Using the correct motor oil is important for the maintenance of your engine. You can find out what type of motor oil is right for your car by consulting your owner’s manual. Using the incorrect motor oil can lead to fuel inefficiency, loss of engine power, and even total engine break-down.
Here are some signs that you’ve put the wrong type of motor oil in your vehicle:
If you think you put the wrong motor oil in your engine, contact your mechanic as soon as possible. They will likely tell you to bring your vehicle into the shop so that they can flush the bad oil out, change the oil filter, and get you set up with the correct oil.