Comments on: 10 Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change (and/or Tune-up or Service) https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/ Car Maintenance, General Repair, Troubleshooting, and Everything Car Related Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:31:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1221106 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:12:28 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1221106 In reply to David.

I have no idea. I’m not sure the problem is related to changing the oil though. Were there any codes when the engine cut like that?

If there are no codes to point you in the right direction, check air, fuel, spark, timing. Make sure you don’t have any relays going out like the fuel pump relay.

]]> By: David https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1220088 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:13:26 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1220088 I drive a hyundai elantra 2012 and have recently changed my transmission oil. About changing my engine oil too although it passes the full mark on the dipstick and is just a little dark brown. Few days, my engine went off suddenly on 3 different occasions when I was making a journey. When I manage to park, turn the key knob off and start it again,it starts again for me to continue my journey. What might be the cause of this problem??

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1125712 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:25:27 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1125712 In reply to Kayleen.

Could you tell where the oil was coming from?

It’s normal for a tiny bit of oil to spill around the filter housing or drain plug during an oil change. You could try wiping off the source of the oil and see if more returns. If more returns, you probably have a leak. If you don’t see any more spots, this was probably just residual oil that wasn’t wiped off the engine when the oil was changed.

It’s also possible they forgot to use a crush washer for the drain plug or didn’t tighten the oil filter all the way. Just keep an eye on the oil underneath the car and the oil level on the dipstick for a while. If you notice a problem, consider bringing the vehicle back to the shop that performed the work in the first place.

]]> By: Kayleen https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1124452 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:17:55 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1124452 My car has had a oil change yesterday I went to work today and noticed some oil underneath it a decent size circle but not like a puddle I had to press on it for the oil to be on my finger. I’m not sure if it could be a leak or if they didn’t tighten something?

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1113782 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:42:20 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1113782 In reply to Jonah.

Awesome! Thanks for the update Jonah, appreciate hearing the resolution.

]]> By: Jonah https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1113666 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:17:04 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1113666 In reply to Sean.

Hi All,

Apologies for my late response.
I eventually had my car undergo the following services and that solved the issue I earlier raised:

1. Clean up of al Injector Nozzles
2. Replacement of all eight plugs
3. Oil and Filter change.
4. Battery charge (as got drained earlier on)

It now idles steadily and as should.

Thank you Sean for your time and assistance.

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1047919 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:20:47 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1047919 In reply to Jonah.

Good luck Jonah, let us know how it goes.

]]> By: Jonah https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1045322 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:54:27 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1045322 Thank you Sean for your responses so far.
Yes, the check engine light is on.
Your response provides some bit of insight. I’ll have my vehicle scanned over this weekend and I hope to resolve all of this.

Thank you

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1044244 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:03:06 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1044244 In reply to Jonah.

Is your check engine light on after reconnecting the terminal?

Whether your check engine light is on or not: when you disconnect the battery, sometimes the ECU has to relearn some of its parameters. If it had a strong adjustment for fuel trims or something, perhaps that is why your vehicle is suddenly running rough. You can check this yourself using an automotive scan tool.

Here are some scan tool ideas if you’re interested in picking one up for yourself: https://cartreatments.com/best-automotive-scan-tool/

]]> By: Jonah https://cartreatments.com/10-signs-your-car-needs-an-oil-change-and-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1042296 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:26:29 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=1741#comment-1042296 In reply to Sean.

No, it did not idle poorly before I noticed the terminal was disconnected. I noticed the terminal was disconnected when I got back to the vehicle (after the incident) and tried to start it and it won’t. So, I popped the hood and saw that the terminal was out and connected it back and the car started.

Also, days before the disconnection of the terminal, it jerked a little bit when I shift the gear into Drive and then either step on the brakes to bring the car to a halt or maybe stop at a traffic light.

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