Which Oil, and Engine wash.
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Which Oil, and Engine wash.
So we just picked up out first ES its a 97 with 161,000, car sounds quiet, runs so smooth, the only issue is the left signal blinks really fast unlike the right side it blinks normal.
my question is this, the car was owned by a corporate and always maintained, when we went to pick it up i forgot to ask when was the oil change done and what type oil they used, was it conventional or synthetic, i dont know.
I have another car with 100,000+ miles on it but i always have used synthetic because that is what toyota said.
Should i change the oil in the ES now or wait, oil doesnt look that dark, and if i change it or when its time to change it, can i use 5W-30 full synthetic or high mileage oil?
And the engine compartment is DIRTY!!!! can i wash it like how i wash my other car or leave it alone? i don't use any pressure hose just my regular garden hose.
Thanks guys
my question is this, the car was owned by a corporate and always maintained, when we went to pick it up i forgot to ask when was the oil change done and what type oil they used, was it conventional or synthetic, i dont know.
I have another car with 100,000+ miles on it but i always have used synthetic because that is what toyota said.
Should i change the oil in the ES now or wait, oil doesnt look that dark, and if i change it or when its time to change it, can i use 5W-30 full synthetic or high mileage oil?
And the engine compartment is DIRTY!!!! can i wash it like how i wash my other car or leave it alone? i don't use any pressure hose just my regular garden hose.
Thanks guys
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When in doubt, just change the oil. Oil change costs $30. Engine rebuilt = $$$$$.
One of the turn signal bulbs is burnt.
You can switch back and forth between synthetic and conventional oil. You can take advantage of the extended oil change interval on synthetic oil. Use the search function.
One of the turn signal bulbs is burnt.
You can switch back and forth between synthetic and conventional oil. You can take advantage of the extended oil change interval on synthetic oil. Use the search function.
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When in doubt, just change the oil. Oil change costs $30. Engine rebuilt = $$$$$.
One of the turn signal bulbs is burnt.
You can switch back and forth between synthetic and conventional oil. You can take advantage of the extended oil change interval on synthetic oil. Use the search function.
One of the turn signal bulbs is burnt.
You can switch back and forth between synthetic and conventional oil. You can take advantage of the extended oil change interval on synthetic oil. Use the search function.
Im going to change the bulb, thanks on that one.
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for the engine wash ..i use meguiars engine cleaner and then use a washing mitt to remove any grease and then spray and finally after drying off i use Adams in and out spray for the perfect shine...
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Take some pics tooo..good luck
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I buy whatever oil is cheapest and wait for it to go on sale. Advance auto had oil and filter change special for a 5 quart jug of Peak 10w30 and Purolator filter for $10. Can't beat that.
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There was a purple bottle that said Super Clean and used that....for the little shine you see i used good old armorALL on the black stuff.
Yes that is the next step, there is a place near me that does Trans-Flush im going to swing by and see which arm i have to give them lol
Yes that is the next step, there is a place near me that does Trans-Flush im going to swing by and see which arm i have to give them lol
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