I've always been really into cars and I want to try and get a job at an auto parts store like Autozone or somewhere like that.. Although, I don't want to look stupid if someone comes in asking me to do something that I don't know how to do. I know a good bit of things about cars just not a whole lot. I've seen girls working at auto parts stores before, and I've never seen them have to do a lot of things. Does anyone know what exactly they look for when they hire people??Auto parts store experts please!!?
There going to look for you expertise in car parts sales and mechanical ability. There going to want someone who has some kind of knowledge about cars. You can always brush up on how to do certain things along with getting more knowledge on diagnosing problems. Your there to help them find the right part along with helping them diagnose the problem because a lot of people don't have the money to pay for a mechanic to diagnose a car.Auto parts store experts please!!?
Your knowledge of cars will help alot.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Auto parts store Xmas day?
I need a u bolt for my jeep we are going 4x4ing tomorrow are their any auto parts stores open in the Seattle Tacoma washingtion area?Auto parts store Xmas day?
just need to call around, but not likely.
just need to call around, but not likely.
Where can I find a 2000 Chevy Metro tie rod , it seems that there is not an auto parts store?
out there, even online, that carries it!Where can I find a 2000 Chevy Metro tie rod , it seems that there is not an auto parts store?
Is it an inner or an outer?? If you cant find one at your local parts place just go to a GM dealer sometimes on front end parts the dealer can actually be less expensive. Good Luck!!
contact you local salvage yard and see if they can't locate one.Where can I find a 2000 Chevy Metro tie rod , it seems that there is not an auto parts store?
I thought that the metro was phased out before 2000..
Napa doesn't carry it, Sorry to say, may have to hit up the dealership. Also, a word of advice, you may not want to buy steering, or alignment parts from a junkyard. Its probably why they are there in the first place. Nothing much is guaranteed there.Where can I find a 2000 Chevy Metro tie rod , it seems that there is not an auto parts store?
Try Napa. Or Pep Boys.
Try doing a web search under collison parts. Tthat might helptravel trailers
Is it an inner or an outer?? If you cant find one at your local parts place just go to a GM dealer sometimes on front end parts the dealer can actually be less expensive. Good Luck!!
contact you local salvage yard and see if they can't locate one.Where can I find a 2000 Chevy Metro tie rod , it seems that there is not an auto parts store?
I thought that the metro was phased out before 2000..
Napa doesn't carry it, Sorry to say, may have to hit up the dealership. Also, a word of advice, you may not want to buy steering, or alignment parts from a junkyard. Its probably why they are there in the first place. Nothing much is guaranteed there.Where can I find a 2000 Chevy Metro tie rod , it seems that there is not an auto parts store?
Try Napa. Or Pep Boys.
Try doing a web search under collison parts. Tthat might help
Is there an online Auto Body Parts store that will paint the parts they sell?
Im looking for a Tacoma front bumper but all the ones I found are black or primer grey. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place that will paint the parts they sell. Thank youIs there an online Auto Body Parts store that will paint the parts they sell?
No, for the simple reason that it's impossible to ship it without it getting damaged, and the cost of the paint and painting would triple the price of the parts.Is there an online Auto Body Parts store that will paint the parts they sell?
Bodyshops may do that if they have a mess of parts lying around but otherwise that is why you can buy spray bombs, or a paint brush and can of paint.DIY
How many truck colors are there for Tacoma? So that is "why" it is black(as black goes with everything - or primer grey in case you want to get it painted the same color as your vehicle.Is there an online Auto Body Parts store that will paint the parts they sell?
i am not sure of an actual parts dept. that will sell painted but i do know what some EBAY sellers will sell new painted parts. you could check that but also be aware that buying painted will cost more than primer or black.
No, for the simple reason that it's impossible to ship it without it getting damaged, and the cost of the paint and painting would triple the price of the parts.Is there an online Auto Body Parts store that will paint the parts they sell?
Bodyshops may do that if they have a mess of parts lying around but otherwise that is why you can buy spray bombs, or a paint brush and can of paint.DIY
How many truck colors are there for Tacoma? So that is "why" it is black(as black goes with everything - or primer grey in case you want to get it painted the same color as your vehicle.Is there an online Auto Body Parts store that will paint the parts they sell?
i am not sure of an actual parts dept. that will sell painted but i do know what some EBAY sellers will sell new painted parts. you could check that but also be aware that buying painted will cost more than primer or black.
Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
By a regular store, I could mean a grocery store that also has a Pharmacy and office supplies, car stuff, magazines, etc., or a gas station, or whatever. By an auto parts store, I don't mean one that sells just auto parts. The ones I've been to sell everything car-related. What I'm getting at here is, is a place that sells all car stuff gonna charge you more cuz that's where you'd go to get everything you need for your car or would a regular store charge you more cuz that's not their most popular items?Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
It depends on which store you go to. A convenience store.. DEFINITELY. Wal-Mart usually runs about the same as the auto part stores. It depends on which store you go to. WalGreens usually runs higher. I would suggest a WalMart or the parts store. Parts stores usually beat competitor's prices too! Try that out. You could even call your local stores and do a price check on an item at each store.
Well if I understand your question will buying car parts at say a auto parts store cost more then say a place like wal-mart.
In Most cases yes. however since most polish and antifreeze and other products that depend on the oil industry yes. It seems that the oil company's can just about charge what thy want for anything mad from oil and its by products.
Since that hurricane that just about wiped out most of the off shore oil platforms oil and its byproducts are going up.
If say you buy auto products from wal-mart and such places buy in quantity. The more thy buy the cheaper the cost.
Sure auto parts charge more for parts thy don't have the quantity of story's like the "super stores" thy have to charge a little more.
Hope this answers your question and thanks for the question.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
walmart would be most cheap...and then places like autozone...oreilly autoparts.... but not grocery stores...or drug stores. gas stations have a high mark up on stuff they sell anyway, so definitely not those either.
I find it varies upon items, usually it seems the auto part store a little higher on car preventive maintenance.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
I've seen similar prices at both, auto stores will have more sales on stuff like oil and filters.
It depends on which store you go to. A convenience store.. DEFINITELY. Wal-Mart usually runs about the same as the auto part stores. It depends on which store you go to. WalGreens usually runs higher. I would suggest a WalMart or the parts store. Parts stores usually beat competitor's prices too! Try that out. You could even call your local stores and do a price check on an item at each store.
Well if I understand your question will buying car parts at say a auto parts store cost more then say a place like wal-mart.
In Most cases yes. however since most polish and antifreeze and other products that depend on the oil industry yes. It seems that the oil company's can just about charge what thy want for anything mad from oil and its by products.
Since that hurricane that just about wiped out most of the off shore oil platforms oil and its byproducts are going up.
If say you buy auto products from wal-mart and such places buy in quantity. The more thy buy the cheaper the cost.
Sure auto parts charge more for parts thy don't have the quantity of story's like the "super stores" thy have to charge a little more.
Hope this answers your question and thanks for the question.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
walmart would be most cheap...and then places like autozone...oreilly autoparts.... but not grocery stores...or drug stores. gas stations have a high mark up on stuff they sell anyway, so definitely not those either.
I find it varies upon items, usually it seems the auto part store a little higher on car preventive maintenance.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
I've seen similar prices at both, auto stores will have more sales on stuff like oil and filters.
Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
By a regular store, I could mean a grocery store that also has a Pharmacy and office supplies, car stuff, magazines, etc., or a gas station, or whatever. By an auto parts store, I don't mean one that sells just auto parts. The ones I've been to sell everything car-related. What I'm getting at here is, is a place that sells all car stuff gonna charge you more cuz that's where you'd go to get everything you need for your car or would a regular store charge you more cuz that's not their most popular items?Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
I know for a fact that a quart of oil is cheaper at an auto parts store; Auto Zone, Pep Boys than at a gas station and probably the other places you mentioned as well. Plus you have more options for all those products at the auto parts store.
So, to narrow it down, a regular store can and will charge more because if you're buying it there, it is most likely something you need right then and you pretty much have to get it. You know, the core pricniple of economics; supply and demand.
"a regular store charge you more cuz that's not their most popular items?"
There's your answer right there! Grocery stores usually charge more and have a limited selection. The exception is some place like Wal-Mart, there oil is cheap although the price has gone up recently. So I'd say your best bet is with auto parts stores.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
i would recommend going to a car store. their products should be more higher quality and the people working in the store would know more about what you want to buy. even if they are more expensive, i think it would be worth going to the car store.
CHain stores seem to have lower prices than like a single auto parts store. best prices will be at target, kmart or walmart, they can buy that same oil or antifreeze in such huge quantities, they can sell it for less.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
Higher price doesn't always mean better quality... Take wal mart for example... same big jug of mobil one at advance for 25 bucks.... and at wally world its 20.... and not always the autoparts stores know they're stuff.... napa would be a exception.... they usually know they're stuff...
I know for a fact that a quart of oil is cheaper at an auto parts store; Auto Zone, Pep Boys than at a gas station and probably the other places you mentioned as well. Plus you have more options for all those products at the auto parts store.
So, to narrow it down, a regular store can and will charge more because if you're buying it there, it is most likely something you need right then and you pretty much have to get it. You know, the core pricniple of economics; supply and demand.
"a regular store charge you more cuz that's not their most popular items?"
There's your answer right there! Grocery stores usually charge more and have a limited selection. The exception is some place like Wal-Mart, there oil is cheap although the price has gone up recently. So I'd say your best bet is with auto parts stores.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
i would recommend going to a car store. their products should be more higher quality and the people working in the store would know more about what you want to buy. even if they are more expensive, i think it would be worth going to the car store.
CHain stores seem to have lower prices than like a single auto parts store. best prices will be at target, kmart or walmart, they can buy that same oil or antifreeze in such huge quantities, they can sell it for less.Are car care accessories, oil, coolant, etc. gonna be more expensive at a regular store or auto parts store?
Higher price doesn't always mean better quality... Take wal mart for example... same big jug of mobil one at advance for 25 bucks.... and at wally world its 20.... and not always the autoparts stores know they're stuff.... napa would be a exception.... they usually know they're stuff...
Is there a national auto parts store that rents tools?
Just wondering I was told there was but the person who told me couldn't remember which one. I need the tool to change my ball jointsIs there a national auto parts store that rents tools?
Auto Zone does. That's the only one I can think of off the top of my head but I'm pretty sure I've seen other places that will too. Maybe the others aren't national, but I'm sure Auto Zone does.
Auto Zone does. That's the only one I can think of off the top of my head but I'm pretty sure I've seen other places that will too. Maybe the others aren't national, but I'm sure Auto Zone does.
Are there any good products I can buy at a auto parts store to fix some hail damage on the hood of my car?
I have an old (98) Grand Am that has some slight hail damange on the hood. I was hoping to maybe fix it or lessen it somewhat and have it painted. Any ideas? ALSO, I WANT TO FIND A COMPANY THAT WOULD HAUL MY CAR FROM THE MIDWEST TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. IT WILL BE ALITTLE OVER 2000 MILES. I CAN'T DRIVE IT MYSELF BUT WAS HOPING TO FIND A COMPANY THAT DOES THAT SORTS OF THINGS. ANY HELP? WEBSITES? I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF IT'S POSSIBLE AS I WANT TO KEEP MY CAR FOR ANOTHER YEAR. HELP? PLEASE PLEASE?!!Are there any good products I can buy at a auto parts store to fix some hail damage on the hood of my car?
body shops will bondo and touch up small hail damage or a tech high school auto shop class get it done 4 free they get the credit for class
lot way to send car's cost lot of dollars everything from ups trains trucks etc. cheaper to have friend put it on a flat bed truck and drive it for you know any wrecker drivers or junk yards employeeAre there any good products I can buy at a auto parts store to fix some hail damage on the hood of my car?
get some dry ice -sm. blocks,just2-3. and rub over spots. it`ll make dents pop-up,but be real,real careful!!!!!!!!!!miata
body shops will bondo and touch up small hail damage or a tech high school auto shop class get it done 4 free they get the credit for class
lot way to send car's cost lot of dollars everything from ups trains trucks etc. cheaper to have friend put it on a flat bed truck and drive it for you know any wrecker drivers or junk yards employeeAre there any good products I can buy at a auto parts store to fix some hail damage on the hood of my car?
get some dry ice -sm. blocks,just2-3. and rub over spots. it`ll make dents pop-up,but be real,real careful!!!!!!!!!!
What does a resonator do on a 2001 grand am and can you buy one at the local auto parts store?
A resonator helps quiet noise caused by airflow by forcing it through some baffles and causing the sound waves to form a destructive pattern of waves.
You can get one at your local O'Reilly Auto Parts store or online:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=resonatorWhat does a resonator do on a 2001 grand am and can you buy one at the local auto parts store?
It just quiets the exhaust system down and yes you can get one at any parts store.
You can get one at your local O'Reilly Auto Parts store or online:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=resonatorWhat does a resonator do on a 2001 grand am and can you buy one at the local auto parts store?
It just quiets the exhaust system down and yes you can get one at any parts store.
What is a good on-line auto parts store to order used parts?
A transmission for a 1996 Lincoln ContinentalWhat is a good on-line auto parts store to order used parts?
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ebayWhat is a good on-line auto parts store to order used parts?
I suggest pull a part in nashville,Tn. I have the address and phone #, the only problem may be that you have to take it off yourself.
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ebayWhat is a good on-line auto parts store to order used parts?
I suggest pull a part in nashville,Tn. I have the address and phone #, the only problem may be that you have to take it off yourself.
Is there a 24 hour auto parts store in alabama?
looking for auto parts stores in alabama helpIs there a 24 hour auto parts store in alabama?
Walmart is the closest thing
Walmart is the closest thing
Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
The so-called "universal" or "all" anti-freeze/summer coolant is not a good thing to mix with the VW/Audi coolant. Late model VW's use G12++ coolant, which supercedes the previous G12 coolant.
G12++ can be mixed with G12, I'm not 100% certain if it can mix with the old VW "blue" for older cars.
You can purchase the G12++ at some imported parts (spares) store that specialize in European or esp. German imports. Some websites sell imported coolant that is formulated to meet either G12 or G12++ specs.
If your car requires G12, don't mix it with something else other than G12 or G12++. You could an expensive repair as history has shown that other coolants don't mix. On some bogs, people claim that usage of the .wrong coolant can cause the mixture to jell, I've never seen that, but I suppose its possible.
What I can confirm is that overheating has happened when the G12/G12++ is mixed with the wrong stuff. So, do your self a favour and buy the right stuff either from a dealership, parts specialist, or on the web at sites like: www.blauparts.com or www.germanautoparts.com.
By the way, you do know that the power steering and transmission fluids for most late model VW is also special and not easily found, don't you? I've dealt with more failures to steering racks because people added the wrong fluid time and time again. Always carry extra power steering fluid with you along with the coolant and trans fluid in case you need a top off. This is especially important if you use a quick lube place; more wrong fluids have been added by quick lube places because they don't know that cars use special fluids. Just a word to the wise. You want avoid a $1000 steering rack replacement!
Hope this helps, a car nut.Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
Yes, you can. In fact, avoid buying things from the dealership because they usually charge too much. A good brand of antifreeze is Zerex. I will post some links below so that you know what type to use. If your car has never had the coolant flushed, you should flush the radiator as well.
"a car nut" is dead on.
If you're doing a full flush and will be filling it ONLY with some Prestone "All vehicle" stuff your car would probably be fine, but mixing the factory stuff and junk aftermarket stuff can cause some real nightmares.Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
Get the anti-freeze that said 'For ALL vehicles'. Old anti-freeze formula are not recommended for modern VW. They cost about the same so get the 'ALL'.
ROFL....my first thought was that VWs do not use anti-freeze as their engines are air cooled.
Kind of shows you how old I am......LOL...
Yes, you can buy it at an auto parts store.....Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
Yes, you can get it there.
if your vw has a radiator ; you certainly can.
G12++ can be mixed with G12, I'm not 100% certain if it can mix with the old VW "blue" for older cars.
You can purchase the G12++ at some imported parts (spares) store that specialize in European or esp. German imports. Some websites sell imported coolant that is formulated to meet either G12 or G12++ specs.
If your car requires G12, don't mix it with something else other than G12 or G12++. You could an expensive repair as history has shown that other coolants don't mix. On some bogs, people claim that usage of the .wrong coolant can cause the mixture to jell, I've never seen that, but I suppose its possible.
What I can confirm is that overheating has happened when the G12/G12++ is mixed with the wrong stuff. So, do your self a favour and buy the right stuff either from a dealership, parts specialist, or on the web at sites like: www.blauparts.com or www.germanautoparts.com.
By the way, you do know that the power steering and transmission fluids for most late model VW is also special and not easily found, don't you? I've dealt with more failures to steering racks because people added the wrong fluid time and time again. Always carry extra power steering fluid with you along with the coolant and trans fluid in case you need a top off. This is especially important if you use a quick lube place; more wrong fluids have been added by quick lube places because they don't know that cars use special fluids. Just a word to the wise. You want avoid a $1000 steering rack replacement!
Hope this helps, a car nut.Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
Yes, you can. In fact, avoid buying things from the dealership because they usually charge too much. A good brand of antifreeze is Zerex. I will post some links below so that you know what type to use. If your car has never had the coolant flushed, you should flush the radiator as well.
"a car nut" is dead on.
If you're doing a full flush and will be filling it ONLY with some Prestone "All vehicle" stuff your car would probably be fine, but mixing the factory stuff and junk aftermarket stuff can cause some real nightmares.Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
Get the anti-freeze that said 'For ALL vehicles'. Old anti-freeze formula are not recommended for modern VW. They cost about the same so get the 'ALL'.
ROFL....my first thought was that VWs do not use anti-freeze as their engines are air cooled.
Kind of shows you how old I am......LOL...
Yes, you can buy it at an auto parts store.....Can i buy antifreeze for vw at a auto parts store besides the car dealer?
Yes, you can get it there.
if your vw has a radiator ; you certainly can.
How hard would it be to get a job at an auto parts store with broken leg and being on crutches?
impossible right now you're a liabilityHow hard would it be to get a job at an auto parts store with broken leg and being on crutches?
better have a damn good resume!superchips
better have a damn good resume!
What's the best business structure for auto parts store?
LLC, INC, ...?
Thank youWhat's the best business structure for auto parts store?
LLC. It gives your personal assets the same protection as a corporation, but is easier to setup.What's the best business structure for auto parts store?
A corporation, chartered by the state in which it is headquartered, is considered by law to be a unique entity, separate and apart from those who own it. A corporation can be
taxed; it can be sued; it can enter into contractual agreements. The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. The shareholders elect a board of directors to oversee the major policies and decisions. The corporation has a life of its own and does not dissolve when ownership changes.
The LLC is a hybrid business structure now permissible in most states. Its designed to provide the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership. Formation is more complex and formal than that of a general partnership. The owners are members, and the duration of the LLC is usually determined when the organization papers are filed. LLC's must not have more than two of the four characteristics that define corporations: Limited liability to the extent of assets; continuity of life; centralization of management; and free transferability of ownership interests. Owners have limited personal liability for business debts even if they participate in management. Profit and loss can be allocated differently than ownership interests. IRS rules now allow LLCs to choose between being taxed as partnership or corporation.
Take into account the following when deciding business formation:
Your vision regarding the size and nature of your business.
The level of control you wish to have.
The level of "structure" you are willing to deal with.
The business's vulnerability to lawsuits.
Tax implications of the different ownership structures.
Expected profit (or loss) of the business.
Whether or not you need to re-invest earnings into the business.
Your need for access to cash out of the business for yourself.
Advantages of an LLC :
Has no limit to the number of owners
Owners can report profit and loss on their individual tax returns
Not required to hold annual meetings or record minutes
Advantages of a Corporation:
May issue shares of stock to attract investors
Corporate income splitting may help lower overall tax liability
Disadvantages of an LLC:
Cannot engage in corporate income splitting to lower tax liability
Cannot issue stock
Disadvantages of a Corporation:
Double taxation of corporate profits and shareholder dividends
Must hold annual meetings and record minutes
S Corporations have restrictions on number of owners
Thank youWhat's the best business structure for auto parts store?
LLC. It gives your personal assets the same protection as a corporation, but is easier to setup.What's the best business structure for auto parts store?
A corporation, chartered by the state in which it is headquartered, is considered by law to be a unique entity, separate and apart from those who own it. A corporation can be
taxed; it can be sued; it can enter into contractual agreements. The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. The shareholders elect a board of directors to oversee the major policies and decisions. The corporation has a life of its own and does not dissolve when ownership changes.
The LLC is a hybrid business structure now permissible in most states. Its designed to provide the limited liability features of a corporation and the tax efficiencies and operational flexibility of a partnership. Formation is more complex and formal than that of a general partnership. The owners are members, and the duration of the LLC is usually determined when the organization papers are filed. LLC's must not have more than two of the four characteristics that define corporations: Limited liability to the extent of assets; continuity of life; centralization of management; and free transferability of ownership interests. Owners have limited personal liability for business debts even if they participate in management. Profit and loss can be allocated differently than ownership interests. IRS rules now allow LLCs to choose between being taxed as partnership or corporation.
Take into account the following when deciding business formation:
Your vision regarding the size and nature of your business.
The level of control you wish to have.
The level of "structure" you are willing to deal with.
The business's vulnerability to lawsuits.
Tax implications of the different ownership structures.
Expected profit (or loss) of the business.
Whether or not you need to re-invest earnings into the business.
Your need for access to cash out of the business for yourself.
Advantages of an LLC :
Has no limit to the number of owners
Owners can report profit and loss on their individual tax returns
Not required to hold annual meetings or record minutes
Advantages of a Corporation:
May issue shares of stock to attract investors
Corporate income splitting may help lower overall tax liability
Disadvantages of an LLC:
Cannot engage in corporate income splitting to lower tax liability
Cannot issue stock
Disadvantages of a Corporation:
Double taxation of corporate profits and shareholder dividends
Must hold annual meetings and record minutes
S Corporations have restrictions on number of owners
Was in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
Now I would like all you mechanics. What do you think
Ok or not okWas in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
I can't understand why so many people want to put absolute confidence it whatever "THEY" say, when "THEY" can't even be identified. Or if you feel safe following "Their" advice, go for it. Or better yet, If you're willing to trust the mechanical needs of your automobile to typed messages on the internet, more power to you. Personally I'd take my car to my mechanic and have my oil changed out for fear of all the unknowns that could possibly happen from blending oil and synthetics. Best of luck to you and your car with your decision.
It's okay, but not really suggested. Because if you have synthetic oil in car, then adding regular oil with thicken it up and make it loose some of its special synthetic lubricating ability.
It's worse to mix oil weights (20W50, 10W30, etc). Engines nowadays are very specific. Their tolerances are marginal, meaning the engines are made so that there's little room for mistakes or changes. If an engine is made to use only 20W50, then that's what you should use. If you use a different oil, the motor will run, but not to the best as it was designed.
In old days, 50 years ago, cars weren't built so precisely. So you could mix oil weights with no problem. But modern cars are much more needing specific oil weights.
Now, if you've got regular oil in car and add some synthetic oil, as long as it's same weight, then that helps the regular oil a little bit, just a little bit, by thinning it so it moves easier in motor.
But it's just better to keep same kind of oil in engine and not mix oils or weights. YOu can mix brands, but even then, it changes the oil that was originally in the motor. I have found that Castrol regular oil works great for my old car, even gives me couple extra mpg. I used to use Walmart brand oil and it was okay, but Catrol works great in my car. Now, if I put a qt of the walmart oil in all my castrol oil, it'd not get me as good of performance if I had only Castrol oil in it.
It's just better for the machine if you kept the oil the same. Whether different kind, weight, or brand.
But yes, you can add synthetic with regular oil.Was in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
Yes, they are fine to mix. There is no big advantage to mixing but no harm either.
All modern motor oils are cross compatible. You can safely mix synthetic with conventional, mix brands, and mix grades (5W-30 with a 10W-40, for example). There is no logical reason to do that but if you are just topping off your oil and need to use whatever, that's fine. Stick with the good brand name oils and you won't have a problem.
I only put synthetic oil in my truck. I was told keep it synthetic or regular. Don't mix.Was in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
I would say that 1qt regular oil to 4qts of syntec would be ok but if I was doing an oil change I would try to stay with
Only one kind of oil.
You can buy synthetic blend so why would it not be ok the mix.......md
Here is a total news flash. Today, all IMPORTANT oils are car specific. If you READ the labels, on the back it will tell you which cars the oil was designed for. For example, oil for VW requires oil that meets specification 502/505. Oil for Asian cars must meet JASO specs. If the oil is for GM, it will say so ON THE BACK of the container. SEE??? Chrysler and Honda, in general, use the same oil "qualities". Get it??? by the way, it IS ok to mix regular with synthetic. My advice, though, is to stick with 100% synthetic since it will NOT make sludge or cause lubrication issues later on. Regular oils ALWAYS do! GET SMART, and read the LABELS!!!!
Ok or not okWas in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
I can't understand why so many people want to put absolute confidence it whatever "THEY" say, when "THEY" can't even be identified. Or if you feel safe following "Their" advice, go for it. Or better yet, If you're willing to trust the mechanical needs of your automobile to typed messages on the internet, more power to you. Personally I'd take my car to my mechanic and have my oil changed out for fear of all the unknowns that could possibly happen from blending oil and synthetics. Best of luck to you and your car with your decision.
It's okay, but not really suggested. Because if you have synthetic oil in car, then adding regular oil with thicken it up and make it loose some of its special synthetic lubricating ability.
It's worse to mix oil weights (20W50, 10W30, etc). Engines nowadays are very specific. Their tolerances are marginal, meaning the engines are made so that there's little room for mistakes or changes. If an engine is made to use only 20W50, then that's what you should use. If you use a different oil, the motor will run, but not to the best as it was designed.
In old days, 50 years ago, cars weren't built so precisely. So you could mix oil weights with no problem. But modern cars are much more needing specific oil weights.
Now, if you've got regular oil in car and add some synthetic oil, as long as it's same weight, then that helps the regular oil a little bit, just a little bit, by thinning it so it moves easier in motor.
But it's just better to keep same kind of oil in engine and not mix oils or weights. YOu can mix brands, but even then, it changes the oil that was originally in the motor. I have found that Castrol regular oil works great for my old car, even gives me couple extra mpg. I used to use Walmart brand oil and it was okay, but Catrol works great in my car. Now, if I put a qt of the walmart oil in all my castrol oil, it'd not get me as good of performance if I had only Castrol oil in it.
It's just better for the machine if you kept the oil the same. Whether different kind, weight, or brand.
But yes, you can add synthetic with regular oil.Was in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
Yes, they are fine to mix. There is no big advantage to mixing but no harm either.
All modern motor oils are cross compatible. You can safely mix synthetic with conventional, mix brands, and mix grades (5W-30 with a 10W-40, for example). There is no logical reason to do that but if you are just topping off your oil and need to use whatever, that's fine. Stick with the good brand name oils and you won't have a problem.
I only put synthetic oil in my truck. I was told keep it synthetic or regular. Don't mix.Was in an auto parts store today and thy said it was ok to mix synthetic oil with regular oil?
I would say that 1qt regular oil to 4qts of syntec would be ok but if I was doing an oil change I would try to stay with
Only one kind of oil.
You can buy synthetic blend so why would it not be ok the mix.......md
Here is a total news flash. Today, all IMPORTANT oils are car specific. If you READ the labels, on the back it will tell you which cars the oil was designed for. For example, oil for VW requires oil that meets specification 502/505. Oil for Asian cars must meet JASO specs. If the oil is for GM, it will say so ON THE BACK of the container. SEE??? Chrysler and Honda, in general, use the same oil "qualities". Get it??? by the way, it IS ok to mix regular with synthetic. My advice, though, is to stick with 100% synthetic since it will NOT make sludge or cause lubrication issues later on. Regular oils ALWAYS do! GET SMART, and read the LABELS!!!!
Was I wrong to ask to speak with a Man at the auto parts store?
The woman behind the counter kinda took offense to it, but I don't care, I wanted someone that knew what they were talking about.Was I wrong to ask to speak with a Man at the auto parts store?
You're begging to be beaten, aren't you? ; )
No worries, though. I wouldn't ask a man what foundation would work best with my skin, or what color looks best on me. See what I'm getting at?
Yes it was rude.... If you were at a national chain auto parts store ( ie Pepboys/ Autozone) I can assure that even the males have NO clue about cars. They just punch your car info into a computer and then get your part off the shelf.
If you wanted real advice try going to a locally owned shop... There you will find skilled help...Sadly most will be male though.Was I wrong to ask to speak with a Man at the auto parts store?
well. yes. the proper thing would have been to approach the person who was immediately available (key word here being PERSON). but i think showing concern and asking if your actions were appropriate is a step in the right direction. ask the woman for help next time, and if she's not helpful, ask if she can find somebody who can help you.
i think that is a little sexist yes
i could see how she is offended.
just because she is a woman dont assume she knows nothing about cars
hello, didnt u see "my cousin vinny"? marisa tomei was a car geniusWas I wrong to ask to speak with a Man at the auto parts store?
Yes, I would say so.
You are NOT allowed to talk!
Go back to the box now!
You shouldn't have asked for a man, but rather someone that knew what they were talking about.
I've been to many places that are usually "gender-specific" and regardless of anything, if they don't know what they're doing, they don't know what they're doing... however it WAS insulting to ask for a MAN rather than maybe for her MANAGER.
If you started out speaking with the woman, or over heard her telling someone else the wrong info, then it is absolutely ok to talk to someone else there. Just don't assume because the person is male that they know a damn thing about cars.
I used to work at an auto store %26amp; I knew more than some of the men.
You are really looking to get your @ss kicked tonight aren't you??? Where's that whip? It's around here somewhere... Oh wait, I think cowgirl took that with her when she left, what kinda bad thing should Dizzy Lizzy have? Gimme some ideas here...
Hey, I had a customer service job once, this old lady called in, I answered the phone and right off SHE asked for a man! Now that's wrong, if a woman can't even trust that another woman can help her, she's got issues!
Did it occur to you that a woman might know what she was talking about or that not all men understand cars?
It would be best to assume that anyone employed by the store has some knowledge about what they sell. I'm not surprised she was offended by your attitude.
I know a woman that rebuilt her cars engine and does tune UPS and the guys ask her questions about their engines. I know some guys that can't change a tire!
Did you jump to the conclusion that just because she is a woman she can't know anything about auto parts. Some women know more about auto parts than some men. There are even women race cars drivers.
Besides I know more about cars than my husband. LOL And I have owned some fast cars.
You should ask why the auto parts stores, auto shows and motorcycle dealers all use sexy, busty women to sell their products. The answer is to pull in sexist guys like you.
If she couldn't help you, then you weren't wrong to ask for SOMEONE else, but you were wrong to assume it had something to do with her gender, and that another male employee would know better what you needed than another female. Where have you been for the past few decades?
i think you can speak to whom ever you want as long as you weren't rude.
I don't blame you for 1 second!!! I would want to talk to a man too...but they never want to dumb it down to a level I can understand........thank god for boyfriends and dads that will help a girl out.
i can check your oil
You're begging to be beaten, aren't you? ; )
No worries, though. I wouldn't ask a man what foundation would work best with my skin, or what color looks best on me. See what I'm getting at?
Yes it was rude.... If you were at a national chain auto parts store ( ie Pepboys/ Autozone) I can assure that even the males have NO clue about cars. They just punch your car info into a computer and then get your part off the shelf.
If you wanted real advice try going to a locally owned shop... There you will find skilled help...Sadly most will be male though.Was I wrong to ask to speak with a Man at the auto parts store?
well. yes. the proper thing would have been to approach the person who was immediately available (key word here being PERSON). but i think showing concern and asking if your actions were appropriate is a step in the right direction. ask the woman for help next time, and if she's not helpful, ask if she can find somebody who can help you.
i think that is a little sexist yes
i could see how she is offended.
just because she is a woman dont assume she knows nothing about cars
hello, didnt u see "my cousin vinny"? marisa tomei was a car geniusWas I wrong to ask to speak with a Man at the auto parts store?
Yes, I would say so.
You are NOT allowed to talk!
Go back to the box now!
You shouldn't have asked for a man, but rather someone that knew what they were talking about.
I've been to many places that are usually "gender-specific" and regardless of anything, if they don't know what they're doing, they don't know what they're doing... however it WAS insulting to ask for a MAN rather than maybe for her MANAGER.
If you started out speaking with the woman, or over heard her telling someone else the wrong info, then it is absolutely ok to talk to someone else there. Just don't assume because the person is male that they know a damn thing about cars.
I used to work at an auto store %26amp; I knew more than some of the men.
You are really looking to get your @ss kicked tonight aren't you??? Where's that whip? It's around here somewhere... Oh wait, I think cowgirl took that with her when she left, what kinda bad thing should Dizzy Lizzy have? Gimme some ideas here...
Hey, I had a customer service job once, this old lady called in, I answered the phone and right off SHE asked for a man! Now that's wrong, if a woman can't even trust that another woman can help her, she's got issues!
Did it occur to you that a woman might know what she was talking about or that not all men understand cars?
It would be best to assume that anyone employed by the store has some knowledge about what they sell. I'm not surprised she was offended by your attitude.
I know a woman that rebuilt her cars engine and does tune UPS and the guys ask her questions about their engines. I know some guys that can't change a tire!
Did you jump to the conclusion that just because she is a woman she can't know anything about auto parts. Some women know more about auto parts than some men. There are even women race cars drivers.
Besides I know more about cars than my husband. LOL And I have owned some fast cars.
You should ask why the auto parts stores, auto shows and motorcycle dealers all use sexy, busty women to sell their products. The answer is to pull in sexist guys like you.
If she couldn't help you, then you weren't wrong to ask for SOMEONE else, but you were wrong to assume it had something to do with her gender, and that another male employee would know better what you needed than another female. Where have you been for the past few decades?
i think you can speak to whom ever you want as long as you weren't rude.
I don't blame you for 1 second!!! I would want to talk to a man too...but they never want to dumb it down to a level I can understand........thank god for boyfriends and dads that will help a girl out.
i can check your oil
How much would the engine cost new from a Houston Area Auto Parts Store?
The vehicle is a 1991 Chevrolet Truck S10 Blazer 2WD 4.3L TBI 6 cylinderHow much would the engine cost new from a Houston Area Auto Parts Store?
??????? Why don't you call the "Houston Area Auto Parts Store" for the exact price instead of asking us to guess?????????
BTW, the engine from an auto parts store is remanufactured or rebuilt,,,,,not new. New engines are availble from the dealer.
Your best bet is to pull your motor and have it rebuilt, save a few hundred bucks.How much would the engine cost new from a Houston Area Auto Parts Store?
Call around and find out. Ask for a new and a rebuild motor price. Since it is a 91 it will be hard to find a new motor. If you are really hurting for money you can look in the paper or Craigslist and find a vehicle in the same year range and pull the motor out of a running vehicle that someone is parting out. The problem with that is that you are taking a chance on how long the motor will last. Sometimes you get lucky and find a good motor that way. Come to think of it AutoZone has pretty good prices on a partial motor.How much would the engine cost new from a Houston Area Auto Parts Store?
cost of engine around 700 installed labor around 700 total out the door 1400 estamated
??????? Why don't you call the "Houston Area Auto Parts Store" for the exact price instead of asking us to guess?????????
BTW, the engine from an auto parts store is remanufactured or rebuilt,,,,,not new. New engines are availble from the dealer.
Your best bet is to pull your motor and have it rebuilt, save a few hundred bucks.How much would the engine cost new from a Houston Area Auto Parts Store?
Call around and find out. Ask for a new and a rebuild motor price. Since it is a 91 it will be hard to find a new motor. If you are really hurting for money you can look in the paper or Craigslist and find a vehicle in the same year range and pull the motor out of a running vehicle that someone is parting out. The problem with that is that you are taking a chance on how long the motor will last. Sometimes you get lucky and find a good motor that way. Come to think of it AutoZone has pretty good prices on a partial motor.How much would the engine cost new from a Houston Area Auto Parts Store?
cost of engine around 700 installed labor around 700 total out the door 1400 estamated
What auto parts store has the lowest prices?
Autozone..What auto parts store has the lowest prices?
Different stores are lower on different items. If there was a single store that was cheaper on every single auto part, then no other auto part stores would exist.mbusa
Different stores are lower on different items. If there was a single store that was cheaper on every single auto part, then no other auto part stores would exist.
How much does a set of roof racks cost for a car? I was told that they cost 29.95 at an auto parts store.?
But, I have yet to even find a store that carries them.How much does a set of roof racks cost for a car? I was told that they cost 29.95 at an auto parts store.?
Try http://www.jcwhitney.com
Try http://www.jcwhitney.com
Men, what is so exciting about a hardware and/or auto parts store?
Some men act like they've died and gone to heaven when they step thru the doors. What's so thrilling in there?Men, what is so exciting about a hardware and/or auto parts store?
It's a GUY thing. LIke with women who go into clothing stores...but never buy anything.
I went in to Home Depot yesterday afternoon for 4 things...bought 2 more and walked down EVERY isle looking at and touching things. I was in there almost an hour. Bought $77 worth of 'stuff' and got a $7.70 discount (retired military). Plus, because I bought a big bottle of Roundup, I got an $8 bottle for free. Also, I got a bottle of Crabgrass Killer for 25垄 because the cap was broken (it was still sealed).
It's a GUY thing.
Well, I'm not a man, but was married to a builder/mechanic/racecar driver once. I would rather be in a hardware/auto parts store than in Macy's with a million bucks to spend. Tools, lumber, gadgets, shelves, all that stuff is fascinating. The smell of oil, seeing batteries, wrenches, tires, wheels etc., is just a good feeling for me. I know how strange this sounds, the men in white coats will be coming for me, but I was around all this for many years so these stores are just a pleasant place to be for me.Men, what is so exciting about a hardware and/or auto parts store?
Step into my man cave/shop (after I get it all sorted out) and you will have your answer. Wrenching and building is half the joy of life. What we build is an extension of ourselves and the stores you mentioned are where we find what we need to do that. Add the camaraderie of like minded people and only woman who understand, and it's like a little piece of heaven. You like to hot rod in a cool car. Imagine the joy if you had built that car into what it is. There's not much besides family that can make your heart race more than than coaxing that engine you just built, to life for the first time and taking that car you've been building for several years, out for that first ride. Tach that baby up, hear the roar of that engine, as the tires light up and your cruisin' in style, in a masterpiece you built with your own two hands. It's almost as good as sex.
Our local Ace Hardware store is kind of like a meeting place for those of us in the neighborhood who enjoy the fun of making our own repairs.As far as auto parts stores I do not like them.These stores sell parts and products that have the durability of a Yugo.
For real auto parts give me my favorite internet vendors.Men, what is so exciting about a hardware and/or auto parts store?
It's just like a women in a shoe store or a clothing store. Us women are supposed to be crazy for shoes and men for tools and cars.
But this is one chick who is backwards, sort of. I work at Home Depot in the Hardware Department (AKA power tools). I love my tools and my shoes. So I guess I'm some kind of freak? Hey, maybe that's why they call me the "crazy old lady in the tools". :-)
The only store I like is the pet store. They pay me to work there and I'm amid fine company. I hate shopping. Everything is so over priced ... I go without or I am distraught when I buy it. Did I mention how I hate shopping? My hatred for shopping sure fattens my bank account. Besides, those stores you mention just make work for me.
I agree completely with what Mtzfire said. To be in the presence of all these tools to make our lives better/easier...it's a wonderful feeling!
In a way, it's like others here have said. It's sort of like women being in a clothing/shoe store (not stereotyping, just giving an analogy).
Like you said it is a man thing and when we go there we are looking for something, we just don't know what it is. Why do women drag men to watch them trying on clothes or shoes but gripe because we ask them to go to a parts store?
I asked my husband the same question. His answer was "I'm as thrilled to step through the door of a shoe store as you are when you step into a hardware/electronic/auto parts store. I get it.
My two favorite are Home Depot and Lowe's.I have not worked on a car in twenty years. I don't think i could find the dip stick on these new cars. I do injoy working with my hand's So in those two stores I'm happy
I'm every bit a woman but I love a hardware store myself. I could take one of everything in the store! Tools, yes, I'll have some. Paint, yes, I'll take some. Ah... heaven!
They get the same euphoria going into a hardware or auto parts store as we women get with going to the Mall or anywhere shopping. They just have different interests.
Out side of book stores hardware stores are my favorite places - there is a store called McGuckens in Boulder Colorado that's got some fabulous hardware - really stimulates your builder/fix-it imagination.
Guys like their PC's and cars like if they were their children, that's why we feel it's awesome to step inside a store filled with things to improve them and treat them well.
It's really that simple :)
Not only men. I far prefer The Home Depot to any shoe store. But I do prefer Hobby Lobby even more.
Beulah
Hardware stores smell different. It's a guy thing. Something about leather and chains.
NAIL GUNS!!! That, and other power tools. Building things is fun, and they're the only stores mostly made for guys.
There is nothing better than shiny tools.
No women.
Cars are just badass. Hardware though I don't see the attraction.
it's like a woman who just walked in a shoe store right?
It's just a `Man Thing'.
Nuts! I swear!!!
Honestly I was never into those kind of things; I much prefer science. Try asking Tim Allen this; he'd know for sure!
I'd say Tool Time Tim says it best:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAhVmjptZ鈥?/a>
It's a GUY thing. LIke with women who go into clothing stores...but never buy anything.
I went in to Home Depot yesterday afternoon for 4 things...bought 2 more and walked down EVERY isle looking at and touching things. I was in there almost an hour. Bought $77 worth of 'stuff' and got a $7.70 discount (retired military). Plus, because I bought a big bottle of Roundup, I got an $8 bottle for free. Also, I got a bottle of Crabgrass Killer for 25垄 because the cap was broken (it was still sealed).
It's a GUY thing.
Well, I'm not a man, but was married to a builder/mechanic/racecar driver once. I would rather be in a hardware/auto parts store than in Macy's with a million bucks to spend. Tools, lumber, gadgets, shelves, all that stuff is fascinating. The smell of oil, seeing batteries, wrenches, tires, wheels etc., is just a good feeling for me. I know how strange this sounds, the men in white coats will be coming for me, but I was around all this for many years so these stores are just a pleasant place to be for me.Men, what is so exciting about a hardware and/or auto parts store?
Step into my man cave/shop (after I get it all sorted out) and you will have your answer. Wrenching and building is half the joy of life. What we build is an extension of ourselves and the stores you mentioned are where we find what we need to do that. Add the camaraderie of like minded people and only woman who understand, and it's like a little piece of heaven. You like to hot rod in a cool car. Imagine the joy if you had built that car into what it is. There's not much besides family that can make your heart race more than than coaxing that engine you just built, to life for the first time and taking that car you've been building for several years, out for that first ride. Tach that baby up, hear the roar of that engine, as the tires light up and your cruisin' in style, in a masterpiece you built with your own two hands. It's almost as good as sex.
Our local Ace Hardware store is kind of like a meeting place for those of us in the neighborhood who enjoy the fun of making our own repairs.As far as auto parts stores I do not like them.These stores sell parts and products that have the durability of a Yugo.
For real auto parts give me my favorite internet vendors.Men, what is so exciting about a hardware and/or auto parts store?
It's just like a women in a shoe store or a clothing store. Us women are supposed to be crazy for shoes and men for tools and cars.
But this is one chick who is backwards, sort of. I work at Home Depot in the Hardware Department (AKA power tools). I love my tools and my shoes. So I guess I'm some kind of freak? Hey, maybe that's why they call me the "crazy old lady in the tools". :-)
The only store I like is the pet store. They pay me to work there and I'm amid fine company. I hate shopping. Everything is so over priced ... I go without or I am distraught when I buy it. Did I mention how I hate shopping? My hatred for shopping sure fattens my bank account. Besides, those stores you mention just make work for me.
I agree completely with what Mtzfire said. To be in the presence of all these tools to make our lives better/easier...it's a wonderful feeling!
In a way, it's like others here have said. It's sort of like women being in a clothing/shoe store (not stereotyping, just giving an analogy).
Like you said it is a man thing and when we go there we are looking for something, we just don't know what it is. Why do women drag men to watch them trying on clothes or shoes but gripe because we ask them to go to a parts store?
I asked my husband the same question. His answer was "I'm as thrilled to step through the door of a shoe store as you are when you step into a hardware/electronic/auto parts store. I get it.
My two favorite are Home Depot and Lowe's.I have not worked on a car in twenty years. I don't think i could find the dip stick on these new cars. I do injoy working with my hand's So in those two stores I'm happy
I'm every bit a woman but I love a hardware store myself. I could take one of everything in the store! Tools, yes, I'll have some. Paint, yes, I'll take some. Ah... heaven!
They get the same euphoria going into a hardware or auto parts store as we women get with going to the Mall or anywhere shopping. They just have different interests.
Out side of book stores hardware stores are my favorite places - there is a store called McGuckens in Boulder Colorado that's got some fabulous hardware - really stimulates your builder/fix-it imagination.
Guys like their PC's and cars like if they were their children, that's why we feel it's awesome to step inside a store filled with things to improve them and treat them well.
It's really that simple :)
Not only men. I far prefer The Home Depot to any shoe store. But I do prefer Hobby Lobby even more.
Beulah
Hardware stores smell different. It's a guy thing. Something about leather and chains.
NAIL GUNS!!! That, and other power tools. Building things is fun, and they're the only stores mostly made for guys.
There is nothing better than shiny tools.
No women.
Cars are just badass. Hardware though I don't see the attraction.
it's like a woman who just walked in a shoe store right?
It's just a `Man Thing'.
Nuts! I swear!!!
Honestly I was never into those kind of things; I much prefer science. Try asking Tim Allen this; he'd know for sure!
I'd say Tool Time Tim says it best:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAhVmjptZ鈥?/a>
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