by ChrisDG on January 14th, 2007

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The oil level in my car is low, can I top up oil with a generic type (not knowing which type is in at the moment) or do I have to change the whole lot? It's just an old Vauxhall Corsa, not a fancy sports car that requires super high quality stuff.

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by Firebrand on January 14th, 2007
Just top up the oil with the best you can afford They do not refuse to mix like some humans
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  by ChrisDG on January 14th, 2007
- Thankyou
  
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by anonymous on January 14th, 2007
I'm no car expert, but I just top the oil up in my car, and there has been no problems
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- Erm, you're not old enough to drive yet. Hasn't anyone told you?
  
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  by ChrisDG on January 14th, 2007
- I have never been one to listen to what people tell me Chris! I have driven a couple of times, but by my car I do mean my mum's car. SHe's not too good at anything mechanical, and its just her and me, so I end up doing these things
  
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  by anonymous on January 14th, 2007
- Fair enough. Just let me know if your car suddenly blows up one day won't you?
  
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  by ChrisDG on January 14th, 2007
- Will do, but if I'm in it, it might be a bit late...
  
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  by anonymous on January 14th, 2007
- You have my permission to haunt me and my family till the end of time, as long as you inform me if topping the oil up has any bad consequences.
  
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  by ChrisDG on January 14th, 2007
- OK, BAM, took your advice, topped up my car with oil, fantastic. Next day, damn engine won't turn over and I'm almost late for an exam! Can't believe I took a *girl's* advice for car maintenance, what was I thinking!?! Oh, by the way, BAM, which drill head should I use to put up my shelf?
  
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