Not sure how my last question about this got deleted but here we go again....
I am interested in a 2009 VW Rabbit but the dealer insists that I can only use Castrol oil that they recommend. I want to use Mobil 1 oil and they are strongly opposed to this. What's up with that? Is VW getting kickbacks from Castrol? The dealer told me that if I used Mobil 1 it would damage the engineVW 2009 Rabbit and oil problems?
You can use the Mobil 1 in the car....... the dealer will use Castrol oil but its remember that its free for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles from the dealer and after that you can change over if you like.........using Mobil 1 ';Will Not'; damage the engine at all plus I have no idea why the only use Castrol..
Friday, January 8, 2010
Car problems loosing oil quick?
i have a daewoo nubira,I have a problem with my car it runs out of oil quick does'nt leak onto the floor %26amp; does'nt smoke.Car problems loosing oil quick?
I have the same observation with my wifes corolla. Though it has 150,000 miles already. I'm going to try the high mileage oil later today.Car problems loosing oil quick?
If it isn't leaking out of the engine, it is going out the tail pipe. Those are the only two possibilities. It just isn't making a big enough cloud that you notice while you're driving.
Bad piston rings is a likely culprit. Maybe a bad head gasket, but you'd probably be losing coolant, too.
change the pcv valve, its cheap/easy and can cause oil burning and leaks out of seals from pressure build up in the crank case. Even though it doesnt leak when its sitting it will leak when your driving.
the oil could be trapped top end if the return passages are plugged
I have the same observation with my wifes corolla. Though it has 150,000 miles already. I'm going to try the high mileage oil later today.Car problems loosing oil quick?
If it isn't leaking out of the engine, it is going out the tail pipe. Those are the only two possibilities. It just isn't making a big enough cloud that you notice while you're driving.
Bad piston rings is a likely culprit. Maybe a bad head gasket, but you'd probably be losing coolant, too.
change the pcv valve, its cheap/easy and can cause oil burning and leaks out of seals from pressure build up in the crank case. Even though it doesnt leak when its sitting it will leak when your driving.
the oil could be trapped top end if the return passages are plugged
Is it true that taking cod liver oil can help manage gastric reflux problems?
Cod liver oil is good for a look of things, for sure the digestive system.how to makeup
Please tell me whether tung oil on kitchen cabinets will have a problem with fingerprints or other problems
if the cabinets have poly urethane on them tung oil will not soak in
if so a thin coat of poly will bring them back up too speed
if they were finished with tung oil follow these directions
A versatile and easy-to-apply finish is tung oil, and it's been used for centuries to beautify and protect wood. To apply tung oil, simply pour a small amount into a shallow container and apply it with a brush, rag or foam pad
Apply tung oil liberally, then wipe off the excess with a clean rag. Tung oil penetrates into the pores and protects the wood from within.
Tung oil may darken the wood but unlike a stain, tung oil hardens within the wood to offer protection.
Tung oil provides a rich, beautiful finish but the only disadvantage of using it is that, since it is very thin, it must be applied in multiple coats to be effective. About 3 coats of tung oil are required to offer the same amount of protection as a single coat of polyurethane. The good news is that tung oil is so easy to use and dries so quickly, you can apply several coats in a day. With polyurethane, you'll generally need to wait a day between coats.
if so a thin coat of poly will bring them back up too speed
if they were finished with tung oil follow these directions
A versatile and easy-to-apply finish is tung oil, and it's been used for centuries to beautify and protect wood. To apply tung oil, simply pour a small amount into a shallow container and apply it with a brush, rag or foam pad
Apply tung oil liberally, then wipe off the excess with a clean rag. Tung oil penetrates into the pores and protects the wood from within.
Tung oil may darken the wood but unlike a stain, tung oil hardens within the wood to offer protection.
Tung oil provides a rich, beautiful finish but the only disadvantage of using it is that, since it is very thin, it must be applied in multiple coats to be effective. About 3 coats of tung oil are required to offer the same amount of protection as a single coat of polyurethane. The good news is that tung oil is so easy to use and dries so quickly, you can apply several coats in a day. With polyurethane, you'll generally need to wait a day between coats.
Found my oil low, any collateral problems?
I got my oil changed and less than 400 miles later, my oil light started flickering on and off. So I checked under the car and noticed oil in the driveway. Took it back to the place I had the oil changed and they found the filter to be loose (as i expected). The car normally takes 4.5 quarts. They added 3.25 quarts. Would you expect driving around for this relatively short period of time with less-than-full oil cause any significant damage?Found my oil low, any collateral problems?
If there was any significant damage the motor would be making noise or you would be experiencing other issues. Considering how quickly you caught it I would say you are fine.Found my oil low, any collateral problems?
I had the same problem with my 1999 Dodge Ram van. I would check the oil, drive it for less that 500 miles and low oil pressure light would come on, I'd check the oil and it wouldn't even register on the dipstick! I think I added close to 3 quarts. It happened twice before I could get it to the shop, had a blown head gasket. They repaired it and so far, 3 years and around 28000 miles later, there's no problem with it.
Good Luck!
You might be ok as there were not a lot of miles driven but in general...if the oil pressure is low enough to turn on the light, the damage is all ready done :(
a chance for you to have damaged anything in that short of mileage is slim. it may have caused a bit of extra wear and tear on the parts . but if you had a serious problem it would be making a knocking sound that would not go away
If there was any significant damage the motor would be making noise or you would be experiencing other issues. Considering how quickly you caught it I would say you are fine.Found my oil low, any collateral problems?
I had the same problem with my 1999 Dodge Ram van. I would check the oil, drive it for less that 500 miles and low oil pressure light would come on, I'd check the oil and it wouldn't even register on the dipstick! I think I added close to 3 quarts. It happened twice before I could get it to the shop, had a blown head gasket. They repaired it and so far, 3 years and around 28000 miles later, there's no problem with it.
Good Luck!
You might be ok as there were not a lot of miles driven but in general...if the oil pressure is low enough to turn on the light, the damage is all ready done :(
a chance for you to have damaged anything in that short of mileage is slim. it may have caused a bit of extra wear and tear on the parts . but if you had a serious problem it would be making a knocking sound that would not go away
Car oil problems?
i have been stressed and buisy lately and i just thought about my oil... i checked it tonight and it was dry.. car has been running fine and i went to store and had 2 quarts put in it. i have to drive to work and back home but after that ima take it to shop.. is there anything i can do or what should i know so car doesnt break down... it is still running but who knows for how long.. it must have been 5 months since last change.Car oil problems?
Use lucas oil stablaizer you can get it at any auto parts store in the U.S it caust around $8.00 to $9.00 but it will last you a long time.Car oil problems?
well what kind of car is it would help some. but if in 5 months its 2 qts low hen i would say put in duralube in when your 1 qt low cuse it will help protect the enigen even if you are 2 qts low i have used it in a cr i had and i dident check the oil in it for a while and it was 3 qts low
if you caused damage due to lack of oil or lack of oil change its all internal damage. nothing you can do besides rebuilding the engine and that is in the high thousands to do.
3 months or 3000 miles...never a minute more for oil.
try a bottle of lucas oil treatment(sold at o'reillys)
with your next oil change and be regular about the changes.you could be loosing oil due to a leak,or your burning too much oil.
Put in a bottle of Dura lube ASAP. Trust me. It has saved my husbands old car many of times.
Just do as you said and go to work and back then take it to a shop and have it checked.
If there was any damage it was done before you put in the oil and most likely will not get any worse by the time you get to the shop. There probably was eough oil left to keep the engine from having real problems.
Tell your computer to remind you of these things so you do not forget and do it agaon.
it's ok i have been done this road befor
the Motor still runs right? no knocking or nuthing?
buy you some oil and a oil filter and change the motor oil and buy you a can of Engine Restorer %26amp; Lubricant it's a lit high $ but it really works i would bet $ on it i use it in every car i own
hope this kelps
shame on you dude.
well first things first check your oil daily just to make sure and see how fast you are loosing it second of all is there oil on the ground after it sits if not you may be burning the oil off internally which may be a costly repair my suggestion to you is make sure the oil gets changed regularly take it to the dealer they are usually just as cheap as say a lube stop and they are much more attentative to the vehicle most places offer a 99 point inspection that is free with the oil change
Use lucas oil stablaizer you can get it at any auto parts store in the U.S it caust around $8.00 to $9.00 but it will last you a long time.Car oil problems?
well what kind of car is it would help some. but if in 5 months its 2 qts low hen i would say put in duralube in when your 1 qt low cuse it will help protect the enigen even if you are 2 qts low i have used it in a cr i had and i dident check the oil in it for a while and it was 3 qts low
if you caused damage due to lack of oil or lack of oil change its all internal damage. nothing you can do besides rebuilding the engine and that is in the high thousands to do.
3 months or 3000 miles...never a minute more for oil.
try a bottle of lucas oil treatment(sold at o'reillys)
with your next oil change and be regular about the changes.you could be loosing oil due to a leak,or your burning too much oil.
Put in a bottle of Dura lube ASAP. Trust me. It has saved my husbands old car many of times.
Just do as you said and go to work and back then take it to a shop and have it checked.
If there was any damage it was done before you put in the oil and most likely will not get any worse by the time you get to the shop. There probably was eough oil left to keep the engine from having real problems.
Tell your computer to remind you of these things so you do not forget and do it agaon.
it's ok i have been done this road befor
the Motor still runs right? no knocking or nuthing?
buy you some oil and a oil filter and change the motor oil and buy you a can of Engine Restorer %26amp; Lubricant it's a lit high $ but it really works i would bet $ on it i use it in every car i own
hope this kelps
shame on you dude.
well first things first check your oil daily just to make sure and see how fast you are loosing it second of all is there oil on the ground after it sits if not you may be burning the oil off internally which may be a costly repair my suggestion to you is make sure the oil gets changed regularly take it to the dealer they are usually just as cheap as say a lube stop and they are much more attentative to the vehicle most places offer a 99 point inspection that is free with the oil change
VW 2009 Rabbit and oil problems?
Not sure how my last question about this got deleted but here we go again....
I am interested in a 2009 VW Rabbit but the dealer insists that I can only use Castrol oil that they recommend. I want to use Mobil 1 oil and they are strongly opposed to this. What's up with that? Is VW getting kickbacks from Castrol? The dealer told me that if I used Mobil 1 it would damage the engineVW 2009 Rabbit and oil problems?
You can use the Mobil 1 in the car....... the dealer will use Castrol oil but its remember that its free for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles from the dealer and after that you can change over if you like.........using Mobil 1 ';Will Not'; damage the engine at all plus I have no idea why the only use Castrol..
I am interested in a 2009 VW Rabbit but the dealer insists that I can only use Castrol oil that they recommend. I want to use Mobil 1 oil and they are strongly opposed to this. What's up with that? Is VW getting kickbacks from Castrol? The dealer told me that if I used Mobil 1 it would damage the engineVW 2009 Rabbit and oil problems?
You can use the Mobil 1 in the car....... the dealer will use Castrol oil but its remember that its free for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles from the dealer and after that you can change over if you like.........using Mobil 1 ';Will Not'; damage the engine at all plus I have no idea why the only use Castrol..
Car problems loosing oil quick?
i have a daewoo nubira,I have a problem with my car it runs out of oil quick does'nt leak onto the floor %26amp; does'nt smoke.Car problems loosing oil quick?
I have the same observation with my wifes corolla. Though it has 150,000 miles already. I'm going to try the high mileage oil later today.Car problems loosing oil quick?
If it isn't leaking out of the engine, it is going out the tail pipe. Those are the only two possibilities. It just isn't making a big enough cloud that you notice while you're driving.
Bad piston rings is a likely culprit. Maybe a bad head gasket, but you'd probably be losing coolant, too.
change the pcv valve, its cheap/easy and can cause oil burning and leaks out of seals from pressure build up in the crank case. Even though it doesnt leak when its sitting it will leak when your driving.
the oil could be trapped top end if the return passages are plugged
I have the same observation with my wifes corolla. Though it has 150,000 miles already. I'm going to try the high mileage oil later today.Car problems loosing oil quick?
If it isn't leaking out of the engine, it is going out the tail pipe. Those are the only two possibilities. It just isn't making a big enough cloud that you notice while you're driving.
Bad piston rings is a likely culprit. Maybe a bad head gasket, but you'd probably be losing coolant, too.
change the pcv valve, its cheap/easy and can cause oil burning and leaks out of seals from pressure build up in the crank case. Even though it doesnt leak when its sitting it will leak when your driving.
the oil could be trapped top end if the return passages are plugged
Is it true that taking cod liver oil can help manage gastric reflux problems?
Cod liver oil is good for a look of things, for sure the digestive system.how to makeup
Please tell me whether tung oil on kitchen cabinets will have a problem with fingerprints or other problems
if the cabinets have poly urethane on them tung oil will not soak in
if so a thin coat of poly will bring them back up too speed
if they were finished with tung oil follow these directions
A versatile and easy-to-apply finish is tung oil, and it's been used for centuries to beautify and protect wood. To apply tung oil, simply pour a small amount into a shallow container and apply it with a brush, rag or foam pad
Apply tung oil liberally, then wipe off the excess with a clean rag. Tung oil penetrates into the pores and protects the wood from within.
Tung oil may darken the wood but unlike a stain, tung oil hardens within the wood to offer protection.
Tung oil provides a rich, beautiful finish but the only disadvantage of using it is that, since it is very thin, it must be applied in multiple coats to be effective. About 3 coats of tung oil are required to offer the same amount of protection as a single coat of polyurethane. The good news is that tung oil is so easy to use and dries so quickly, you can apply several coats in a day. With polyurethane, you'll generally need to wait a day between coats.
if so a thin coat of poly will bring them back up too speed
if they were finished with tung oil follow these directions
A versatile and easy-to-apply finish is tung oil, and it's been used for centuries to beautify and protect wood. To apply tung oil, simply pour a small amount into a shallow container and apply it with a brush, rag or foam pad
Apply tung oil liberally, then wipe off the excess with a clean rag. Tung oil penetrates into the pores and protects the wood from within.
Tung oil may darken the wood but unlike a stain, tung oil hardens within the wood to offer protection.
Tung oil provides a rich, beautiful finish but the only disadvantage of using it is that, since it is very thin, it must be applied in multiple coats to be effective. About 3 coats of tung oil are required to offer the same amount of protection as a single coat of polyurethane. The good news is that tung oil is so easy to use and dries so quickly, you can apply several coats in a day. With polyurethane, you'll generally need to wait a day between coats.
If you had 10 BILLION dollars to use towards the problems with oil in venezuela, what would you do?
What kind of problem does Venezuela have with oil that can be solved with outside money? The way I see it, Chavez solved the problem of global pigs ripping off Venezuela, so it's those greedy pigs who have the problem, and rightly so.If you had 10 BILLION dollars to use towards the problems with oil in venezuela, what would you do?
i'd rather buy oil from him more than buy more oil from the arabsIf you had 10 BILLION dollars to use towards the problems with oil in venezuela, what would you do?
Hire assassins to do in Chavez. Hugo is ruining the country. And this would cost a lot less than $10 billion.
Put 10 billion toward alternative fuel sources. R%26amp;D and infrastructure overhaul would be a must. With a reduced need for oil, political problems with Venezuela would be a non issue. The US has vast oil reserves in Alaska. I'm guessing that 5 billion would have to be put toward environmental protection.
Build another refinery.
If I had 拢10bn to spend on energy problems, I'd spend it on trying to find ways to use less of it.
Since you ask in dollars, I'd guess that Venezuela has no problems with oil - it's the USA that has the problem!
There are no problems with oil in Venezuela...........There are problems with oil here in the USA, because our oil companies import most of our oil and it is expensive because our dollar is worthless!
Build a giant statue of Che with the 10 billion, it is what he would of wanted.
maybe give 1/2 bil and give save the rest to help my country- the US1
bomb IRAN!
i'd rather buy oil from him more than buy more oil from the arabsIf you had 10 BILLION dollars to use towards the problems with oil in venezuela, what would you do?
Hire assassins to do in Chavez. Hugo is ruining the country. And this would cost a lot less than $10 billion.
Put 10 billion toward alternative fuel sources. R%26amp;D and infrastructure overhaul would be a must. With a reduced need for oil, political problems with Venezuela would be a non issue. The US has vast oil reserves in Alaska. I'm guessing that 5 billion would have to be put toward environmental protection.
Build another refinery.
If I had 拢10bn to spend on energy problems, I'd spend it on trying to find ways to use less of it.
Since you ask in dollars, I'd guess that Venezuela has no problems with oil - it's the USA that has the problem!
There are no problems with oil in Venezuela...........There are problems with oil here in the USA, because our oil companies import most of our oil and it is expensive because our dollar is worthless!
Build a giant statue of Che with the 10 billion, it is what he would of wanted.
maybe give 1/2 bil and give save the rest to help my country- the US1
bomb IRAN!
What's a good price for a '99 Honda Civic EX Coupe, no accidents/problems, 140k miles, but leaks some oil?
Source of oil leak is unknown. It's not that bad, but it's there. Car runs strong and has never had any real problems. Body has some scratches and dings but nothing major, as there's been no accidents or anything.What's a good price for a '99 Honda Civic EX Coupe, no accidents/problems, 140k miles, but leaks some oil?
3200-3600 US dollars. Be sure that the leak is minor before buying. Otherwise cost to repair that would be around 300-400 dollarsWhat's a good price for a '99 Honda Civic EX Coupe, no accidents/problems, 140k miles, but leaks some oil?
BETWEEN $1500.00 TO $2500.00 PROVIDED THAT THEY HAVE ALL THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR THE VEHICLE.
3200-3600 US dollars. Be sure that the leak is minor before buying. Otherwise cost to repair that would be around 300-400 dollarsWhat's a good price for a '99 Honda Civic EX Coupe, no accidents/problems, 140k miles, but leaks some oil?
BETWEEN $1500.00 TO $2500.00 PROVIDED THAT THEY HAVE ALL THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR THE VEHICLE.
What are some benefits and problems of shipping by oil?
the biggest problem of shipping by oil is that, while the world is full of waterways, there are no oilways anywhere. therefore, ships are used to ship by water, but not by oil.What are some benefits and problems of shipping by oil?
I believe you are asking about benefits and problems in shipment of oil presumably by Tankers. This site will give you a brief but definitive history of development and growth of the industry. http://www.oceansatlas.org/unatlas/uses/鈥?/a>
Tankers move approximately 2 billion metric tons of oil every year. Second only to pipelines in terms of efficiency, the average cost of oil transport by tanker amounts to only two or three United States cents per gallon.
While Pipelines are more efficient they're not always practical like in moving oil from the Mid East to North America. Sometimes in deep water, Crude Oil is lifted from sub sea wellheads to floating vessels that perform the first stages of processing then offload the oil to tankers for further distribution.
Sometimes Super Tankers are to deep to reach the refineries. They will anchor offshore and offload their product to smaller tankers for delivery to the refinery.
Tankers are also used to transport gas in a liquid state to increase the amount carried.
The down side of tankers are, risk of pollution in the event of damage or sinking and vulnerability in the event of war. Sludge accumulating in the bottom of tanks used to be a problem for cleaning and disposal of the residue, but todays technologies have simplified the problem and it's affect. Oil tanks are topped up with inert gas to reduce the potential of ignition.What are some benefits and problems of shipping by oil?
Shipping by oil?
I have heard of shipping by rail, truck, and by air, but I have never heard of shipping by oil.
You may want to delete your question and try again.
I believe you are asking about benefits and problems in shipment of oil presumably by Tankers. This site will give you a brief but definitive history of development and growth of the industry. http://www.oceansatlas.org/unatlas/uses/鈥?/a>
Tankers move approximately 2 billion metric tons of oil every year. Second only to pipelines in terms of efficiency, the average cost of oil transport by tanker amounts to only two or three United States cents per gallon.
While Pipelines are more efficient they're not always practical like in moving oil from the Mid East to North America. Sometimes in deep water, Crude Oil is lifted from sub sea wellheads to floating vessels that perform the first stages of processing then offload the oil to tankers for further distribution.
Sometimes Super Tankers are to deep to reach the refineries. They will anchor offshore and offload their product to smaller tankers for delivery to the refinery.
Tankers are also used to transport gas in a liquid state to increase the amount carried.
The down side of tankers are, risk of pollution in the event of damage or sinking and vulnerability in the event of war. Sludge accumulating in the bottom of tanks used to be a problem for cleaning and disposal of the residue, but todays technologies have simplified the problem and it's affect. Oil tanks are topped up with inert gas to reduce the potential of ignition.What are some benefits and problems of shipping by oil?
Shipping by oil?
I have heard of shipping by rail, truck, and by air, but I have never heard of shipping by oil.
You may want to delete your question and try again.
Why didnt we save our selves from all of these oil problems years ago? why is it such a prob. now but not then
i mean now everyone wants to get off forign oil. so what changed between now and years ago? we were still getting it imported. had even worse fuel economy (which isnt to say todays is any better) i mean what has changd now to make everyone want this? were they all just not around 10 or 20 years ago when we could've prevented this problem? i know specualators are part of it. but to be honest eveyone in this oil game is at fault china and india are not so much because its their right to have a developed civilization but the oil companis, the specfulatoer and anyone else who is involved are all to blame for higher prices. i would've thought that we dealt with oil companies like a century ago but i guess that congress was just as corrupt as our present day one. so anyway why didnt we fix this, and now how are we going to? Why didnt we save our selves from all of these oil problems years ago? why is it such a prob. now but not then
I doubt anything will be done. I can remember the panic caused when the Iranians overthrew Mohammad Rez膩 Sh膩h Pahlavi (the Shah of Iran) who headed U.S backed regime, then attacked the American embassy in Tehran and took the staff as hostages. For the first time in American history gasoline went over a dollar a gallon. That was back in 1979, not only did the price practically double overnight people had to wait in long lines to get it.
Whether the shortage really existed or whether it was contrived by the oil companies there really was a panic. Well guess what things settled down, prices dropped and gasoline became available in mass quantities again. The incident was quickly forgotten. Since then we haven't built a single refinery in fact thanks to Jimmy Carter off shore oil drilling and exploration was banned.
And by the way it wasn't the first time that happened either, in 1973 there was the Arab Oil Embargo where Arab nations stopped selling oil to the West to punish them for backing Israel in the 1967 war. There was a genuine panic, supply problems and long gas lines then too. Suddenly all those import cars Americans refused to buy became popular and American auto makers started producing junk like the Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto.
I'm beginning to think there are those in our government who like high energy costs because eventually people will be forced out of their cars and have to use public transportation. Soon we'll all be living in dense urban population centers like people did in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before mass produced autos and cheap gasoline hit the market. In short the population will be easier to monitor and control.Why didnt we save our selves from all of these oil problems years ago? why is it such a prob. now but not then
Carter had an alternative energy plan.
because terrorists who have the oil are pissed because we're kicking thier *** so they try to drive us down as much as possible we need to blow them into next year
OY Vey! ';From the mouths of babes';.....such ignorance!!!
You can look it up %26gt; Jimmy Carter had actually implemented a real energy Policy in which the stated goal was to have us generating up to 20% of our electrical use from renewables, solar %26amp; wind, and to import less oil from OPEC by 2002 as a matter of national security!! BUT, your minor Diety Reagan Slimed his way into office and the first thing he did was PULL the Solar Panels off the roof of the WH. And he dismantled the Tax Credits and funding for R%26amp;D for carbon based and renewable energy sources! All at the behest of his benefactors, Big OIL and big Utilities....s o here we are!!!how to makeup
I doubt anything will be done. I can remember the panic caused when the Iranians overthrew Mohammad Rez膩 Sh膩h Pahlavi (the Shah of Iran) who headed U.S backed regime, then attacked the American embassy in Tehran and took the staff as hostages. For the first time in American history gasoline went over a dollar a gallon. That was back in 1979, not only did the price practically double overnight people had to wait in long lines to get it.
Whether the shortage really existed or whether it was contrived by the oil companies there really was a panic. Well guess what things settled down, prices dropped and gasoline became available in mass quantities again. The incident was quickly forgotten. Since then we haven't built a single refinery in fact thanks to Jimmy Carter off shore oil drilling and exploration was banned.
And by the way it wasn't the first time that happened either, in 1973 there was the Arab Oil Embargo where Arab nations stopped selling oil to the West to punish them for backing Israel in the 1967 war. There was a genuine panic, supply problems and long gas lines then too. Suddenly all those import cars Americans refused to buy became popular and American auto makers started producing junk like the Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto.
I'm beginning to think there are those in our government who like high energy costs because eventually people will be forced out of their cars and have to use public transportation. Soon we'll all be living in dense urban population centers like people did in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before mass produced autos and cheap gasoline hit the market. In short the population will be easier to monitor and control.Why didnt we save our selves from all of these oil problems years ago? why is it such a prob. now but not then
Carter had an alternative energy plan.
because terrorists who have the oil are pissed because we're kicking thier *** so they try to drive us down as much as possible we need to blow them into next year
OY Vey! ';From the mouths of babes';.....such ignorance!!!
You can look it up %26gt; Jimmy Carter had actually implemented a real energy Policy in which the stated goal was to have us generating up to 20% of our electrical use from renewables, solar %26amp; wind, and to import less oil from OPEC by 2002 as a matter of national security!! BUT, your minor Diety Reagan Slimed his way into office and the first thing he did was PULL the Solar Panels off the roof of the WH. And he dismantled the Tax Credits and funding for R%26amp;D for carbon based and renewable energy sources! All at the behest of his benefactors, Big OIL and big Utilities....s o here we are!!!
What are two serious problems that have come about because of oil drilling in the niger delta??
Wow you should really read up on this. It is a truely horrible environmental disaster. I am surprised that it receives so little media coverage. National Geographic recently did a story on it. I won't answer your question here because I hope readers will investigate this crisis and maybe with enough world outrage someone will do something to protect what is left of this fragile delta.
Since we can't pump our way out of our current oil problems isn't it a brilliant idea to inflate our way out
And don't forget we can always tax ourselves out of it.
Pro--that's ludicrous, most of us already do all that,,, it's common sense but have him stand up there and say it will bring gas prices down is what you should be laughing at.Since we can't pump our way out of our current oil problems isn't it a brilliant idea to inflate our way out
This is getting old, people. Now listen up.
I worked in the automotive industry for a number of years and have worked on my own cars since high school (a good while).
When Obama was talking about inflating tires and tuning up your car, he was referring to about 8-10 gas efficiency tips that have been known to be valid for over 60 years. Inflating tires and tuning your car correctly can actually result in a gas savings of 12-22%. I dare anyone to prove that if we open up drilling like what's been talked about, that it will result in enough oil to equate that level of consumption. As for inflating tires, tunes ups, etc. bringing the gas price down, it will and we already proved it. Gas price recently fell due to the bankruptcy(?) of a oil contracts company (thus redispersing the contracts) plus slumping gasoline demand in the second quarter.
I personally practice these methods and routinely use about 15-20% less gas than when I didn't. In fact, on most small to medium import cars, you can spend about $900 in parts and immediately get 20-25% higher mileage. A friend of mine did this on his Honda Civic; before the parts, he got roughly 32mpg, after the parts he got 42mpg (both are hwy ratings).
I've been laughing my butt off for days now listening to so many clowns mock Obama just because he said something they've never heard of and don't know. So funny how the misinformed make themselves SO obvious to the rest of us.Since we can't pump our way out of our current oil problems isn't it a brilliant idea to inflate our way out
Infllating the tires is just a tip, but no matter what Obama says, McCain will debase himself by mocking him.
He has no respect for himself or anyone else!
Here's a another tip to all the overweight people driving...
lose weight and you will get better gas mileage!
Yes. I agree. We should continue printing more bills and spending more of them. As a matter of fact, why stop at 100? Why not print a 100,000 dollar bill? Then we can be cool like Zimbabwe and carry 1 billion dollar bills around so we can afford some bread. I like the way you think...
Sounds like Osama bin Obama's ';CHANGE'; platform.
We are having a country wide strike on Wednesday because of this. I can just see chaos coming again.
yes we can drill our way out of it.
Pro--that's ludicrous, most of us already do all that,,, it's common sense but have him stand up there and say it will bring gas prices down is what you should be laughing at.Since we can't pump our way out of our current oil problems isn't it a brilliant idea to inflate our way out
This is getting old, people. Now listen up.
I worked in the automotive industry for a number of years and have worked on my own cars since high school (a good while).
When Obama was talking about inflating tires and tuning up your car, he was referring to about 8-10 gas efficiency tips that have been known to be valid for over 60 years. Inflating tires and tuning your car correctly can actually result in a gas savings of 12-22%. I dare anyone to prove that if we open up drilling like what's been talked about, that it will result in enough oil to equate that level of consumption. As for inflating tires, tunes ups, etc. bringing the gas price down, it will and we already proved it. Gas price recently fell due to the bankruptcy(?) of a oil contracts company (thus redispersing the contracts) plus slumping gasoline demand in the second quarter.
I personally practice these methods and routinely use about 15-20% less gas than when I didn't. In fact, on most small to medium import cars, you can spend about $900 in parts and immediately get 20-25% higher mileage. A friend of mine did this on his Honda Civic; before the parts, he got roughly 32mpg, after the parts he got 42mpg (both are hwy ratings).
I've been laughing my butt off for days now listening to so many clowns mock Obama just because he said something they've never heard of and don't know. So funny how the misinformed make themselves SO obvious to the rest of us.Since we can't pump our way out of our current oil problems isn't it a brilliant idea to inflate our way out
Infllating the tires is just a tip, but no matter what Obama says, McCain will debase himself by mocking him.
He has no respect for himself or anyone else!
Here's a another tip to all the overweight people driving...
lose weight and you will get better gas mileage!
Yes. I agree. We should continue printing more bills and spending more of them. As a matter of fact, why stop at 100? Why not print a 100,000 dollar bill? Then we can be cool like Zimbabwe and carry 1 billion dollar bills around so we can afford some bread. I like the way you think...
Sounds like Osama bin Obama's ';CHANGE'; platform.
We are having a country wide strike on Wednesday because of this. I can just see chaos coming again.
yes we can drill our way out of it.
What all are the heath problems of an Off shore (gas/oil field) employee can face in feature?
My brother is willing to join in off shore gas plant but i cant explain him what all the health problems he may face in feature. Any one can explain me what all are the health problems of an off shore employee may face in his featurWhat all are the heath problems of an Off shore (gas/oil field) employee can face in feature?
Dismemberment and death come to mind - the accident rates on these rigs are very high; that's why they get the big bucks.
Dismemberment and death come to mind - the accident rates on these rigs are very high; that's why they get the big bucks.
Does fish oil help with menstrual problems?
if it does how many do i have to take a day.Does fish oil help with menstrual problems?
I don't think that fish oil helps, but B vitamins do.Does fish oil help with menstrual problems?
Well I take one a day, every day, but I take them for my eyes. I still get menstrual problems like cramps and bloating though. I dont think they really help this. But it couldnt hurt to take them anyway!
Omega 3 fish oil reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.My search pulled up nothing about menstrual problems. sorry.
If you would like you can call 1-(877)- 273-9255 and ask the nutritionist. about Omega3 fatty acids. good cholesterol.1200-2400mg per day.
I don't think that fish oil helps, but B vitamins do.Does fish oil help with menstrual problems?
Well I take one a day, every day, but I take them for my eyes. I still get menstrual problems like cramps and bloating though. I dont think they really help this. But it couldnt hurt to take them anyway!
Omega 3 fish oil reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.My search pulled up nothing about menstrual problems. sorry.
If you would like you can call 1-(877)- 273-9255 and ask the nutritionist. about Omega3 fatty acids. good cholesterol.1200-2400mg per day.
Are the oil and gas shortage problems in the US a disaster yet?
No not yet. Economy is still high, though any more serious elevation in prices is going to send stocks down.
Why?
Because investors are worried that if people dont drive, they dont shop, or if they do drive they wont have enough money leftover to shop.
Not a win win situation.Are the oil and gas shortage problems in the US a disaster yet?
First off, there is no shortage. If you have enough money you can get any amount of gasoline you want. If you have a $1000.00 you can go to any station and get that total amount of gas, so there is no shortage. People are willing to pay higher prices, so why should they come down? Because it would make us happy? It makes the shareholders happy that profits are up for the oil companies.
At the current rate, people will run out of money long before we run out of gasoline.Are the oil and gas shortage problems in the US a disaster yet?
For me, it's the prices that are a complete disaster!!
Are people starving yet? Is most of the country unemployed? This is so far from being a disaster you must have only the faintest idea of what a disaster really is.
Abosolutely, the gas pricies are rising dramatically. It'll be weeks before it's at 20 dollars!
no we have the alaska pipeline reserve but everyone forgets about that...we could force the government to put it to use but the oil men have pulled the wool over our eyes and now we're over paying!!!!!!
While it's killing me, the prices are just reaching the normal inflationary levels
The real disaster is that we mandate dozens of special gasoline blends for different areas of the country. What's so hard about picking the cleanest, most enviro-friendly blend and making that everywhere? We are our own worst enemy.
I think it's on the verge. The reason I say that is because I live in South Carolina. I'm originally from Arizona. The cost of living in AZ is more expensive than it is in SC, but the wages are higher. The gas prices are looked at as a nation-wide thing. When they go up, everything else does too. The problem is, the wages here in SC aren't going up, but everything else is, and yeah, it's a problem.
Why?
Because investors are worried that if people dont drive, they dont shop, or if they do drive they wont have enough money leftover to shop.
Not a win win situation.Are the oil and gas shortage problems in the US a disaster yet?
First off, there is no shortage. If you have enough money you can get any amount of gasoline you want. If you have a $1000.00 you can go to any station and get that total amount of gas, so there is no shortage. People are willing to pay higher prices, so why should they come down? Because it would make us happy? It makes the shareholders happy that profits are up for the oil companies.
At the current rate, people will run out of money long before we run out of gasoline.Are the oil and gas shortage problems in the US a disaster yet?
For me, it's the prices that are a complete disaster!!
Are people starving yet? Is most of the country unemployed? This is so far from being a disaster you must have only the faintest idea of what a disaster really is.
Abosolutely, the gas pricies are rising dramatically. It'll be weeks before it's at 20 dollars!
no we have the alaska pipeline reserve but everyone forgets about that...we could force the government to put it to use but the oil men have pulled the wool over our eyes and now we're over paying!!!!!!
While it's killing me, the prices are just reaching the normal inflationary levels
The real disaster is that we mandate dozens of special gasoline blends for different areas of the country. What's so hard about picking the cleanest, most enviro-friendly blend and making that everywhere? We are our own worst enemy.
I think it's on the verge. The reason I say that is because I live in South Carolina. I'm originally from Arizona. The cost of living in AZ is more expensive than it is in SC, but the wages are higher. The gas prices are looked at as a nation-wide thing. When they go up, everything else does too. The problem is, the wages here in SC aren't going up, but everything else is, and yeah, it's a problem.
What are the problems of oil and gas resources?
1. They are limited
2. They are not evenly distributed.
3. The untapped reserves are getting difficult to access.
4. Too many people want those secured reserves, and will fight to get them
5. These resources create pollution when consumed
6. There are no effective alternatives for number 5
7. Even if new discoveries are made today, it takes 10-40 years on average to get a reserve online.
8. There are no effctive means in most countries for truly controlling consumption (though many, including me, consider this a good thing).What are the problems of oil and gas resources?
that there are not enough resources of it left and we're running out of it fast and will be really stuffed if we dont find any new energy resources!!!What are the problems of oil and gas resources?
the resources if found in land base once depleted is gone. it can't regenerate.
They are becoming too hard to get tomake up
2. They are not evenly distributed.
3. The untapped reserves are getting difficult to access.
4. Too many people want those secured reserves, and will fight to get them
5. These resources create pollution when consumed
6. There are no effective alternatives for number 5
7. Even if new discoveries are made today, it takes 10-40 years on average to get a reserve online.
8. There are no effctive means in most countries for truly controlling consumption (though many, including me, consider this a good thing).What are the problems of oil and gas resources?
that there are not enough resources of it left and we're running out of it fast and will be really stuffed if we dont find any new energy resources!!!What are the problems of oil and gas resources?
the resources if found in land base once depleted is gone. it can't regenerate.
They are becoming too hard to get to
Should I be driving my van with oil pressure problems.?
What does it means when the oil pressure gauge pointer stays closer to the ';H'; not on the ';H'; but heading that way. whether the car has been setting for hour or driving it never moves. I had a oil change two months ago. This just started like maybe two days ago.Should I be driving my van with oil pressure problems.?
Hi Tina, I have been working on cars for most of my 54 years. If your engine is not rattling I would not be afraid of this problem. When you loose oil pressure, the engine rattles loudly. I would think from what you indicate that the gage or sending unit is bad. It could even be a loose wire! As others have stated, H is a good thing! If you are frightened by the problem, then by all means get it to a mechanic. ASAP. But, I hope that you are not beside yourself with fear. It sounds minor. In some cases, the oil pump relief valve will stick and cause high oil pressure. But this is very rare. Again, no rattle, no fear. Have it checked out, but do not panic.Should I be driving my van with oil pressure problems.?
54 years, or not, by the time you figure out what that
';Rattle'; noise is, you can Throw a Piston Rod and
destroy your engine.
Get it fixed immediately. It's nothing to guess at. Report Abuse
Girl....get it looked at asap because I just my car for similar reasons. My engine locked up and now I am without a new car. My insurance would not cover any of it and the car warranty wouldn't not cover because they said It was neglect.
Get someone to look at it, try not to drive it until then.
I would defenetly have that checked out...It could be nothing, but is better not to take the chance that your engine overheat due to lack of oil and endup having to replace it...Let me tell you, engines are not cheep... So you end up waisting a few bucks now...that is better than spending way too many bucks later...not to mention posibly getting stranded some ware. That is if you don't have AAA!!!
have this checked out. the mechanic will charge you
less than a whole new engine would cost.
yeah, u should so your car can break down, and u will be in trouble, which is good!!!
If your van is not running and its on the H you would have to get your gauge fixed but in the meantime change your oil you should have a sticker in the upper left hand side (driver side) of the windshield showing when your oil needs to be changed it should have a date and/or mileage of next oil change
Should a pilot fly a plane drunk? Both questions are a no...seize your engine and your looking at a huge repair bill.
I'd go over to your local mechanic as fast as you can. Even though it's showing as high, since it just started something weird is going on.
Its most likely a gauge problem,get it checked with a master gauge at the mechanics,it should be safe enough to drive there as H means high oil pressure.Dont go on a road trip with it though.
The ';H'; stands for high oil pressure. Check your oil level with the dipstick. If it's OK find a shade tree mechanic who can check the pressure with an aftermarket gauge. The oil pressure on the gauge should be somewhere between 20 and 65 psi. Don't worry if the oil pressure falls. Your vehicle has fuel injection and the running signal is the oil pressure. Lose oil pressure and the fuel pump shuts down. This is a safety feature in case the car is in an accident and the engine is not running. The fuel pump shuts off to avoid pumping gasoline everywhere and causing a fire.
High oil pressure is not a problem, it means that the engine is is good shape.
NO! Go get your Van checked out! It could be as simple as a blown fuse making the light come on but it could mean that you have too much oil pressure but it's just safest to go get it checked out !!!
(from somebody else besides who did your oil change)
sounds like a failing oil pump. keep driving it and you might lock up the engine.
You should check your oil level, and if you don't know how, have someone else do it. You can't always rely on oil guages to function properly, but any changes should be checked out.
Are you sure you are looking at the oil pressure gauge and not at the temperature gauge? If it is the temperature gauge, stop driving immediately and get it checked.
If it is the oil gauge, then you may have a faulty gauge, faulty oil pressure sending unit, faulty oil pump, or simply too much oil in the engine.
Check the oil dipstick. Pull it out, wipe it, put it back in, and then pull it out again. Make sure the oil level is within the marks. If it is too high, you need to have some of the oil removed. Otherwise, you could have one of the problems outlined above.
It will probably be ok to drive it a little bit, but definitely get it checked out.
H MEANS GOOD L MEANS BAD.
L LOW MEANS VALVES/CRANK PROB SHOT- THUS MOTOR SHOT. IE LOW OIL PRESSURE.
H MEANS GOOD OIL PRESSURE.
YOU OR A FRIEND CAN CHECK OIL LEVEL ON DIP STICK-SHOULD READ FULL MARK.
HAVE A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT.
WHEN IN DOUBT-DON'T WAIT IT OUT.
VAN OLDER OR NEW?
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP?
DOES IT WHINE/HUM WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION ON./
let mechanic do quick check.
motors aren't cheap.
ON MY FORD 150 CHANGE OIL/FILTER/AIR FILTER EVERY 5000 MILES.
ON MUSTANG EVERY 3000 MILES .
ON FORD NAVIGATOR 3000-4000 BECAUSE TOWING BOAT.
I take all my vehicles-including tractors to one shop when I don't do the work myself. Been dealing with these guys for over 30 years. (1974) They are the experts I rely on.
No this will only give you more problems
this is trouble to your engine see a AAA vendor you'll get the right answer
lady is that gauge for the radiator or oil prerssure? oil pressure gauge only shows number with a needle. if it is a radaitor gauge there might be your water pump having problem or radiator leakage. you better do iut fast or you engine will overheat that will cost you alot.
No.
There must be oil leaking.
You can see it on the floor when you take out the van from the place where you had parked overnight.
When you got the oil changed, they probably put too much oil in. Have someone/you check the oil. If it's high, take it back where you had it serviced.
I've had that happen in a diesel engine, but that was because fuel was going into the oil.
you shouldnt drive it except to the oil place where you had your oil changed tell them whats wrong and they'll fix it
If you are familiar with where your oil pressure needle is at all times a small drop wont hurt and more than likely it is the oil cenion unit going bad and making your oil pressure guage a little aratic but you should go to some one who is trained to diagnose the problem
all depends on how old the vehicle is but if u just had the oil changed they most likey over filled it and if u let it go for to long it could either cause seals to fail or start fowling spark plugs due to oil getting in the cylinders ,,,but if it has a lot of miles on it u might have a oil pump going out or the crankshaft or camshaft bearings could be going out (camshaft most possible)
You're frying the engine if you're dealing with oil problems in your car.
Sounds like they put to much oil in it. take it to a different place and get it done again and see if that fixes it. Besides your close to needing it done again anyway.
Check the oil you might need to add a quart or two
When in doubt check it out~
Can't hurt to have it checked to be safe!
May save you $$$ in the long run and give you some peace of mind..
Your oil guage just might be going bad......
no go take it in to get checked
Don't mess around with oil problems. It only takes 30 seconds of no oil pressure to totally destroy your engine!
Although high oil pressure is good, too high to be true is the same as having no way to tell! The oil pressure sensor may not be connected well. Or your pressure may truly be high, but because the oil is not thick enough.
Since expensive, permanent damage can result from irregularities in the lubrication of the engine (the oil and pump), I say don't mess around, get it checked out by a good, trustworthy mechanic. Even if it turns out normal, its good to establish a relationship with a good mechanic, just like a good doctor or dentist.
don't know what your car says when it says H...maybe it means ';hot';.
When my car's red light came on I had about 1 mile to get to my home, all downhill so I let it drive me home without much effort on my part. When I got home I lifted the hood and smoke came out and the water was dry and there was oil all over. One mechanic said the oil cap has lost its seal and to buy another oil cap and I did. But another mechanic said there's an oil leak somewhere and that he was going to pressure wash it to get the oil off of the belts and then will look for the leak. So what I'm saying is for you to see if there is any leak, also check the fluids (radiator and oil) and if anything is low then fill it to the mark. Take your vehicle in and have a mechanic check it over.
Hi Tina, I have been working on cars for most of my 54 years. If your engine is not rattling I would not be afraid of this problem. When you loose oil pressure, the engine rattles loudly. I would think from what you indicate that the gage or sending unit is bad. It could even be a loose wire! As others have stated, H is a good thing! If you are frightened by the problem, then by all means get it to a mechanic. ASAP. But, I hope that you are not beside yourself with fear. It sounds minor. In some cases, the oil pump relief valve will stick and cause high oil pressure. But this is very rare. Again, no rattle, no fear. Have it checked out, but do not panic.Should I be driving my van with oil pressure problems.?
54 years, or not, by the time you figure out what that
';Rattle'; noise is, you can Throw a Piston Rod and
destroy your engine.
Get it fixed immediately. It's nothing to guess at. Report Abuse
Girl....get it looked at asap because I just my car for similar reasons. My engine locked up and now I am without a new car. My insurance would not cover any of it and the car warranty wouldn't not cover because they said It was neglect.
Get someone to look at it, try not to drive it until then.
I would defenetly have that checked out...It could be nothing, but is better not to take the chance that your engine overheat due to lack of oil and endup having to replace it...Let me tell you, engines are not cheep... So you end up waisting a few bucks now...that is better than spending way too many bucks later...not to mention posibly getting stranded some ware. That is if you don't have AAA!!!
have this checked out. the mechanic will charge you
less than a whole new engine would cost.
yeah, u should so your car can break down, and u will be in trouble, which is good!!!
If your van is not running and its on the H you would have to get your gauge fixed but in the meantime change your oil you should have a sticker in the upper left hand side (driver side) of the windshield showing when your oil needs to be changed it should have a date and/or mileage of next oil change
Should a pilot fly a plane drunk? Both questions are a no...seize your engine and your looking at a huge repair bill.
I'd go over to your local mechanic as fast as you can. Even though it's showing as high, since it just started something weird is going on.
Its most likely a gauge problem,get it checked with a master gauge at the mechanics,it should be safe enough to drive there as H means high oil pressure.Dont go on a road trip with it though.
The ';H'; stands for high oil pressure. Check your oil level with the dipstick. If it's OK find a shade tree mechanic who can check the pressure with an aftermarket gauge. The oil pressure on the gauge should be somewhere between 20 and 65 psi. Don't worry if the oil pressure falls. Your vehicle has fuel injection and the running signal is the oil pressure. Lose oil pressure and the fuel pump shuts down. This is a safety feature in case the car is in an accident and the engine is not running. The fuel pump shuts off to avoid pumping gasoline everywhere and causing a fire.
High oil pressure is not a problem, it means that the engine is is good shape.
NO! Go get your Van checked out! It could be as simple as a blown fuse making the light come on but it could mean that you have too much oil pressure but it's just safest to go get it checked out !!!
(from somebody else besides who did your oil change)
sounds like a failing oil pump. keep driving it and you might lock up the engine.
You should check your oil level, and if you don't know how, have someone else do it. You can't always rely on oil guages to function properly, but any changes should be checked out.
Are you sure you are looking at the oil pressure gauge and not at the temperature gauge? If it is the temperature gauge, stop driving immediately and get it checked.
If it is the oil gauge, then you may have a faulty gauge, faulty oil pressure sending unit, faulty oil pump, or simply too much oil in the engine.
Check the oil dipstick. Pull it out, wipe it, put it back in, and then pull it out again. Make sure the oil level is within the marks. If it is too high, you need to have some of the oil removed. Otherwise, you could have one of the problems outlined above.
It will probably be ok to drive it a little bit, but definitely get it checked out.
H MEANS GOOD L MEANS BAD.
L LOW MEANS VALVES/CRANK PROB SHOT- THUS MOTOR SHOT. IE LOW OIL PRESSURE.
H MEANS GOOD OIL PRESSURE.
YOU OR A FRIEND CAN CHECK OIL LEVEL ON DIP STICK-SHOULD READ FULL MARK.
HAVE A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT.
WHEN IN DOUBT-DON'T WAIT IT OUT.
VAN OLDER OR NEW?
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP?
DOES IT WHINE/HUM WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION ON./
let mechanic do quick check.
motors aren't cheap.
ON MY FORD 150 CHANGE OIL/FILTER/AIR FILTER EVERY 5000 MILES.
ON MUSTANG EVERY 3000 MILES .
ON FORD NAVIGATOR 3000-4000 BECAUSE TOWING BOAT.
I take all my vehicles-including tractors to one shop when I don't do the work myself. Been dealing with these guys for over 30 years. (1974) They are the experts I rely on.
No this will only give you more problems
this is trouble to your engine see a AAA vendor you'll get the right answer
lady is that gauge for the radiator or oil prerssure? oil pressure gauge only shows number with a needle. if it is a radaitor gauge there might be your water pump having problem or radiator leakage. you better do iut fast or you engine will overheat that will cost you alot.
No.
There must be oil leaking.
You can see it on the floor when you take out the van from the place where you had parked overnight.
When you got the oil changed, they probably put too much oil in. Have someone/you check the oil. If it's high, take it back where you had it serviced.
I've had that happen in a diesel engine, but that was because fuel was going into the oil.
you shouldnt drive it except to the oil place where you had your oil changed tell them whats wrong and they'll fix it
If you are familiar with where your oil pressure needle is at all times a small drop wont hurt and more than likely it is the oil cenion unit going bad and making your oil pressure guage a little aratic but you should go to some one who is trained to diagnose the problem
all depends on how old the vehicle is but if u just had the oil changed they most likey over filled it and if u let it go for to long it could either cause seals to fail or start fowling spark plugs due to oil getting in the cylinders ,,,but if it has a lot of miles on it u might have a oil pump going out or the crankshaft or camshaft bearings could be going out (camshaft most possible)
You're frying the engine if you're dealing with oil problems in your car.
Sounds like they put to much oil in it. take it to a different place and get it done again and see if that fixes it. Besides your close to needing it done again anyway.
Check the oil you might need to add a quart or two
When in doubt check it out~
Can't hurt to have it checked to be safe!
May save you $$$ in the long run and give you some peace of mind..
Your oil guage just might be going bad......
no go take it in to get checked
Don't mess around with oil problems. It only takes 30 seconds of no oil pressure to totally destroy your engine!
Although high oil pressure is good, too high to be true is the same as having no way to tell! The oil pressure sensor may not be connected well. Or your pressure may truly be high, but because the oil is not thick enough.
Since expensive, permanent damage can result from irregularities in the lubrication of the engine (the oil and pump), I say don't mess around, get it checked out by a good, trustworthy mechanic. Even if it turns out normal, its good to establish a relationship with a good mechanic, just like a good doctor or dentist.
don't know what your car says when it says H...maybe it means ';hot';.
When my car's red light came on I had about 1 mile to get to my home, all downhill so I let it drive me home without much effort on my part. When I got home I lifted the hood and smoke came out and the water was dry and there was oil all over. One mechanic said the oil cap has lost its seal and to buy another oil cap and I did. But another mechanic said there's an oil leak somewhere and that he was going to pressure wash it to get the oil off of the belts and then will look for the leak. So what I'm saying is for you to see if there is any leak, also check the fluids (radiator and oil) and if anything is low then fill it to the mark. Take your vehicle in and have a mechanic check it over.
What r all the possible problems 4 a flashing and also lite oil Light that disapears when u step on the gas?
could have a short in itWhat r all the possible problems 4 a flashing and also lite oil Light that disapears when u step on the gas?
low oil or change the oilWhat r all the possible problems 4 a flashing and also lite oil Light that disapears when u step on the gas?
The light is hooked up to a sensor that monitors level and pressure. Either you are low on oil (add oil), have low pressure (will need a new oil pump), or the sensor is going bad (will need new sensor). My thought is your pump is going bad because it increases pressure as you step on the gas, but the other two are possible. Check your oil first, make sure you have a good connection to your sensor (use a mechanic or book if you don't know where it is at) and if both are good, have a mechanic check the pump.
oil pump is either going bad or clogging
low oil or change the oilWhat r all the possible problems 4 a flashing and also lite oil Light that disapears when u step on the gas?
The light is hooked up to a sensor that monitors level and pressure. Either you are low on oil (add oil), have low pressure (will need a new oil pump), or the sensor is going bad (will need new sensor). My thought is your pump is going bad because it increases pressure as you step on the gas, but the other two are possible. Check your oil first, make sure you have a good connection to your sensor (use a mechanic or book if you don't know where it is at) and if both are good, have a mechanic check the pump.
oil pump is either going bad or clogging
Oil problems with my car?
the car didnt mark the oil pressure was low. Then it started to make weird bang bang bang noises, it wasnt speeding right, so i stop into a gas station and imediately put oil in it. I started the car with the new oil in and let it run on low for a while, i gave it a lap run and was still doing the same thing... Would it be fixed or would i have to change the engine of the car...?Oil problems with my car?
First if there isn't enough oil in that engine you can seize that engine up very quickly. Second, if that engine is making the noise that you are describing and what I am assuming it is, YOU HAVE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM! That noise is the beginning of the engine blowing up. Chances are you are going to need a new engine or a complete engine rebuild which either can be costly depending on your skills. Rebuilding an engine is not really something you want to tackle yourself with limited knowledge, tools, time and a place to do it. You need a fairly clean environment to rebuild an engine. But getting a new or refurbished engine can be costly. But in my opinion you should not drive it until you have it checked out by a mechanic or someone who knows something about vehicles and engines.Oil problems with my car?
HI
???
Did you check the oil dip stick to see if there was oil in it or did you just throw a quart or 2 in it?? they hold 5 quarts of oil.
If you ran it with very low oil or no oil the motor is most likely shot..
good luck
tim
Need more info. (year, make, model of vehicle, define the bang noise..) Only thing I can of at this point is that your engine is misfiring and you may need a tune up. Without more info, thats it...
well really more info is needed but it sounds like you could have a serious problem
First if there isn't enough oil in that engine you can seize that engine up very quickly. Second, if that engine is making the noise that you are describing and what I am assuming it is, YOU HAVE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM! That noise is the beginning of the engine blowing up. Chances are you are going to need a new engine or a complete engine rebuild which either can be costly depending on your skills. Rebuilding an engine is not really something you want to tackle yourself with limited knowledge, tools, time and a place to do it. You need a fairly clean environment to rebuild an engine. But getting a new or refurbished engine can be costly. But in my opinion you should not drive it until you have it checked out by a mechanic or someone who knows something about vehicles and engines.Oil problems with my car?
HI
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Did you check the oil dip stick to see if there was oil in it or did you just throw a quart or 2 in it?? they hold 5 quarts of oil.
If you ran it with very low oil or no oil the motor is most likely shot..
good luck
tim
Need more info. (year, make, model of vehicle, define the bang noise..) Only thing I can of at this point is that your engine is misfiring and you may need a tune up. Without more info, thats it...
well really more info is needed but it sounds like you could have a serious problem
2008 Accord V6. Are there any problems with oil change?
Special wrench is required for oil pan plug I heard. Is that right? Can I handle in my garage?2008 Accord V6. Are there any problems with oil change?
noo....the oil pan plug (drain plug) is just a regular 17mm bolt. a household wrench can loosen it. use a new drain plug gasket everytime other wise the gasket will get old and eventually deteoriate and start leakin oil.
the filter should also be easy to remove. if not, try getting a filter wrench. before you put the new filter on, rub a bit of oil on the new gasket so it doesn't stick. and make sure that the old gasket is off too so you don't end up double gasketing. it should be easy enough to do in your garage
and also, it takes 4.5-4.75 qtrs WITH the filter change. use 5w-20, which is recommended. it doesn't matter synthetic or just regular oil but if you go synthetic, you're going ot have to go synthetic for the rest of the oil changes. it does last longer, but it gets quite pricey.
and to reset the light, you turn the car to the Accesory position (where all the lights come on, with the engine off), hold the ';trip'; button until the oil life light starts flashing. when it starts flashing, let go and hold the trip button again until it changes back to mileage and it'll be reset to 100%2008 Accord V6. Are there any problems with oil change?
The first thing you will need is six quarts of oil. If your car manufacturer recommends a certain type, you should stick with that. Otherwise, choose a brand you know and trust. (Note- do not mix oil. If you have a quart or two of one brand already at home, make sure you purchase additional quarts of the same kind.) With every oil change, you should always change your oil filter as well. So, you will also need to pick up an oil filter for your particular car. In addition, you will need an oil pan to empty the old oil into. Your best bet is to purchase one that can seal so that you can easily take it to be recycled. And, if you don’t have one already, you could use an oil filter wrench.
After you purchase the necessary items, you are ready to start the oil change. First, elevate the vehicle off the ground using your car jack, just enough to access the underside of the engine. (Note: For added safety, make sure you are using a jack stand.) Remove the oil fill cap on the engine. Then, get underneath the engine. The oil pan covers the entire bottom of the engine, and this is what you will be draining from. Find the engine pan drain plug, which is shaped hexagonal (six sides). Place the oil pan you bought underneath. Next, use a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug. The oil will start to come out. Let this drain completely. Once drained, replace the plug and tighten.
Next, move the drain pan so it is under the oil filter. Use your oil filter wrench to rotate the filter counter-clockwise until it comes off. Once loosened, you’ll need to unscrew it from the engine with your hands. Once off, place in the oil pan- oil will drip out from the filter. Now, it’s time to put on the new filter. When you remove the new filter from the box, you’ll see a rubber gasket on the base. A good trick for easy removal in the future is to coat the gasket thoroughly with oil. When that’s done, screw the new filter onto the filter pipe tightly.
At this point, you’re done underneath, so you can let the car down. But first, get the oil pan and any tools out from under the vehicle. Next, fill the engine with five quarts of oil and put the cap back on. Then, check the oil level. You should see that it’s one quart high, and this is just because the filter is not yet full. Next, start the car and let the engine idle for about five minutes. This will allow the oil pump to pick up the new oil, and get it circulating. Also, check under the car to make sure the filter is not leaking any oil. Then, you can shut off the car and check the oil level once again. This time it should read, “full.”
Good Luck
In 3,000 just repeat these instructions.
noo....the oil pan plug (drain plug) is just a regular 17mm bolt. a household wrench can loosen it. use a new drain plug gasket everytime other wise the gasket will get old and eventually deteoriate and start leakin oil.
the filter should also be easy to remove. if not, try getting a filter wrench. before you put the new filter on, rub a bit of oil on the new gasket so it doesn't stick. and make sure that the old gasket is off too so you don't end up double gasketing. it should be easy enough to do in your garage
and also, it takes 4.5-4.75 qtrs WITH the filter change. use 5w-20, which is recommended. it doesn't matter synthetic or just regular oil but if you go synthetic, you're going ot have to go synthetic for the rest of the oil changes. it does last longer, but it gets quite pricey.
and to reset the light, you turn the car to the Accesory position (where all the lights come on, with the engine off), hold the ';trip'; button until the oil life light starts flashing. when it starts flashing, let go and hold the trip button again until it changes back to mileage and it'll be reset to 100%2008 Accord V6. Are there any problems with oil change?
The first thing you will need is six quarts of oil. If your car manufacturer recommends a certain type, you should stick with that. Otherwise, choose a brand you know and trust. (Note- do not mix oil. If you have a quart or two of one brand already at home, make sure you purchase additional quarts of the same kind.) With every oil change, you should always change your oil filter as well. So, you will also need to pick up an oil filter for your particular car. In addition, you will need an oil pan to empty the old oil into. Your best bet is to purchase one that can seal so that you can easily take it to be recycled. And, if you don’t have one already, you could use an oil filter wrench.
After you purchase the necessary items, you are ready to start the oil change. First, elevate the vehicle off the ground using your car jack, just enough to access the underside of the engine. (Note: For added safety, make sure you are using a jack stand.) Remove the oil fill cap on the engine. Then, get underneath the engine. The oil pan covers the entire bottom of the engine, and this is what you will be draining from. Find the engine pan drain plug, which is shaped hexagonal (six sides). Place the oil pan you bought underneath. Next, use a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug. The oil will start to come out. Let this drain completely. Once drained, replace the plug and tighten.
Next, move the drain pan so it is under the oil filter. Use your oil filter wrench to rotate the filter counter-clockwise until it comes off. Once loosened, you’ll need to unscrew it from the engine with your hands. Once off, place in the oil pan- oil will drip out from the filter. Now, it’s time to put on the new filter. When you remove the new filter from the box, you’ll see a rubber gasket on the base. A good trick for easy removal in the future is to coat the gasket thoroughly with oil. When that’s done, screw the new filter onto the filter pipe tightly.
At this point, you’re done underneath, so you can let the car down. But first, get the oil pan and any tools out from under the vehicle. Next, fill the engine with five quarts of oil and put the cap back on. Then, check the oil level. You should see that it’s one quart high, and this is just because the filter is not yet full. Next, start the car and let the engine idle for about five minutes. This will allow the oil pump to pick up the new oil, and get it circulating. Also, check under the car to make sure the filter is not leaking any oil. Then, you can shut off the car and check the oil level once again. This time it should read, “full.”
Good Luck
In 3,000 just repeat these instructions.
Will switching from fully synthetic to regular motor oil cause any engine problems?
All the oil companies say that their oil is fully compatible. So it should be no problem switch back and forth. And I have with no problem.
The problem isn't the compatibility of oils (You could even mix some syn with some conventional oil). The problem is that synthetic is ';better'; oil in that it can handle higher temperature oil (and it resists thermal breakdown). So if you have high temperature engine (ex: My Audi A4 1.8 TURBO), the it is advisable to stay synthetic.
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Very rarely but sometime the problem occurs going from conventional oil to synthetic oil. The synthetic oil can loose up stuck gunk (oil sludge). And those newly loosened gunk can start traveling around your engine until it gets stuck somewhere else (like in your oil filter).
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Conclusion: the oils are fully compatible. If you have fairly clean engine, you should be fine switching back and forth.Will switching from fully synthetic to regular motor oil cause any engine problems?
YES if you have a supercharged turbocharged or anything other than a 4 cylinder or non-performance tuned v-6. You should step it down to a synthetic blend before going to just plain motor oil (my advice).Will switching from fully synthetic to regular motor oil cause any engine problems?
Synthetic oils have wetting agents which help the oil get into places a little easier, but on some older engines with questinable seals, sometimes leaks occur. Not to worry though, changing back to dyno oils usually stop the leak. Otherwise, synthetics are usually superior with engine protection.
The problem isn't the compatibility of oils (You could even mix some syn with some conventional oil). The problem is that synthetic is ';better'; oil in that it can handle higher temperature oil (and it resists thermal breakdown). So if you have high temperature engine (ex: My Audi A4 1.8 TURBO), the it is advisable to stay synthetic.
===
Very rarely but sometime the problem occurs going from conventional oil to synthetic oil. The synthetic oil can loose up stuck gunk (oil sludge). And those newly loosened gunk can start traveling around your engine until it gets stuck somewhere else (like in your oil filter).
===
Conclusion: the oils are fully compatible. If you have fairly clean engine, you should be fine switching back and forth.Will switching from fully synthetic to regular motor oil cause any engine problems?
YES if you have a supercharged turbocharged or anything other than a 4 cylinder or non-performance tuned v-6. You should step it down to a synthetic blend before going to just plain motor oil (my advice).Will switching from fully synthetic to regular motor oil cause any engine problems?
Synthetic oils have wetting agents which help the oil get into places a little easier, but on some older engines with questinable seals, sometimes leaks occur. Not to worry though, changing back to dyno oils usually stop the leak. Otherwise, synthetics are usually superior with engine protection.
Oil, How is it transported and extracted also what are the problems of extracting it?
also what products are made out of it and what are the bi products of refining it?
thanksOil, How is it transported and extracted also what are the problems of extracting it?
Locating the oil field
Nowadays, geologists use seismic surveys to search for geological structures that may form oil reservoirs. The ';classic'; method includes making underground explosion nearby and observing the seismic response that provides information about the geological structures under the ground [1]. However the ';passive'; methods that extract information from naturally-occurring seismic waves are also known [1].
Other instruments such as gravimeters and magnetometers are also sometimes used in the search for petroleum. Generally, the first stage in the extraction of crude oil is to drill a well into the underground reservoir. When an oil bearing structure has been tapped, the wellsite geologist (known on the rig as the ';mudlogger';) will note its presence. Historically, in the USA, some oil fields existed where the oil rose naturally to the surface, but most of these fields have long since been depleted, except for certain remote locations in Alaska. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir, to ensure that the extraction rate will be economically viable. Also, some wells (secondary wells) may be used to pump water, steam, acids or various gas mixtures into the reservoir to raise or maintain the reservoir pressure, and so maintain an economic extraction rate.
[edit] Oil extraction and recovery
[edit] Primary recovery
If the underground pressure in the oil reservoir is sufficient, then this pressure will force the oil to the surface. Gaseous fuels, natural gas or water are usually present, which also supply needed underground pressure. In this situation, it is sufficient to place a complex arrangement of valves (the Christmas tree) on the well head to connect the well to a pipeline network for storage and processing.
Usually, about 20% of the oil in a reservoir can be extracted using primary recovery methods.
[edit] Secondary recovery
Over the lifetime of the well the pressure will fall, and at some point there will be insufficient underground pressure to force the oil to the surface. If economical, as often is, the remaining oil in the well is extracted using secondary oil recovery methods (see: energy balance and net energy gain).
Secondary oil recovery uses various techniques to aid in recovering oil from depleted or low-pressure reservoirs. Sometimes pumps, such as beam pumps and electrical submersible pumps (ESPs), are used to bring the oil to the surface. Other secondary recovery techniques increase the reservoir's pressure by water injection, natural gas reinjection and gas lift, which injects air, carbon dioxide or some other gas into the reservoir.
Together, primary and secondary recovery generally allow 25% to 35% of the reservoir's oil to be recovered.
[edit] Tertiary recovery
Tertiary oil recovery reduces the oil's viscosity to increase oil production. Thermally enhanced oil recovery methods (TEOR) are tertiary recovery techniques that heat the oil and make it easier to extract. Steam injection is the most common form of TEOR, and is often done with a cogeneration plant. In this type of cogeneration plant, a gas turbine is used to generate electricity and the waste heat is used to produce steam, which is then injected into the reservoir. This form of recovery is used extensively to increase oil production in the San Joaquin Valley, which has very heavy oil, yet accounts for 10% of the United States' oil production.[citation needed] In-situ burning is another form of TEOR, but instead of steam, some of the oil is burned to heat the surrounding oil. Occasionally, detergents are also used to decrease oil viscosity as a tertiary oil recovery method.
Tertiary recovery allows another 5% to 15% of the reservoir's oil to be recovered.
Tertiary recovery begins when secondary oil recovery techniques are no longer enough to sustain production, but only when the oil can still be extracted profitably. This depends on the cost of the extraction method and the current price of crude oil. When prices are high, previously unprofitable wells are brought back into production and when they are low, production is curtailed.
[edit] Recovery rates
The amount of oil that is recoverable is determined by a number of factors including the permeability of the rocks, the strength of natural drives (the gas present, pressure from adjacent water or gravity), and the viscosity of the oil. When the reservoir rocks are ';tight'; such as shale, oil generally cannot flow through but when they are permeable such as in sandstone, oil flows freely. The flow of oil is often helped by natural pressures surrounding the reservoir rocks including natural gas that may be dissolved in the oil, natural gas present above the oil, water below the oil and the strength of gravity. Oils tend to span a large range of viscosity from liquids as light as gasoline to heavy as tar. The lightest forms tend to result in higher production rates.
Alternative methods
As oil prices continue to escalate, other alternatives to producing oil have been gaining importance. The best known such methods involve extracting oil from sources such as oil shale or tar sands. These resources are known to exist in large quantities; however, extracting the oil at low cost without negatively impacting the environment remains a challenge.
It is also possible to transform natural gas or coal into oil (or, more precisely, the various hydrocarbons found in oil). The best-known such method is the Fischer-Tropsch process. It was a concept pioneered in Nazi Germany when imports of petroleum were restricted due to war and Germany found a method to extract oil from coal. It was known as Ersatz (';substitute'; in German), and accounted for nearly half the total oil used in WWII by Germany. However, the process was used only as a last resort as naturally occurring oil was much cheaper. As crude oil prices increase, the cost of coal to oil conversion becomes comparatively cheaper. The method involves converting high ash coal into synthetic oil in a multi-stage process. Ideally, a ton of coal produces nearly 200 liters (1.25 bbl, 52 US gallons) of crude, with by-products ranging from tar to rare chemicals.
Currently, two companies have commercialised their Fischer-Tropsch technology. Shell in Bintulu, Malaysia, uses natural gas as a feedstock, and produces primarily low-sulfur diesel fuels.[8] Sasol[9] in South Africa uses coal as a feedstock, and produces a variety of synthetic petroleum products.
The process is today used in South Africa to produce most of the country's diesel fuel from coal by the company Sasol. The process was used in South Africa to meet its energy needs during its isolation under Apartheid. This process has received renewed attention in the quest to produce low sulfur diesel fuel in order to minimize the environmental impact from the use of diesel engines.
An alternative method of converting coal into petroleum is the Karrick process, which was pioneered in the 1930s in the United States. It uses high temperatures in the absence of ambient air, to distill the short-chain hydrocarbons of petroleum out of coal.
More recently explored is thermal depolymerization (TDP), a process for the reduction of complex organic materials into light crude oil. Using pressure and heat, long chain polymers of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon decompose into short-chain petroleum hydrocarbons. This mimics the natural geological processes thought to be involved in the production of fossil fuels. In theory, TDP can convert any organic waste into petroleum.make up
thanksOil, How is it transported and extracted also what are the problems of extracting it?
Locating the oil field
Nowadays, geologists use seismic surveys to search for geological structures that may form oil reservoirs. The ';classic'; method includes making underground explosion nearby and observing the seismic response that provides information about the geological structures under the ground [1]. However the ';passive'; methods that extract information from naturally-occurring seismic waves are also known [1].
Other instruments such as gravimeters and magnetometers are also sometimes used in the search for petroleum. Generally, the first stage in the extraction of crude oil is to drill a well into the underground reservoir. When an oil bearing structure has been tapped, the wellsite geologist (known on the rig as the ';mudlogger';) will note its presence. Historically, in the USA, some oil fields existed where the oil rose naturally to the surface, but most of these fields have long since been depleted, except for certain remote locations in Alaska. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir, to ensure that the extraction rate will be economically viable. Also, some wells (secondary wells) may be used to pump water, steam, acids or various gas mixtures into the reservoir to raise or maintain the reservoir pressure, and so maintain an economic extraction rate.
[edit] Oil extraction and recovery
[edit] Primary recovery
If the underground pressure in the oil reservoir is sufficient, then this pressure will force the oil to the surface. Gaseous fuels, natural gas or water are usually present, which also supply needed underground pressure. In this situation, it is sufficient to place a complex arrangement of valves (the Christmas tree) on the well head to connect the well to a pipeline network for storage and processing.
Usually, about 20% of the oil in a reservoir can be extracted using primary recovery methods.
[edit] Secondary recovery
Over the lifetime of the well the pressure will fall, and at some point there will be insufficient underground pressure to force the oil to the surface. If economical, as often is, the remaining oil in the well is extracted using secondary oil recovery methods (see: energy balance and net energy gain).
Secondary oil recovery uses various techniques to aid in recovering oil from depleted or low-pressure reservoirs. Sometimes pumps, such as beam pumps and electrical submersible pumps (ESPs), are used to bring the oil to the surface. Other secondary recovery techniques increase the reservoir's pressure by water injection, natural gas reinjection and gas lift, which injects air, carbon dioxide or some other gas into the reservoir.
Together, primary and secondary recovery generally allow 25% to 35% of the reservoir's oil to be recovered.
[edit] Tertiary recovery
Tertiary oil recovery reduces the oil's viscosity to increase oil production. Thermally enhanced oil recovery methods (TEOR) are tertiary recovery techniques that heat the oil and make it easier to extract. Steam injection is the most common form of TEOR, and is often done with a cogeneration plant. In this type of cogeneration plant, a gas turbine is used to generate electricity and the waste heat is used to produce steam, which is then injected into the reservoir. This form of recovery is used extensively to increase oil production in the San Joaquin Valley, which has very heavy oil, yet accounts for 10% of the United States' oil production.[citation needed] In-situ burning is another form of TEOR, but instead of steam, some of the oil is burned to heat the surrounding oil. Occasionally, detergents are also used to decrease oil viscosity as a tertiary oil recovery method.
Tertiary recovery allows another 5% to 15% of the reservoir's oil to be recovered.
Tertiary recovery begins when secondary oil recovery techniques are no longer enough to sustain production, but only when the oil can still be extracted profitably. This depends on the cost of the extraction method and the current price of crude oil. When prices are high, previously unprofitable wells are brought back into production and when they are low, production is curtailed.
[edit] Recovery rates
The amount of oil that is recoverable is determined by a number of factors including the permeability of the rocks, the strength of natural drives (the gas present, pressure from adjacent water or gravity), and the viscosity of the oil. When the reservoir rocks are ';tight'; such as shale, oil generally cannot flow through but when they are permeable such as in sandstone, oil flows freely. The flow of oil is often helped by natural pressures surrounding the reservoir rocks including natural gas that may be dissolved in the oil, natural gas present above the oil, water below the oil and the strength of gravity. Oils tend to span a large range of viscosity from liquids as light as gasoline to heavy as tar. The lightest forms tend to result in higher production rates.
Alternative methods
As oil prices continue to escalate, other alternatives to producing oil have been gaining importance. The best known such methods involve extracting oil from sources such as oil shale or tar sands. These resources are known to exist in large quantities; however, extracting the oil at low cost without negatively impacting the environment remains a challenge.
It is also possible to transform natural gas or coal into oil (or, more precisely, the various hydrocarbons found in oil). The best-known such method is the Fischer-Tropsch process. It was a concept pioneered in Nazi Germany when imports of petroleum were restricted due to war and Germany found a method to extract oil from coal. It was known as Ersatz (';substitute'; in German), and accounted for nearly half the total oil used in WWII by Germany. However, the process was used only as a last resort as naturally occurring oil was much cheaper. As crude oil prices increase, the cost of coal to oil conversion becomes comparatively cheaper. The method involves converting high ash coal into synthetic oil in a multi-stage process. Ideally, a ton of coal produces nearly 200 liters (1.25 bbl, 52 US gallons) of crude, with by-products ranging from tar to rare chemicals.
Currently, two companies have commercialised their Fischer-Tropsch technology. Shell in Bintulu, Malaysia, uses natural gas as a feedstock, and produces primarily low-sulfur diesel fuels.[8] Sasol[9] in South Africa uses coal as a feedstock, and produces a variety of synthetic petroleum products.
The process is today used in South Africa to produce most of the country's diesel fuel from coal by the company Sasol. The process was used in South Africa to meet its energy needs during its isolation under Apartheid. This process has received renewed attention in the quest to produce low sulfur diesel fuel in order to minimize the environmental impact from the use of diesel engines.
An alternative method of converting coal into petroleum is the Karrick process, which was pioneered in the 1930s in the United States. It uses high temperatures in the absence of ambient air, to distill the short-chain hydrocarbons of petroleum out of coal.
More recently explored is thermal depolymerization (TDP), a process for the reduction of complex organic materials into light crude oil. Using pressure and heat, long chain polymers of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon decompose into short-chain petroleum hydrocarbons. This mimics the natural geological processes thought to be involved in the production of fossil fuels. In theory, TDP can convert any organic waste into petroleum.
What problems can cold motor oil cause?
It simply does not flow as easily. It isn't a problem though as it warms up quickly.What problems can cold motor oil cause?
That's one of the reasons there are multi grade motor oils. It changes viscosity as the oil gets warmer so as not to cause problems.What problems can cold motor oil cause?
Cold oil in itself does no harm, so long as it is given time to warm up. Working an engine hard with cold oil can do serious damage, like breaking the oil pump drive. Just drive gently, accelerate slowly, keep the engine revs. down and wait for the oil to warm.
nothing realy, it will just be a little thick going threw the oil pump but will quickly warm up from the motor.
i think its called cold start, they have motor oil for that, to prevent it
That's one of the reasons there are multi grade motor oils. It changes viscosity as the oil gets warmer so as not to cause problems.What problems can cold motor oil cause?
Cold oil in itself does no harm, so long as it is given time to warm up. Working an engine hard with cold oil can do serious damage, like breaking the oil pump drive. Just drive gently, accelerate slowly, keep the engine revs. down and wait for the oil to warm.
nothing realy, it will just be a little thick going threw the oil pump but will quickly warm up from the motor.
i think its called cold start, they have motor oil for that, to prevent it
What problems can oil spills create?
I already have:
Polluting shores
Ruining food chains
Harming many sea-animals and birds
Lowering fish population
Wasting energy and money to clean
Causing conflicts/wars
any type of problem, no matter how small at all, it can come just from your headWhat problems can oil spills create?
Oil will remain in the area for untold years if not cleaned up. If ignored the whole area becomes desolate as nothing can live there. It could wipe out a whole community (consider a fishing community or coastal resort). It could contaminate drinking water. It could contaminate crop fields. Oil is like fire, if left untouched destruction follows.What problems can oil spills create?
Tourist industry
Fishing industry
Loss of vegetation in the water
i guess lots of money for all the damage the spill can take on grass and stuff
Polluting shores
Ruining food chains
Harming many sea-animals and birds
Lowering fish population
Wasting energy and money to clean
Causing conflicts/wars
any type of problem, no matter how small at all, it can come just from your headWhat problems can oil spills create?
Oil will remain in the area for untold years if not cleaned up. If ignored the whole area becomes desolate as nothing can live there. It could wipe out a whole community (consider a fishing community or coastal resort). It could contaminate drinking water. It could contaminate crop fields. Oil is like fire, if left untouched destruction follows.What problems can oil spills create?
Tourist industry
Fishing industry
Loss of vegetation in the water
i guess lots of money for all the damage the spill can take on grass and stuff
Is offshore drilling for oil an answer to our energy problems?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries鈥?/a>
';Even the Department of Energy says oil from those areas won't arrive anytime soon.
It projected last year that with the ban in place until 2012, new drilling would produce only 7% more oil in 2030, and the impact on oil prices would be ';insignificant.';';Is offshore drilling for oil an answer to our energy problems?
Not in the least. Offshore drilling wouldn't provide any more oil for about 7 years. Even then it would make a very small impact:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/aeo/otherana鈥?/a>
And only cause gas prices to decrease by a few cents per gallon over the long-term. Even McCain said so before he flip-flopped less than a month later.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
It's no solution at all, just a red herring to appease the masses who don't know any better.
The real solution is to become more efficient and switch to alternative energy and fuels.Is offshore drilling for oil an answer to our energy problems?
What we have to look at is that peak oil production in the world is or will be on a decline in the next 2 years.
While at the same time there is an increased need for oil in India and China.
over the past year we have seen more and more blame pointed at president Bush for not allowing off shore drilling, and in a way this have been political step by Bush to appease those that have been claiming that his reluctance in off shore drilling is the reason for the high Gas prices, and effective put the burden of this on the Democratic Congress.
however I disagree with many of the poster that it will not affect the price of oil, just the possibility of off shore could affect prices even though is will probably be 10 years before and oil is actually produced off shore.
What will make a big difference is the trend toward alternative energy.
As it stands now a very large percent of Electricity is being produced by fossil fuel.
And while it might be years before we can be independent from fossil fuel, we can effectively reduce our dependence on it.
A very large percentage of the fossil fuel today if for basic commuting,
If we were to convert to electric transportation, powered by solar energy for the purpose of commuting, that would reduce the use of fossil fuel, and carbon emissions.
it was old bush that put in the ban cause the price of oil was so low and he is a pawn of OPEC. so right after he did that the price went up and now that its an election year bush wants to lift it to look good even though everyone knows it wont do any good, i mean if he wants to do some good he would give tax breaks on the energy efficient cars and devices which are just lying around in lots and warehouses not being sold and the reason they are is cause they cost a little more but pay for themselves in the long run.
So under the same logic that y'all operate under: that drilling won't have an impact for years...
we shouldn't enact carbon legislation because it won't effect global CO2 for years!!??
The price decrease will be small, but that is not a reason WHY NOT? And yes, it is a political ploy by McCain %26amp; others.
this is the dumbest argument I've heard in a while.
I'm no expert but obviously it's not going to help with the climate change problem, and I doubt that it would help much economically.
Did you happen to hear Bush's announcement just now? I was eating lunch and couldn't really hear it too well, but I gathered he is now pushing Congress to allow off-shore drilling.
It is only one part. We also have conserve and develop alternative sources. We should have much higher fuel economy standards on cars (at least 50 miles per gallon mandatory within a very few years). And we should greatly expand ralroad travel and mass transit even if it takes large government subsidies. We must be doing massive research to come up with new sources of energy.
It would be a drop in the bucket to what is produced in the rest of the world. And it would be compared to the rest of the world because oil is a global commodity. Why trade the oil here if it could be sold for more somewhere else?
You answered your own question. It will simply put more money in oil company and politician pockets.
';Even the Department of Energy says oil from those areas won't arrive anytime soon.
It projected last year that with the ban in place until 2012, new drilling would produce only 7% more oil in 2030, and the impact on oil prices would be ';insignificant.';';Is offshore drilling for oil an answer to our energy problems?
Not in the least. Offshore drilling wouldn't provide any more oil for about 7 years. Even then it would make a very small impact:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/aeo/otherana鈥?/a>
And only cause gas prices to decrease by a few cents per gallon over the long-term. Even McCain said so before he flip-flopped less than a month later.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
It's no solution at all, just a red herring to appease the masses who don't know any better.
The real solution is to become more efficient and switch to alternative energy and fuels.Is offshore drilling for oil an answer to our energy problems?
What we have to look at is that peak oil production in the world is or will be on a decline in the next 2 years.
While at the same time there is an increased need for oil in India and China.
over the past year we have seen more and more blame pointed at president Bush for not allowing off shore drilling, and in a way this have been political step by Bush to appease those that have been claiming that his reluctance in off shore drilling is the reason for the high Gas prices, and effective put the burden of this on the Democratic Congress.
however I disagree with many of the poster that it will not affect the price of oil, just the possibility of off shore could affect prices even though is will probably be 10 years before and oil is actually produced off shore.
What will make a big difference is the trend toward alternative energy.
As it stands now a very large percent of Electricity is being produced by fossil fuel.
And while it might be years before we can be independent from fossil fuel, we can effectively reduce our dependence on it.
A very large percentage of the fossil fuel today if for basic commuting,
If we were to convert to electric transportation, powered by solar energy for the purpose of commuting, that would reduce the use of fossil fuel, and carbon emissions.
it was old bush that put in the ban cause the price of oil was so low and he is a pawn of OPEC. so right after he did that the price went up and now that its an election year bush wants to lift it to look good even though everyone knows it wont do any good, i mean if he wants to do some good he would give tax breaks on the energy efficient cars and devices which are just lying around in lots and warehouses not being sold and the reason they are is cause they cost a little more but pay for themselves in the long run.
So under the same logic that y'all operate under: that drilling won't have an impact for years...
we shouldn't enact carbon legislation because it won't effect global CO2 for years!!??
The price decrease will be small, but that is not a reason WHY NOT? And yes, it is a political ploy by McCain %26amp; others.
this is the dumbest argument I've heard in a while.
I'm no expert but obviously it's not going to help with the climate change problem, and I doubt that it would help much economically.
Did you happen to hear Bush's announcement just now? I was eating lunch and couldn't really hear it too well, but I gathered he is now pushing Congress to allow off-shore drilling.
It is only one part. We also have conserve and develop alternative sources. We should have much higher fuel economy standards on cars (at least 50 miles per gallon mandatory within a very few years). And we should greatly expand ralroad travel and mass transit even if it takes large government subsidies. We must be doing massive research to come up with new sources of energy.
It would be a drop in the bucket to what is produced in the rest of the world. And it would be compared to the rest of the world because oil is a global commodity. Why trade the oil here if it could be sold for more somewhere else?
You answered your own question. It will simply put more money in oil company and politician pockets.
Having problems with my car. My oil light comes on everytime I hit the brake!!! What could this be?
Low oil pressure due to high miles on your engine.
When you idle, the lower revolutions of the engine cause the oil pressure to lower.
You might be needing a new engine very soon.Having problems with my car. My oil light comes on everytime I hit the brake!!! What could this be?
I think Mike is likely correct. With the engine cold, and on level ground, remove the dip-stick and check the oil level. Make sure you are between the add and max line. It could be something else but you can easily remove this variable from the list. If you are not in the habit of regularly checking your oil level I would suggest that you change your behavior.Having problems with my car. My oil light comes on everytime I hit the brake!!! What could this be?
Put some oil in the car or theres a problem with that light. Check your fuses.
check the oil level.
not enough oil in the oil pan.
low on oil get out and check it!!!!!!!!!!
When you idle, the lower revolutions of the engine cause the oil pressure to lower.
You might be needing a new engine very soon.Having problems with my car. My oil light comes on everytime I hit the brake!!! What could this be?
I think Mike is likely correct. With the engine cold, and on level ground, remove the dip-stick and check the oil level. Make sure you are between the add and max line. It could be something else but you can easily remove this variable from the list. If you are not in the habit of regularly checking your oil level I would suggest that you change your behavior.Having problems with my car. My oil light comes on everytime I hit the brake!!! What could this be?
Put some oil in the car or theres a problem with that light. Check your fuses.
check the oil level.
not enough oil in the oil pan.
low on oil get out and check it!!!!!!!!!!
What are the oil problems?
What are the oil problems?
And what are the solutions on that?
Plz!! i need the answer as soon as possible!!!What are the oil problems?
Oil problems: pollution, carbon dioxide production, price (especially as supplies run out), political problems.
NOT a solution: hydrogen.someone suggested using the hydrogen in water as a fuel. Useless; you need to put in more energy to get the hydrogen out than you would ever get from using it.
Possible partial solutions: conservation, renewables, nuclear, biofuels. But most present-day biofuels do even more damage, by the energy required to grow them, and the clearing of land for their cultivation, than fossil fuels.What are the oil problems?
The problem is that burning oil is killing to ozone and causing global warming. This in turn affects the whole eco system of the world and many animals are dying because of it. And if one species dies, then the other animals that we eat that feed off of the ones that died suffer. So our food supply suffers.
Then there is the economic political problem. Oil is sold really expensivley and because of this inflation is rising. It is not cost effective. It is the reason we are at war.
The solution? Burn hydrogen, if you look at hystory you will recall the hydrgen bomb. Well hydrogen is very powerful and if you break down water h2O then you know hydrogen is a part of water. The earth is 80 percent water. So if poored water in to our gasoline tanks and use an electric process to seperate the hydrogen from the oxygen we could run cars on water. This would be relatively free. The exhaust from this is just air. It does not polute in fact it cleans so we would be solving all problems at once.
But the real problem is not that no one knows this, it's that everyone knows but many rich people would stand to loose a lot of money and before they let that happen they will make laws and find ways to stop the hydroengine from becoming mainstream. but they can only stop it for so long, it will happen eventually.
The problem with oil is that sometimes it spills and spoils the land and wildlife. A solution is to insist that all oil tankers have a double hull to prevent spills and to penalize captains for alcohol consumption during working hours..
And what are the solutions on that?
Plz!! i need the answer as soon as possible!!!What are the oil problems?
Oil problems: pollution, carbon dioxide production, price (especially as supplies run out), political problems.
NOT a solution: hydrogen.someone suggested using the hydrogen in water as a fuel. Useless; you need to put in more energy to get the hydrogen out than you would ever get from using it.
Possible partial solutions: conservation, renewables, nuclear, biofuels. But most present-day biofuels do even more damage, by the energy required to grow them, and the clearing of land for their cultivation, than fossil fuels.What are the oil problems?
The problem is that burning oil is killing to ozone and causing global warming. This in turn affects the whole eco system of the world and many animals are dying because of it. And if one species dies, then the other animals that we eat that feed off of the ones that died suffer. So our food supply suffers.
Then there is the economic political problem. Oil is sold really expensivley and because of this inflation is rising. It is not cost effective. It is the reason we are at war.
The solution? Burn hydrogen, if you look at hystory you will recall the hydrgen bomb. Well hydrogen is very powerful and if you break down water h2O then you know hydrogen is a part of water. The earth is 80 percent water. So if poored water in to our gasoline tanks and use an electric process to seperate the hydrogen from the oxygen we could run cars on water. This would be relatively free. The exhaust from this is just air. It does not polute in fact it cleans so we would be solving all problems at once.
But the real problem is not that no one knows this, it's that everyone knows but many rich people would stand to loose a lot of money and before they let that happen they will make laws and find ways to stop the hydroengine from becoming mainstream. but they can only stop it for so long, it will happen eventually.
The problem with oil is that sometimes it spills and spoils the land and wildlife. A solution is to insist that all oil tankers have a double hull to prevent spills and to penalize captains for alcohol consumption during working hours..
Suzuki quadrunner oil problems?
I have a 1996 suzuki quadrunner 250cc. When i got it which was about 2 weeks ago it wasnt burning any oil. so i changed the oil and now it smokes. Is this because i put in too much oil? i put in about 3 1/2 quarts is that right? the bubble on the right side of the motor is full all the way up to the top above the 2 linesSuzuki quadrunner oil problems?
3 1/2 Quarts!!!!!!!!!!! That sounds way off!!!! Is it a 2 stroke or 4 Stroke?! If it's 4 Stroke that's way to much....sounds like 2 1/2 quarts to much. I have a TRX 450R and my clutch side holds a quart.....and my engine side holds a quart....and i have a 520 big bore kit in it so something doesn't sound right there. Hope this helps.Suzuki quadrunner oil problems?
3 1/2 quarts IS about the correct amount of oil for this ATV. More important is the level in the window (approximately 3/4 full)
Also be sure to use oil designed for an ATV or motorcycle/ not automotive oil.
Way to much oil. Place bike on a level surface fill until half way up the little window.make up
3 1/2 Quarts!!!!!!!!!!! That sounds way off!!!! Is it a 2 stroke or 4 Stroke?! If it's 4 Stroke that's way to much....sounds like 2 1/2 quarts to much. I have a TRX 450R and my clutch side holds a quart.....and my engine side holds a quart....and i have a 520 big bore kit in it so something doesn't sound right there. Hope this helps.Suzuki quadrunner oil problems?
3 1/2 quarts IS about the correct amount of oil for this ATV. More important is the level in the window (approximately 3/4 full)
Also be sure to use oil designed for an ATV or motorcycle/ not automotive oil.
Way to much oil. Place bike on a level surface fill until half way up the little window.
97 Ford Ranger Two Oil Problems?
First off i noticed that when i take the oil fill cap off when the motor is running that the motor stalls. Is that normal? im not used to working on newer stuff so i thought i would check. And second the little hose that goes from the top of the valve cover to the air breather sucks oil through into the breather about a pint a month. what could cause that?97 Ford Ranger Two Oil Problems?
First part is normal on vehicles with Mass Air flow sensors
The second part if I am gathering you right is a crankcase filter and I'd expect a little oil.... a pint is a half quart and would be too excessive for me97 Ford Ranger Two Oil Problems?
Worn out engine. It's called blow-by.
First part is normal on vehicles with Mass Air flow sensors
The second part if I am gathering you right is a crankcase filter and I'd expect a little oil.... a pint is a half quart and would be too excessive for me97 Ford Ranger Two Oil Problems?
Worn out engine. It's called blow-by.
Would reviving the nuclear reactor plant in Bataan help solve oil problem in the country?
Is it the solution to meeting the country's energy demands and decreasing dependence on imported oil? Your opinions, please.Would reviving the nuclear reactor plant in Bataan help solve oil problem in the country?
for me this is the right option to have efficient power source in the country. i don't know why? we have plenty of talented mechanical and electrical engineers who are capable to study/research regarding that matter particularly those working in NAPOCOR.
As i said last few days ago here in YAP that 1kg uranium is equevalent 20 million tons of coal that use us in NAPOCOR as fuel to produce electricity and the polution produced by fueling coal is enormous compare to uranium.
Some environmentalest disagree about using the nuclear power in the country coz they are worred to have radiation leakage from the waste of it. but as i learned the waste of nuclear power plant will be disposed to several meters under the ground with sealed thick glass container. so, it is very safe. the possibity of victim 8 people in every 5,000 people while the victim of cancer at the recent survey of WHO are 80 in every 400 people.Would reviving the nuclear reactor plant in Bataan help solve oil problem in the country?
Somehow it can replenish the energy requirements of the country. But diminishing the dependence of imported crude oil,that is another story. The energy department has no concrete plan about the energy needs of the country, as long as their is an investor to put-up a power plant they usually have a go signal, only the local residents that opposed to it (especially when they set-up near the residential area). They (the energy department) could hardly address the LPG requirement of the country, what more for the nuclear plant? Provided that the nuclear plant would be revived, will the price of electricity go down as we decreased our consumption of crude oil?
Tempting to just turn it on to solve our money problem right?
But then, if something goes wrong (and in the Pinas setting -wherein facilities are often poorly maintained ) - this could turn into a catastrophe which could expose many filipinos to radiation, killing them instantly or after a long agonizing time with cancer and other radiation sickness, and worst, render many parts of Luzon unlivable for 2,000 years, and will also make Metro Manila polluted with nuclear contaminants, ensuring that many of us will get sick or mutate within years of the accident.
It's not like: ay mali, then the usual finger pointing and exposes about corruptions which resulted from the usual suspects in the government buying substandard materials in exchange for big kickbacks, then everybody forget what happens after awhile...And nobody goes to jail. Nuclear contamination is a serious, irreversible tragedy.
Yes, it will be of great help to our country. But I'm a bit afraid of it (remember the Chernobyl?), the plant will be full of radioactive materials. Plus, environmentalists will not agree on that as well as the local residents.
Anything would be better than continuing to shovel cash into the pockets of the wealthiest bigots in the world. All those elaborate castles in the desert are built with your money. The same people who consider the rest of the world as animals to be slaughtered at their own liking. I say let them park those Mercedez Benz and learn to ride a camel again. Let them eat sand for a while and see if they can produce their own food. One day their oil will be worthless. Then lets see how much they are willing to pay for rice, corn, wheat, etc.
well, if it doesnt pose any potential hazards (considering that the plant is built near major earthquake fault lines and a volcano)..and if the costs of updating its technical components would not be so ridiculously impractical..
...then why not.
it may only reduce the country's oil consumption by cutting down on the use on generating electricity but not on transportation and other stuff.
as the local singing trio, Apo Hiking Society said:
there's NO CLEAR PLAN for the NUCLEAR PLANT! hehehe
I don't care if it would or won't anymore, I want to get my money's worth from it. (As long as it doesn't kill people).
-The nuke plant is no longer a ';white elephant';, we need it now!
yes, it will also give ';power'; to the country, but you have to sacrifice the natural wonders...
Yes, as well as electricity.
for me this is the right option to have efficient power source in the country. i don't know why? we have plenty of talented mechanical and electrical engineers who are capable to study/research regarding that matter particularly those working in NAPOCOR.
As i said last few days ago here in YAP that 1kg uranium is equevalent 20 million tons of coal that use us in NAPOCOR as fuel to produce electricity and the polution produced by fueling coal is enormous compare to uranium.
Some environmentalest disagree about using the nuclear power in the country coz they are worred to have radiation leakage from the waste of it. but as i learned the waste of nuclear power plant will be disposed to several meters under the ground with sealed thick glass container. so, it is very safe. the possibity of victim 8 people in every 5,000 people while the victim of cancer at the recent survey of WHO are 80 in every 400 people.Would reviving the nuclear reactor plant in Bataan help solve oil problem in the country?
Somehow it can replenish the energy requirements of the country. But diminishing the dependence of imported crude oil,that is another story. The energy department has no concrete plan about the energy needs of the country, as long as their is an investor to put-up a power plant they usually have a go signal, only the local residents that opposed to it (especially when they set-up near the residential area). They (the energy department) could hardly address the LPG requirement of the country, what more for the nuclear plant? Provided that the nuclear plant would be revived, will the price of electricity go down as we decreased our consumption of crude oil?
Tempting to just turn it on to solve our money problem right?
But then, if something goes wrong (and in the Pinas setting -wherein facilities are often poorly maintained ) - this could turn into a catastrophe which could expose many filipinos to radiation, killing them instantly or after a long agonizing time with cancer and other radiation sickness, and worst, render many parts of Luzon unlivable for 2,000 years, and will also make Metro Manila polluted with nuclear contaminants, ensuring that many of us will get sick or mutate within years of the accident.
It's not like: ay mali, then the usual finger pointing and exposes about corruptions which resulted from the usual suspects in the government buying substandard materials in exchange for big kickbacks, then everybody forget what happens after awhile...And nobody goes to jail. Nuclear contamination is a serious, irreversible tragedy.
Yes, it will be of great help to our country. But I'm a bit afraid of it (remember the Chernobyl?), the plant will be full of radioactive materials. Plus, environmentalists will not agree on that as well as the local residents.
Anything would be better than continuing to shovel cash into the pockets of the wealthiest bigots in the world. All those elaborate castles in the desert are built with your money. The same people who consider the rest of the world as animals to be slaughtered at their own liking. I say let them park those Mercedez Benz and learn to ride a camel again. Let them eat sand for a while and see if they can produce their own food. One day their oil will be worthless. Then lets see how much they are willing to pay for rice, corn, wheat, etc.
well, if it doesnt pose any potential hazards (considering that the plant is built near major earthquake fault lines and a volcano)..and if the costs of updating its technical components would not be so ridiculously impractical..
...then why not.
it may only reduce the country's oil consumption by cutting down on the use on generating electricity but not on transportation and other stuff.
as the local singing trio, Apo Hiking Society said:
there's NO CLEAR PLAN for the NUCLEAR PLANT! hehehe
I don't care if it would or won't anymore, I want to get my money's worth from it. (As long as it doesn't kill people).
-The nuke plant is no longer a ';white elephant';, we need it now!
yes, it will also give ';power'; to the country, but you have to sacrifice the natural wonders...
Yes, as well as electricity.
How many miles do you have on your car?How often do you get your oil changed?What kinds of problems have you h
had?How many miles do you have on your car?How often do you get your oil changed?What kinds of problems have you h
32,528.6 miles total in 7 years 9 months and 1 day.
That's 4,195.3 miles per year average - roughly 1/3 of the national average.
Oil change every 5,000 miles.
Water pump leaked and had to be replaced.
Anti-lock brakes on back wheels quit working and warning light came on.
Front tires (General) separated and had to be replaced.
Odometer (electronic) stops showing frequently.
Fix water pump and brakes at Ford dealer = $744.54.
Replaced front tires with Goodyear tires from Walmart = $256.32.
The hell with the odometer, I can live with that.
Damn Ford. Buy something else.How many miles do you have on your car?How often do you get your oil changed?What kinds of problems have you h
on my cadillac devile, she has 193K on her, i change her oil every 3k miles or 5 noths, whichever somes first, sine her last oil change in june, i have only driven her about 650 miles, no problems with her, and having the oil changed as i type this.
on my ford explorer, sine i drive it every day, i have the oil changed every 3000 miles, or 3 months, whichever comes first, and no problems with her either.
160,000 miles on my intrepid. Everything gets the oil changed every 3000 miles with quality oil. My motorcycles get changed every 2000 miles or 3 times a year. They are both high rpm bikes that are hard on oil.
1995 Toyota Hilux 2wd, 100,000 miles, no problems, clutch is starting to get soft, exhaust has gotten louder, 5000 mile oil change intervals.
2000 Honda Civic auto (Wifes), 140,000 miles, no problems. 3000 mile oil changes and routine maintanance.
1994 Geo Metro 3 cyclinder, 320,000+ miles, clutch cable broke, 2000 mile oil changes, routine maintanaces (timing belt, brake pads, adjustments)
1970 Chevy 1 ton, 40,000 miles, was a total piece of crap
everything went wrong with that truck.
1985 Ford F-150, 108,000 miles, see Chevy for vehicle description.
32,528.6 miles total in 7 years 9 months and 1 day.
That's 4,195.3 miles per year average - roughly 1/3 of the national average.
Oil change every 5,000 miles.
Water pump leaked and had to be replaced.
Anti-lock brakes on back wheels quit working and warning light came on.
Front tires (General) separated and had to be replaced.
Odometer (electronic) stops showing frequently.
Fix water pump and brakes at Ford dealer = $744.54.
Replaced front tires with Goodyear tires from Walmart = $256.32.
The hell with the odometer, I can live with that.
Damn Ford. Buy something else.How many miles do you have on your car?How often do you get your oil changed?What kinds of problems have you h
on my cadillac devile, she has 193K on her, i change her oil every 3k miles or 5 noths, whichever somes first, sine her last oil change in june, i have only driven her about 650 miles, no problems with her, and having the oil changed as i type this.
on my ford explorer, sine i drive it every day, i have the oil changed every 3000 miles, or 3 months, whichever comes first, and no problems with her either.
160,000 miles on my intrepid. Everything gets the oil changed every 3000 miles with quality oil. My motorcycles get changed every 2000 miles or 3 times a year. They are both high rpm bikes that are hard on oil.
1995 Toyota Hilux 2wd, 100,000 miles, no problems, clutch is starting to get soft, exhaust has gotten louder, 5000 mile oil change intervals.
2000 Honda Civic auto (Wifes), 140,000 miles, no problems. 3000 mile oil changes and routine maintanance.
1994 Geo Metro 3 cyclinder, 320,000+ miles, clutch cable broke, 2000 mile oil changes, routine maintanaces (timing belt, brake pads, adjustments)
1970 Chevy 1 ton, 40,000 miles, was a total piece of crap
everything went wrong with that truck.
1985 Ford F-150, 108,000 miles, see Chevy for vehicle description.
In light of oil-related problems (prices, Mideast problems) should the USA turn to domestic nuclear energy?
I believe that WITH THE RIGHT SAFETY PROTOCOLS nuclear energy as a replacement for heating oil (as well as natural gas) and conventional electricity would quite possibly be the most efficient alternative in the long run. Yes, this would be extremely expensive in the short term. Of course, this also entails spending huge amounts on nuclear containment safety---I think this might be worth it. Of course, if there could be no truly safe safety mechanisms and regulations, this would be flirting with disaster.
Any way (within reason) to diminish the strategic value of the Middle East would be a very good thing. Gradually making oil far less valuable might be a good start.
Anyhow---opinions and feedback?In light of oil-related problems (prices, Mideast problems) should the USA turn to domestic nuclear energy?
I like nuclear energy. But people still feel like there are unsolved problems with nuclear energy. Especially storage of nuclear waste. There's still lot of controversy on storage issues. And with problems with Mideast extremists and its followers, securities of those nuclear materials is also an issue. It is pretty good option, but not exactly slam dunk.In light of oil-related problems (prices, Mideast problems) should the USA turn to domestic nuclear energy?
Nuclear power might be the most efficient, and quickest method to de-link ourselves from the economic/military/corporate tangle in the Middle East for the short run - 20 to 100 years from now, but the toxicity of nuclear residue lasts for tens of thousands of years.
The mainstream media continually ignores or downplays the ';nuclear residue toxicity'; issue - the long-term effects of nuclear waste. If the Romans had nuclear power, somebody today and even for the next several thousands of years would have the responsibility of guaranteeing that they were continually monitored and safeguarded against human activities. We can't clearly decide for ourselves with today's waste... Why should it be any easier for a world or group of nations to decide how to take care of a past civilization's errors at a scale like that? I still wonder how the heck we can guard against it eventually getting into our water supplies for so long, but that is completely ignored, or often some statistically-generated result that indicates some measure of hope that some geologic change doesn't occur can be found, but how can one really know considering the scale and time considerations of the problem. Hope, is a miserable strategy for anything, particularly radioactive containment.
Certainly, nuclear power is an option, but the long-term effects just don't make it as a viable choice for me nor millions of other people around the world, many scientists included.
Go solar. Incredible amounts of solar power could be harnessed, and the research into photovoltaics is just starting...
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(BTW, I recall some 20+years ago an article in a magazine, Atlantic Magazine I think it was, between various members of the 'intelligencia' (nuclear engineers, linguists, legal experts and the like) that discussed the question, ';What type of symbols should be used to warn generations, thousands of years in the future, that the contents of this area's nuclear waste burial site should be avoided, in effect, forever?';
The article was very interesting, but unfortunately, no solution - no set nor series of symbols - was decided upon. The closest thing was the regular ';skull and crossbones'; on a large ceramic tile. Some ceramic materials can last hundreds of thousands of years undamaged except by brute physical destruction.
I think the better way is to avoid the problem by not creating it in the first place.)
No. Good safety protocols have yet to be developed, and even those are susceptible to human error. We should rather turn to solar, geothermic, electric, biologic and wind power instead.
The last nuclear plants were economic disasters of overruns.
There is enormous amounts of money skimmed off of a nuclear plant under the less than straight and narrow business and oversight today.
Placing vast sums of money into construction of nuclear plants with the inherent massive black holes that disappear a large slice also places the control of the electricity in the hands of large corporations, even private investors.
Review the actions of Enron in California.
The same money that is loaned and made by large investors can provide vast development of solar, wind, geothermal, and newer technologies.
Economically nuclear plants have a terrible tract record. Socially all energy is controlled, and abused by small a small handful of men. Abuse along the Enron lines is wide spread in South America, it is time to spread the control and economic base.
Germany has developed wind and solar farms.
We must do the same, for the same reasons, and widen our newer technologies to create new industries.
Yes we should along with spent fuel reprocessing as they do in France. This would be expensive but if they could recover the 4 trillion lost in the Pentagon we could have a few. Modern nukes are very safe and reliable. Oil is just too expensive to be using it for generating electricity.
Any way (within reason) to diminish the strategic value of the Middle East would be a very good thing. Gradually making oil far less valuable might be a good start.
Anyhow---opinions and feedback?In light of oil-related problems (prices, Mideast problems) should the USA turn to domestic nuclear energy?
I like nuclear energy. But people still feel like there are unsolved problems with nuclear energy. Especially storage of nuclear waste. There's still lot of controversy on storage issues. And with problems with Mideast extremists and its followers, securities of those nuclear materials is also an issue. It is pretty good option, but not exactly slam dunk.In light of oil-related problems (prices, Mideast problems) should the USA turn to domestic nuclear energy?
Nuclear power might be the most efficient, and quickest method to de-link ourselves from the economic/military/corporate tangle in the Middle East for the short run - 20 to 100 years from now, but the toxicity of nuclear residue lasts for tens of thousands of years.
The mainstream media continually ignores or downplays the ';nuclear residue toxicity'; issue - the long-term effects of nuclear waste. If the Romans had nuclear power, somebody today and even for the next several thousands of years would have the responsibility of guaranteeing that they were continually monitored and safeguarded against human activities. We can't clearly decide for ourselves with today's waste... Why should it be any easier for a world or group of nations to decide how to take care of a past civilization's errors at a scale like that? I still wonder how the heck we can guard against it eventually getting into our water supplies for so long, but that is completely ignored, or often some statistically-generated result that indicates some measure of hope that some geologic change doesn't occur can be found, but how can one really know considering the scale and time considerations of the problem. Hope, is a miserable strategy for anything, particularly radioactive containment.
Certainly, nuclear power is an option, but the long-term effects just don't make it as a viable choice for me nor millions of other people around the world, many scientists included.
Go solar. Incredible amounts of solar power could be harnessed, and the research into photovoltaics is just starting...
--------------------------------------鈥?br>
(BTW, I recall some 20+years ago an article in a magazine, Atlantic Magazine I think it was, between various members of the 'intelligencia' (nuclear engineers, linguists, legal experts and the like) that discussed the question, ';What type of symbols should be used to warn generations, thousands of years in the future, that the contents of this area's nuclear waste burial site should be avoided, in effect, forever?';
The article was very interesting, but unfortunately, no solution - no set nor series of symbols - was decided upon. The closest thing was the regular ';skull and crossbones'; on a large ceramic tile. Some ceramic materials can last hundreds of thousands of years undamaged except by brute physical destruction.
I think the better way is to avoid the problem by not creating it in the first place.)
No. Good safety protocols have yet to be developed, and even those are susceptible to human error. We should rather turn to solar, geothermic, electric, biologic and wind power instead.
The last nuclear plants were economic disasters of overruns.
There is enormous amounts of money skimmed off of a nuclear plant under the less than straight and narrow business and oversight today.
Placing vast sums of money into construction of nuclear plants with the inherent massive black holes that disappear a large slice also places the control of the electricity in the hands of large corporations, even private investors.
Review the actions of Enron in California.
The same money that is loaned and made by large investors can provide vast development of solar, wind, geothermal, and newer technologies.
Economically nuclear plants have a terrible tract record. Socially all energy is controlled, and abused by small a small handful of men. Abuse along the Enron lines is wide spread in South America, it is time to spread the control and economic base.
Germany has developed wind and solar farms.
We must do the same, for the same reasons, and widen our newer technologies to create new industries.
Yes we should along with spent fuel reprocessing as they do in France. This would be expensive but if they could recover the 4 trillion lost in the Pentagon we could have a few. Modern nukes are very safe and reliable. Oil is just too expensive to be using it for generating electricity.
Why does government refuse to realize electric cars can fix problems in the world, eliminating the oil needs?
hibridization is not working, it still demand vast oil rescources, home heating oil prices still out of control, oil companies making huge profits while we supposedly have a shortage, outsourcing causing importation of more products from overseas while the shipping cost to bring the products here increases. We are building forign econonies at the cost of small business and the loss of jobs to the struggleing working class.Why does government refuse to realize electric cars can fix problems in the world, eliminating the oil needs?
Look who's running the country...a bunch of oil freaks. Everytime the price of oil goes up they are cashing in! They don't want to come up with alternative fuel sources because there is no money in that for them.Why does government refuse to realize electric cars can fix problems in the world, eliminating the oil needs?
It conflicts with self-interest. We need to elect different leaders.
its not just the electric cars. we could do a lot if the government would give people tax breaks if we install solar panel shingles. those can be used to get rid of the power plants, power the house, use the extra electricty to go into the power grid, charge our electric cars (tax breaks on those too), and it will help the economy by putting more money in peoples pockets to buy thing instead of paying for electricity.
Here's my two cents:
I do agree with what many people say. There will be loss of jobs from things like, oil rigs. Unfortunately, that is not usually the most powerful motivator. The biggest motivator in a lot of oil-based arguements is these companies fund many presidential and congressional campaigns. Without the money these companies provide, campaigns would fail, and many contenders could go largely un-noticed. Also, if someone forks over the cash for your campaign, you would do what they wanted, because you will always want their support.
How are you going to produce all this electricity? Is it your contention that the technology exists to produce engines that will cost less to operate than the internal combustion engine? If so please let me know who has the patent so I can invest in their company.
Last I checked we do not have a shortage of oil (when's the last time you went to buy a petroleum based product and couldn't because of a shortage?). However, we do have very tight supplies, realative to demand. You could probably put some of the blame on the boom in China and India for that.
Who is this struggling working class? We have the wealthiest middle class in the world. We have a very low unemployment rate. Who are you talking about?
Oil companies are making profits because they are selling something we need. Are you suggesting that the government put limits on what people can earn as profit?
Personally I would rather be rich.
WHERE YOU GOING TO GET THE ELECTRICITY ???
The enviromentalists do not like hydroelectric dams,coal burning,oil burning,nuclear power.
How many jobs are you willing to destroy to go to pure wind power and where are you going to put the windmills?
Look who's running the country...a bunch of oil freaks. Everytime the price of oil goes up they are cashing in! They don't want to come up with alternative fuel sources because there is no money in that for them.Why does government refuse to realize electric cars can fix problems in the world, eliminating the oil needs?
It conflicts with self-interest. We need to elect different leaders.
its not just the electric cars. we could do a lot if the government would give people tax breaks if we install solar panel shingles. those can be used to get rid of the power plants, power the house, use the extra electricty to go into the power grid, charge our electric cars (tax breaks on those too), and it will help the economy by putting more money in peoples pockets to buy thing instead of paying for electricity.
Here's my two cents:
I do agree with what many people say. There will be loss of jobs from things like, oil rigs. Unfortunately, that is not usually the most powerful motivator. The biggest motivator in a lot of oil-based arguements is these companies fund many presidential and congressional campaigns. Without the money these companies provide, campaigns would fail, and many contenders could go largely un-noticed. Also, if someone forks over the cash for your campaign, you would do what they wanted, because you will always want their support.
How are you going to produce all this electricity? Is it your contention that the technology exists to produce engines that will cost less to operate than the internal combustion engine? If so please let me know who has the patent so I can invest in their company.
Last I checked we do not have a shortage of oil (when's the last time you went to buy a petroleum based product and couldn't because of a shortage?). However, we do have very tight supplies, realative to demand. You could probably put some of the blame on the boom in China and India for that.
Who is this struggling working class? We have the wealthiest middle class in the world. We have a very low unemployment rate. Who are you talking about?
Oil companies are making profits because they are selling something we need. Are you suggesting that the government put limits on what people can earn as profit?
Personally I would rather be rich.
WHERE YOU GOING TO GET THE ELECTRICITY ???
The enviromentalists do not like hydroelectric dams,coal burning,oil burning,nuclear power.
How many jobs are you willing to destroy to go to pure wind power and where are you going to put the windmills?
Can i run a discovery tdi on veggie oil with no hard work involved and with no problems?
My last neighbor in Germany worked for Bosch. Head of engineering in fuel injection. Many a beer was downed discussing plant oils in diesel cars. As he explained the modern CDI/TDI diesel cars use extremely high pressure and extremely small injector holes to achieve optimal fuel/air mixing (atomization).
He was explaining that plant oils are too thick and will plug up the fuel injectors causing exspensive repairs.
Further never ever use bio-diesels unless your vehicle is designed to run them. These fuels use additives to thin the plant-oils. These additives are very aggressive to seals and gaskets that are not specifically designed to be used in bio-diesel systems. Funny part is most low end engines will run bio-diesel from the factory and exspensive vehicles require a retro fit.
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Veggie oil is the reason that some many old (loud) diesels are being sought after and prices are climbing faster then a rocket. They will run most anything due to the simplicity of their systems.Can i run a discovery tdi on veggie oil with no hard work involved and with no problems?
Yes you can run it on veggie oil. Let us know how it turns outCan i run a discovery tdi on veggie oil with no hard work involved and with no problems?
Maybe - but by rights I think you still need to pay some sort of fuel duty!!!
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Yep, i think so, if it works tell me because i have another Discovery.
Without some sort of fuel/injector heater then you CANNOT simply pour vegetable oil into your car and expect it to run OK. You MUST thin the veg oil with Diesel. The ratio of Veg oil to Diesel depends of the type of fuel pump the engine has.
If the engine has a Lucas CAV type of fuel pump then you can only run about 10% veg oil to 90% Diesel. This is because Lucas pumps use fuel to lubricate them. If the fuel is too viscous (thick) then your fuel pump WILL seize.
If the engine has a Bosch fuel pump then you can get away with higher ratios of veg oil. My car has a Bosch fuel pump and I mix 3 litres of Veg Oil for every 9 litres of diesel. My car (Rover 25 2.0 turbo diesel) has done about 70,000 miles like this.
If you do not want to install the necessary fuel heater then I would advise you to BE CAUTIOUS about the veg oil ratio - especially in cold weather. Replacing the fuel pump can be VERY expensive.
Even if you only run a 10% blend then you WILL save money and it IS better for the environment.
My understanding about tax is that yes you are supposed to register yourself as a ';fuel producer'; and pay tax. However, I am not a tax expert.
There are plenty of web sites with information on this.
Hope this helps.
Update: I've just done a little research and the tax rules changed in the UK in 2007. Now you only have to declare and pay tax if you ';produce'; (and simply pouring vegetable oils into your car counts as producing fuel) more than 2,500 litres per year. Effectively this means you have no tax to pay if you run a blend of veg oil %26amp; dielsel :-)
Short answer no, the viscosity is to high. The injectors on a TDI are to small, often veg oil will eat the seals and gaskets on the fuel system. More importantly the TDi engine does not take well to veg oil as there is a major issue with the electronic timing.
Ja.
yep just fill her up and away you go, we are all doing it what took you so long to cotton on ?
lots of people are running on a 50% mix of diesel and veg oil try a discovery forum and let us know. the legislation was changed on this in july so its ok for personal use. thinking of trying this myselfmake up
He was explaining that plant oils are too thick and will plug up the fuel injectors causing exspensive repairs.
Further never ever use bio-diesels unless your vehicle is designed to run them. These fuels use additives to thin the plant-oils. These additives are very aggressive to seals and gaskets that are not specifically designed to be used in bio-diesel systems. Funny part is most low end engines will run bio-diesel from the factory and exspensive vehicles require a retro fit.
V
Veggie oil is the reason that some many old (loud) diesels are being sought after and prices are climbing faster then a rocket. They will run most anything due to the simplicity of their systems.Can i run a discovery tdi on veggie oil with no hard work involved and with no problems?
Yes you can run it on veggie oil. Let us know how it turns outCan i run a discovery tdi on veggie oil with no hard work involved and with no problems?
Maybe - but by rights I think you still need to pay some sort of fuel duty!!!
?????????????????
Yep, i think so, if it works tell me because i have another Discovery.
Without some sort of fuel/injector heater then you CANNOT simply pour vegetable oil into your car and expect it to run OK. You MUST thin the veg oil with Diesel. The ratio of Veg oil to Diesel depends of the type of fuel pump the engine has.
If the engine has a Lucas CAV type of fuel pump then you can only run about 10% veg oil to 90% Diesel. This is because Lucas pumps use fuel to lubricate them. If the fuel is too viscous (thick) then your fuel pump WILL seize.
If the engine has a Bosch fuel pump then you can get away with higher ratios of veg oil. My car has a Bosch fuel pump and I mix 3 litres of Veg Oil for every 9 litres of diesel. My car (Rover 25 2.0 turbo diesel) has done about 70,000 miles like this.
If you do not want to install the necessary fuel heater then I would advise you to BE CAUTIOUS about the veg oil ratio - especially in cold weather. Replacing the fuel pump can be VERY expensive.
Even if you only run a 10% blend then you WILL save money and it IS better for the environment.
My understanding about tax is that yes you are supposed to register yourself as a ';fuel producer'; and pay tax. However, I am not a tax expert.
There are plenty of web sites with information on this.
Hope this helps.
Update: I've just done a little research and the tax rules changed in the UK in 2007. Now you only have to declare and pay tax if you ';produce'; (and simply pouring vegetable oils into your car counts as producing fuel) more than 2,500 litres per year. Effectively this means you have no tax to pay if you run a blend of veg oil %26amp; dielsel :-)
Short answer no, the viscosity is to high. The injectors on a TDI are to small, often veg oil will eat the seals and gaskets on the fuel system. More importantly the TDi engine does not take well to veg oil as there is a major issue with the electronic timing.
Ja.
yep just fill her up and away you go, we are all doing it what took you so long to cotton on ?
lots of people are running on a 50% mix of diesel and veg oil try a discovery forum and let us know. the legislation was changed on this in july so its ok for personal use. thinking of trying this myself
Can you swap from regular SAE grade motor oil to Synthetic motor oil in your car's engine without problems?
I've heard you have to drain all the oil first and replace it with just the synthetic variety. Is synthetic oil better for the environment? Is it better for engine performance?Can you swap from regular SAE grade motor oil to Synthetic motor oil in your car's engine without problems?
Mostly wrong answers.... You CAN mix the two.... why is it they make synthetic blends? DUH!...
Oil filters (don't use cheaply made and overpriced fram) don't have to be changed at 3,000 miles.... this is what most think because of the old 3,000 mile oil change belief..... oil filters (like wix) can do 7500 miles easy, the filtration gets better the longer it stays on. Synthetic can do longer oil intervals..... they have a better cold start pumpability and stand up to higher heat longer (don't go by the coolant temp, up around the rings it can fry conventional) it doesn't have smaller molecules.... it has all uniform ones... instead of conventionals more un-uniform ones.
75,000 miles being high mileage is a load of bull, its just to sell high mileage oils... which is a big no brainer...., if you have no leaks.... just change over to syn and watch for leaks... synthetics do not cover up damaged seals like conventional would. High mileage oils are good though, they have a good additive pack. Pending no problems with the engine like coolant leaking into the oil (you may not even notice it by looking at the oil) or overheating problems.... I'd run it for 6 month oil changes. And yes it may up the mpg ever so slightly in SOME cases...Can you swap from regular SAE grade motor oil to Synthetic motor oil in your car's engine without problems?
Hi Mid nite,
It would be best to swap eng oils at your next scheduled oil change. but there is no need to go thru any extra steps, such as flushing the engine before switching over.
Synthetic oils or even synthetic blends do have some advantages, but of course cost isn't one of them.
Synthetic oils are designed to last longer, perhaps extending your oil change intervals, and it does actually increase your fuel mileage by reducing friction inside the engine, albeit not a great deal.
By extending the oil changer intervals, there is less waste oil to dispose of, but then again, this waste oil is also recycled and re-used as well.
Jerry Christopher
http://www.usedcarwise.com
You can go longer in between oil changes. That is about the only difference.
sure, no problem, change filter too.
Never mix the two.
It depends on the number of miles on your car. If it has over 75,000 miles, don't change, you will be wasting your money. It is better if your car has less than 50,000 miles to change over, and then, yes, you have to drain and fill with a new oil filter. An alternative is parasynthetic which is a mix of SAE and synthetic. It is cheaper and you reap some of the rewards of synthetic. Better for the environment....only if you get better gas milage, but the oil is still oil. Synthetic will help your engine run cooler and with less friction(usually), and is intended to stay in the engine for 5000 miles, but you still have to change the filter every 2500-3000miles, then add oil for the loss in the filter. We use synthetics in the race car, as it runs cooler and gets about 1.5 more HP at top end, where it counts.
I use a blend of both havent had problems with it.
From what I've heard it is not a good idea to switch to synthetic on a high mileage engine. I have been told that if you have worn seals they will leak with synthetic and not SAE because synthetic has smaller molecules that will slip past worn seals easly. Synthetic oil is really just recycled oil. Oil never really goes bad. You have to change oil because of the contaminates that get into it over time not because the oil itself changes in any way. Any performance you would get is from using a thinner viscosity oil. Hope this helps.
Mostly wrong answers.... You CAN mix the two.... why is it they make synthetic blends? DUH!...
Oil filters (don't use cheaply made and overpriced fram) don't have to be changed at 3,000 miles.... this is what most think because of the old 3,000 mile oil change belief..... oil filters (like wix) can do 7500 miles easy, the filtration gets better the longer it stays on. Synthetic can do longer oil intervals..... they have a better cold start pumpability and stand up to higher heat longer (don't go by the coolant temp, up around the rings it can fry conventional) it doesn't have smaller molecules.... it has all uniform ones... instead of conventionals more un-uniform ones.
75,000 miles being high mileage is a load of bull, its just to sell high mileage oils... which is a big no brainer...., if you have no leaks.... just change over to syn and watch for leaks... synthetics do not cover up damaged seals like conventional would. High mileage oils are good though, they have a good additive pack. Pending no problems with the engine like coolant leaking into the oil (you may not even notice it by looking at the oil) or overheating problems.... I'd run it for 6 month oil changes. And yes it may up the mpg ever so slightly in SOME cases...Can you swap from regular SAE grade motor oil to Synthetic motor oil in your car's engine without problems?
Hi Mid nite,
It would be best to swap eng oils at your next scheduled oil change. but there is no need to go thru any extra steps, such as flushing the engine before switching over.
Synthetic oils or even synthetic blends do have some advantages, but of course cost isn't one of them.
Synthetic oils are designed to last longer, perhaps extending your oil change intervals, and it does actually increase your fuel mileage by reducing friction inside the engine, albeit not a great deal.
By extending the oil changer intervals, there is less waste oil to dispose of, but then again, this waste oil is also recycled and re-used as well.
Jerry Christopher
http://www.usedcarwise.com
You can go longer in between oil changes. That is about the only difference.
sure, no problem, change filter too.
Never mix the two.
It depends on the number of miles on your car. If it has over 75,000 miles, don't change, you will be wasting your money. It is better if your car has less than 50,000 miles to change over, and then, yes, you have to drain and fill with a new oil filter. An alternative is parasynthetic which is a mix of SAE and synthetic. It is cheaper and you reap some of the rewards of synthetic. Better for the environment....only if you get better gas milage, but the oil is still oil. Synthetic will help your engine run cooler and with less friction(usually), and is intended to stay in the engine for 5000 miles, but you still have to change the filter every 2500-3000miles, then add oil for the loss in the filter. We use synthetics in the race car, as it runs cooler and gets about 1.5 more HP at top end, where it counts.
I use a blend of both havent had problems with it.
From what I've heard it is not a good idea to switch to synthetic on a high mileage engine. I have been told that if you have worn seals they will leak with synthetic and not SAE because synthetic has smaller molecules that will slip past worn seals easly. Synthetic oil is really just recycled oil. Oil never really goes bad. You have to change oil because of the contaminates that get into it over time not because the oil itself changes in any way. Any performance you would get is from using a thinner viscosity oil. Hope this helps.
How to flush a motorcycle engine after a water leakage in the oil problem ?
I just fixed my suzuki gsx-R 750 from a water leakage into to engine oil. Now I have to flush the engine. I've seen in supermarkets that they sell some kinda Engine Oil, that contains kerosene and other things ? Is it ok to use this, or just flush it with some cheap oil ??How to flush a motorcycle engine after a water leakage in the oil problem ?
I personally wouldn't use it. the motor oil also lubricates the clutch and any additives could damage the clutch. i would put new oil in run it for a few miles then change the oil again.How to flush a motorcycle engine after a water leakage in the oil problem ?
put cheap oil in it and run for a couple of minutes.drain and repeat on e more time.change the filter and put in new oil.you should be good to go.
I personally wouldn't use it. the motor oil also lubricates the clutch and any additives could damage the clutch. i would put new oil in run it for a few miles then change the oil again.How to flush a motorcycle engine after a water leakage in the oil problem ?
put cheap oil in it and run for a couple of minutes.drain and repeat on e more time.change the filter and put in new oil.you should be good to go.
Does anyone who owns a cadillac seville have problems with the engine specifically oil leaks? if so what year?
i've heard that the northstar engines leak oil.Does anyone who owns a cadillac seville have problems with the engine specifically oil leaks? if so what year?
All of the northstar engines that we have seen leak oil mainly from the intake, heads and rear main and this has a lot to do with not changing the oil at 3000 miles or 3 months..........you cant leave it in there for any longer and the same is true with the dex-cool antifreeze..
All of the northstar engines that we have seen leak oil mainly from the intake, heads and rear main and this has a lot to do with not changing the oil at 3000 miles or 3 months..........you cant leave it in there for any longer and the same is true with the dex-cool antifreeze..
I have a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with oil problems?
I have put a lot of time into this car and I thought I was about done. Now it does not seem to be getting enough oil pumped up to the cam shaft. could there be a clog somewhere or do I just need a new pump?
Thanks to you all for your time
TammyI have a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with oil problems?
have u been the oil changes......u can drop the oil pan,it is easy to do,and see if anything stuck in the oil pump screen,and u can change the oil pump with out taken the motor outI have a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with oil problems?
could be pump i would drop your crank and main bearing could be worn
put a pressure gauge on it to see or is the idiot light on. If your valves are not properly adjusted it will give you the illusion of no oil pressure.
New oil pump is the answer!Good luck
Thanks to you all for your time
TammyI have a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with oil problems?
have u been the oil changes......u can drop the oil pan,it is easy to do,and see if anything stuck in the oil pump screen,and u can change the oil pump with out taken the motor outI have a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird with oil problems?
could be pump i would drop your crank and main bearing could be worn
put a pressure gauge on it to see or is the idiot light on. If your valves are not properly adjusted it will give you the illusion of no oil pressure.
New oil pump is the answer!Good luck
What can you use essential oil rosemary for, is good for memory problems?
It doesn't really work that well. Try 'Higher Mind' if you're willing to take a chance. Other wise, check this website (www.glyconutrientsreference.com).What can you use essential oil rosemary for, is good for memory problems?
There are a few different chemotypes of Rosemary. Rosemary is best used for general fatigue and infection because it stimulates the body and mind generally. This is an excellent oil to inhale in the morning because it sharpens the mind and clears the sleepy dullness.
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What can you use essential oil rosemary for, is good for memory problems?
if you are wanting a better memory ,quit doing what ever is making you lose it. and eat more.
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i use it all the time but i cant remember what for,!!
I have heard that this is true. Try rubbing a small amount of the oil on a cool lightbulb for the lamp on your desk or on your wrists. When you turn on the light it will slowly warm and send out the scent.make up
There are a few different chemotypes of Rosemary. Rosemary is best used for general fatigue and infection because it stimulates the body and mind generally. This is an excellent oil to inhale in the morning because it sharpens the mind and clears the sleepy dullness.
www.eoils.net Report Abuse
What can you use essential oil rosemary for, is good for memory problems?
if you are wanting a better memory ,quit doing what ever is making you lose it. and eat more.
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i use it all the time but i cant remember what for,!!
I have heard that this is true. Try rubbing a small amount of the oil on a cool lightbulb for the lamp on your desk or on your wrists. When you turn on the light it will slowly warm and send out the scent.
Why do we humans are creating problems by fighting over lands,gas,oil and religions?
why do we humans are creating problems by fighting over lands,gas,oil and religions?Will it ever stop?Do you think world's political leaders and rulers are responsible for this current situation in the world?in your opinion what we can do to stop these all non-senses?Why do we humans are creating problems by fighting over lands,gas,oil and religions?
Started with the cave men fighting over the better caves or the better cave woman.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.Why do we humans are creating problems by fighting over lands,gas,oil and religions?
humans create problems because we do not see all sides of each situation. we cannot see the outcome of all our actions, and cannot see how another person has lived or will live.
So each person does the best they can to take care of the things that are important to them. This means that when two people want the same thing for themselves, they will fight. I don't think it will ever stop.
It is how people are, not just the leaders. The leaders only reflect the needs of their population.
As there are more and more people on the planet, and some have food, water, energy, land, resources while others don't, things will only get worse. We cannot stop it unless we get rid of at least 2/3 of the people on the planet.
The world would have to eliminate government. Government is the root of all evil. Religion is just another form of government.
The screaming monk above me thinks voting for one corrupt politician will some how be better than voting for the other corrupt politician. Voting is a waste of effort and only makes the corrupt leaders claim legitimacy. If no one voted at all, the crooks would have no support.
There will always be fight in this world. I mean you can not reach 100% peace. It is a human beeing. I think we can not stop that, the best thing you can do is not to act like that.
Hmm if you would like to change everything you would have to be even stronger hmm you know super powers lol. But aslong that someone like that does not exist, there will not be peace. I mean it is like having sex for virginity.
It all comes down to us. For a starter, do you vote?
Started with the cave men fighting over the better caves or the better cave woman.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.Why do we humans are creating problems by fighting over lands,gas,oil and religions?
humans create problems because we do not see all sides of each situation. we cannot see the outcome of all our actions, and cannot see how another person has lived or will live.
So each person does the best they can to take care of the things that are important to them. This means that when two people want the same thing for themselves, they will fight. I don't think it will ever stop.
It is how people are, not just the leaders. The leaders only reflect the needs of their population.
As there are more and more people on the planet, and some have food, water, energy, land, resources while others don't, things will only get worse. We cannot stop it unless we get rid of at least 2/3 of the people on the planet.
The world would have to eliminate government. Government is the root of all evil. Religion is just another form of government.
The screaming monk above me thinks voting for one corrupt politician will some how be better than voting for the other corrupt politician. Voting is a waste of effort and only makes the corrupt leaders claim legitimacy. If no one voted at all, the crooks would have no support.
There will always be fight in this world. I mean you can not reach 100% peace. It is a human beeing. I think we can not stop that, the best thing you can do is not to act like that.
Hmm if you would like to change everything you would have to be even stronger hmm you know super powers lol. But aslong that someone like that does not exist, there will not be peace. I mean it is like having sex for virginity.
It all comes down to us. For a starter, do you vote?
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