you didnt hear it squealing?
Few thoughts....
@MadisonDan what happened with the car?
That's the going rate by me including disposal. Used to drive to Newark or Plainfield, but not worth it anymore with hazards driving around those towns. Two years ago, I used simpletire.com with good results. Order there then picked a local installer where the tires are shipped. The install price was under $60 for 4 tires including disposal. $200 for 4 snow tires installed was dirt cheap.
Actually... mechanic looked at it, thought it was leaking from the filter. Changed the filter, cleaned it up, and added a little oil. Told Trevor to keep an eye on it, which he has not. Above scenario is 100% possible.
id stay away from synthetic on an old vehicle that hasnt had it....if its always had synthetic, fine....but otherwise, your begging for new oil leaks.
why?
Its thinner than conventional oil.....old vehicle with old gaskets that might be sweating/leaking a bit...its going to make the situation worse for little gain if you arent putting many miles on the car. 2-3000 miles a year on a car, id say you have more issues with moisture getting in the oil from sitting around/condensation cycles.....bc of that, I wouldnt change the oil based on mileage, more based on time. My mustang for example that doesnt get driven alot....I never look at the mileage, I change it when its going away for the winter....maybe it runs a few times over the winter, then I change it again in the spring after its been sitting.
