What can go wrong after an oil change?
Another result of a bad oil change can be parts of the engine that become damaged because of oil that is spilled during the oil changing process. Often, the person changing the oil will spill oil onto the engine’s manifold, or will spill oil on other parts of the engine.
How do I know if my mechanic really did an oil change?
6 Signs Your Car’s Oil Needs Changing
- Check Engine or Oil Change Light. The most obvious alert that there’s an issue with your oil will come from the car itself.
- Engine Noise and Knocking.
- Dark, Dirty Oil.
- Oil Smell Inside the Car.
- Exhaust Smoke.
- Excessive Mileage.
- Change Oil Promptly.
Can you mess up changing oil?
Overfilling your oil is just as bad, and it can cause the engine oil to foam-up inside it, and reduce the hydraulic pressure. Too much engine oil, and it can even put extra pressure on the pct system; which causes the engine seals and gasket to leak.
What will happen if the engine oil and oil filter will not be replaced?
If the oil filter is not changed periodically, the filter can become severely clogged, reducing the volume of oil passing through the filter and into your engine. Without this oil, your engine can suffer severe damage. However, the oil would be dirty, unfiltered oil that has bypassed the oil filter.
Does your car run smoother after an oil change?
Smooth Ride If you haven’t had regular oil changes in the past, you probably notice a significant difference in how the car performs before and after the oil change. Once the oil change is complete, your vehicle runs smoothly and with more power.
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.
Where did I get an oil change done?
I had an oil change done (along with brake work) at Firestone about two months ago. I am a regular customer of this store. Last night my car quit on the highway–the oil light came on, accompanied by smoke and the engine coughing and stopping. I immediately coasted to a stop and got the vehicle towed.
Why did my car lose all the oil?
My mechanic informs me today that the oil drain plug dropped out on the highway, causing the sudden loss of all oil from the engine. The engine seized and will need to be replaced ($3,000).
How long does it take an oil change plug to vibrate loose?
It took approximately 1500 miles to vibrate loose. He has seen this issue before when oil change shops leave the plug only hand tightened and the plug eventually vibrates loose. My question: Being that this was not a “next day, right away” problem that came up, do I have a case to seek compensation for the cost of the new engine?