Can i still drive my car although it needs an oil change?

I've got just under 25 miles left before oil change and can only get it changed next wed can i still drive it without any damage?Can i still drive my car although it needs an oil change?
Yes- and you can't drive it until it's bone dry- you'll blow the engine. Just because you need an oil change, doesn't mean there is no oil in it. Check the oil and if it's low, add a quart or two.Can i still drive my car although it needs an oil change?
Most certainly,


Think of scheduled oil changes as the '; factory recommended '; time (about 3,000 miles) to have your oil changed. However, most oil itself can sustain itself to 75% or greater functionality for as long as 10,000 miles.





As a sited fact, the United States Military uses an oil re-cyclic program for when they change their oil. They inspect the oil with a duo-guage, and if it is still within a certain ppm (parts per million) of light refraction, it is re-used.





So try not to think of oil based on mileage, think of it based on engine age and subsequently how much wear that will induce upon it as well as the rpm range and engine temperature you're subjecting it to. The harder you run your engine, the more frequent you will and do need oil changes.





Hope this makes you feel a little greener inside.
Absolutely. It is great that you are concerned about making sure you change it. The number of miles suggested by the manufacturer (NOT the shop that changed it last time) is the amount to follow - but it is a general suggestion/guideline.





The true number of miles you can drive per oil change depends on a number of factors, including things like the type of oil used (regular, synthetic, etc.) and the way you drive the car. For example, BMWs typically go between 12,000 and 15,000 miles before needing an oil change - but I have seen certain shops put a sticker on the windshield of a BMW indicating that a 3,000 mile oil change is required (even when using synthetic oil!).





Just check the oil level and get it changed sometime soon.





Thanks!
Yes you can drive your car, its alright.





Generally they say something like every 3000 miles or every 3 months.





The reason your oil needs to be changed is that sometimes there is build up or particles in the oil after a certain period of time running through your engine that these can damage the pistons.





Don't worry though, just make sure you car HAS oil and I would say you would be alright for a week or more.





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Of course, there is no wrong to not changing your engine oil. You can actually learn to stretch your engine oil a little extra as well. That is, of course, if you're using only grades of semi-synthetic or better.
No problem - as long as there is oil in the car. We have driven cars 4500-5000 miles on an oil change and the mechanic told me the oil wasn't that bad when they changed it. And, regardless of if you are a guy or not, you can usually get an oil change for about 20 bucks...let someone else do it.
just check the oil, if theres oil in there your fine, and bro your a guy. its so easy, just jack up the car, drain the oil and add 5 quarts, it takes all of 20 minutes. and most of the time the oil just gets dirty and you can go for like 5,000 miles
yes but don't let it go too long - 6,000 miles total since your last change is about the most you should go. trust me, i let mine go too long and completely burned out the engine - cost a lot more than an oil change to fix that one!
yeah i always go way past my limit before changing it and it has never caused a problem and my car is a piece of **** so i'm sure you will be fine
Sure. You can drive it until it's bone dry.
it won,t hurt nothing to drive it until next wednesday. go ahead and and drive it, you will be fine.
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