddenly drops to zero, then you're in trouble...
If you're driving along and the pressure suddenly drops to zero, then you're in trouble...
08-23-2006 | 07:32 AM
#34
Originally Posted by kdogg24
What oil filters do you guys recommend to use?
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