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Anonymous Posted on Jul 21, 2010

My Oil light has flashed at me & binged. How do I know what oil to put into the car?

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If your oil is not low and your oil light is flashing I recomend you find someone who can do an oil pressure test, those vehicles have been known to clog up the oil pickup screen and starve the engine for oil. if your car has the 2.0 liter engine I recomend 5w 30 oil its good for all temp ranges.

Testimonial: "Thanks again! The oil is low on the dip stick- I will fill & see how that works- The engine is making a ticking noise- could this be due to the oil?"

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If binging means a sound from the unit, then it really is low on oil?? depending upon where you live, hot weather, cool weather..?? an all around GOOD Brand oil weight is 20/20, have used it for many yrs...

Testimonial: "Thank you so much for the help!! I checked the dip stick & the oil is very low.. 20/20 is what I should use?? "

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