Notices
Mid-Atlantic Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C.

car not running well after oil change

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:05 PM
  #1  
HKS-Z's Avatar
HKS-Z
Thread Starter
Backroad Pro
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
From: Hagerstown
Question car not running well after oil change

got my oil changed yeaturfay-usually after i get an oil change,my car seems to run a little smoother-but instead it dosent seem to run well at all!It seems very hesitant,and even idles rougher.I got a wild idea to check my oil..the oil comes up just past the bend..so i think i checked it 5x in a row,just cause i couldnt belive what i was seeing..is there a way to check it wrong
..dunno what to do yet-really dont want to drive it if its way over..think i need to make a phone call.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:12 PM
  #2  
Driven1's Avatar
Driven1
Professional
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,397
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default

Let it sit for 5-10mins check it. If it's only above the bottom then add oil. I doubt you're reading it wrong. Where was it done?
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:14 PM
  #3  
MasterRacer's Avatar
MasterRacer
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,343
Likes: 0
From: ManASSas,VA
Default

wtf who the hell changed your oil????????????
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:15 PM
  #4  
HKS-Z's Avatar
HKS-Z
Thread Starter
Backroad Pro
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
From: Hagerstown
Default

done at the dealer, i just checked the oil again since i got home.-still way above the full line and the engine is cold.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:16 PM
  #5  
Pun1sh3RZ's Avatar
Pun1sh3RZ
Registered User
iTrader: (59)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,591
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default

dealership ftl
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:23 PM
  #6  
Driven1's Avatar
Driven1
Professional
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,397
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default

Oops I thought it was low not high. I misread.


If they put too much drain some out and you have a free oil change? I doubt it has done anything if you haven't driven on it for an extended period of time.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:24 PM
  #7  
Alberto's Avatar
Alberto
Cranky FI Owner
Premier Member
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 34,715
Likes: 8
From: DMV
Default

They put tranny fluid in, gonna blow like a FI setup at A*M!!!!
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:25 PM
  #8  
HKS-Z's Avatar
HKS-Z
Thread Starter
Backroad Pro
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
From: Hagerstown
Default

yeah "my dealership for life". free fs oil changes for as long as i own the car.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:44 PM
  #9  
SC 350Z's Avatar
SC 350Z
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
From: Frostburg MD
Default

dam a z is easy to do a oil change its only 5 quarts
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:59 PM
  #10  
Eric the Ricer's Avatar
Eric the Ricer
Banned
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,758
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, VA
Default

Thats why an oil change falls under the easy DIY category
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:02 PM
  #11  
mdracer76's Avatar
mdracer76
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 7,920
Likes: 0
From: NoVA
Default

Originally Posted by Alberto
They put tranny fluid in, gonna blow like a FI setup at A*M!!!!
Did someone say blow? You are sooooo Nauti!
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:07 PM
  #12  
SC 350Z's Avatar
SC 350Z
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
From: Frostburg MD
Default

Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer
Thats why an oil change falls under the easy DIY category
i know it takes me 15 min tops when my car has been sittin
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:28 PM
  #13  
Cdubya Photo's Avatar
Cdubya Photo
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Sterling
Default

u better be careful with dealers, my friend had a dealer change the oil on his sti, and they put used oil in it or sumthin and the motor ended up seizing. and now he's on his 3rd motor and the dealer continues to make up excuses and today to top it all off a mechanic hit his car with another car and now its all f'd up, he got a cursed sti limited.

not sayin this happened to you, but its always a possibility for it to happen, people make mistakes. Good luck i hope its nothin serious.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2008 | 08:32 PM
  #14  
djParis's Avatar
djParis
Retired Racer
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 491
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia
Default

Originally Posted by mdracer76
Did someone say blow? You are sooooo Nauti!
Like Nauti Raw?
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:43 AM
  #15  
mid-a-mamma's Avatar
mid-a-mamma
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 597
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default

Originally Posted by mdracer76
Did someone say blow? You are sooooo Nauti!
lol oh boy
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:50 AM
  #16  
j.arnaldo's Avatar
j.arnaldo
Banned
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,787
Likes: 0
From: puerto rico
Default

1 possibility: while doing the o. change, the "technician" could've unplugged
some electrical component (spark plug wire, etc.) Although a little extra oil
won't do harm, whenever possible, get some out with one of those "sucking"
pumps. Better yet, take it to the Dealer for correction of the miss.
--Old-timer.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JjL
East Canada
10
Jun 12, 2019 03:04 AM
Glenn350zHR
Drivetrain
7
Nov 30, 2015 08:21 AM
rizzla
Drag
14
Sep 17, 2015 08:44 AM
ThreeFiveZero Z
Competition Items - Archive
3
Sep 12, 2015 04:33 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:59 PM.