I just bought a used pickup truck. Should i change the oil?

even though the dealer says their mechanics freshly changed it when they got the truck? sometimes i wonder if they just throw in cheap oil...should i replace it with something i know is good quality? or should i just wait out the 3,000 miles?I just bought a used pickup truck. Should i change the oil?
Change the oil.





I wouldn't switch to synthetic though. Just good quality oil and a good filter.I just bought a used pickup truck. Should i change the oil?
yes never believe them if they say they changed it , more than likely they did not, just added to it, so it would not look low. best thing is to do a complete tune up on a vehicle when you purchased a used one, that way you are already getting to know the vehicle and you can tell a lot from a used vehicle when you do a tune up on it.
Yes, change it now. Filter too.
Change it and add Slick 50. You'll know that you did your part to take care of the engine.
yes change the oil . i also suggest getting a haynes manual for it and changing the plugs , wires, distributor cap , and rotor button .
No question, definitly yes! I would also change the transmission oil and have the differential checked. Start out with a given knowledge of what has been done with the vehicle and that is by you doing such things. Cheap insurance that it has been done. If the brakes have not been checked I would recommend that to, as if they are worn and not taken care of the cost will be significant if the rotors have to turned or replaced. That goes for the rest of the fluid levels as well. Again you can't always trust all individuals or dealers they are trying to sell cars and spend the least for the most profit, so why take their word for it doesn't cost much to make sure then you know yourself. Many don't recommend it others do, the new synthetics are wonderful and work very well but remember they are more expensive and usually don't need changing as much (just a filter change and a new quart to replace from the filter change, up to 8-10K miles). It really is a personal choice there, I personally change my every 3k but again it is a choice you need to make. Oh yes, depends on where you drive and under what conditions (hot and dry with lots of dust or wet and humid, short or long trips)
I would change it and put in a good oil. I use Valvoline Maxlife..... they probaly put in Foodtown oil...LOL!!!!
Dealerships are actually a great place to buy a vehicle because they are regulated and have to back up what they say. I'm sure if they said they changed the oil, they did. The quality of the oil will be high as dealerships are equipped with bulk oil and it is the cheapest way to buy it so therefore what is in their tanks is what is now in your crankcase. Check the oil level and purity of it. If it is full and clean you are okay. On the other hand if it bothers you, get a complete oil change as it is the best thing you can do for your vehicle. I change my own oil every 3000 kms.
You kidding? Right? You ALWAYS change the oil, and in most cases, pending on the year of the car, since newer car tune-ups are expensive now.....if you can....get a tune up as well! If you got an older truck, say 70's 80's, tune up should be affordable to do right away!!
if u have extra money, u should change the oil.
i agree you nver know if their full of bills**t just to make a quick sell that way you will know for sure and wont worry about cause you will honestly know if it has done also look at the oil if it is black and gummy then the defitenly did not if it is brown and smooth the might have
If it was one of those little corner dealers then yea id be worried. But i work in recon and every used car /truck that is traded in or bought gets a oil change with a dealer specified oil filter. So in the end it is up to u whether u decide to change it. As for oil, synthetic the molecules are the same size and it doesn't change viscosity with temperature change. non synthetic has different sized molecules and changes thickness along with temperature. Again in the end it depends really on what you want.
Change it! Use synthetic oil, extends the life of the engine a great deal.
Yes I would change it and the filter also.
Yes %26amp; filter. Also check tranny fluid or oil. Trust no man.
if it smells burnt or like fuel , yes . compare it io another car/truck .
I agree with P K
Change your oil, or at least check it, and make sure they did. and if you know anything about mechanics, check everything. I just took a truck in on trade, and is supposedly was serviced. but a lot of the time, for a general service, they put the new guys, or young kids to do minor services. The truck I just took in that was serviced, a short time ago, had 1) Real black engine oil in it, with a new filter, 2) a foreign substance in the clutch master cylinder, 3) and somebody mixed the green, with the red antifreeze.......so as long as its your baby now, take the time, and check it out good.
I WORK AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AS A TECHNITION. WHEN WE GET A USED CAR IN AND ARE GETTING IT READY TO RE-SELL IT, WE DO A SAFTY CHECK, CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL, REPLACE THE WIPER BLADES, TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS AND DO ANY REPAIRS NECESSARY. BUT THAT'S AN ACTUAL DEALERSHIP. IF U BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A MOM AND PAP'S USED CAR LOT, I'D RATHER BE SAFE THAN SORRY AND CHANGE THE OIL.
i would change the oil and filter with a higher grade oil
Pull the dipstick.


Does it look like new oil and clear?


Is it older than three months? More than 3000 miles?


Synthetic?


Check the specs on your vehicle and what is compatible.


If in doubt, warm up the engine good and drain well to remove any sediment.


Ask your trusted mechanic for the proper viscosity for your region, or follow the directions in the manual.


Good luck!
it would be a good idea to change the oil,but look at the dipstick if it looks like new oil then more than likley the guy was telling you the truth also look at the filter does it look new? if it were me i would service the whole thing myself you will learn alot from looking at the fluids that come out of it metal shavings etc. and possibly prevent a costly breakdown by catching problems in the early stages,%26lt;a ounce of prevention is worth 10 lbs of cure these days%26gt; with things as expensive as they are
If you bought it from a dealer then you should worry about it because they usually service them before they put it on the lot. It's another story from an individual. I would change it then. I wouldn't change to synthetic unless it is a low milage vehicle. Synthetic oil can cause seals to leak in older vehicles with high miles.
The benefits of oil changing are exaggerated by the oil interests. Don't bother. I once went 80,000 miles without changing the oil before the engine blew on me. So there you go...
Well if I was in your position, I would change it myself,and get a new magnet tip bolt.
i would change it