Oil Change on 91 Ford Probe?

Kirsty F

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I recently bought this car and i don't know when the last oil change was. What is a good indicator i need an oil change and/or new oil filter?
 
Change it regardless. I always change oil on a vehicle I have just purchased unless I know for a fact it was changed just before I got it. Take a look at the oil, if it is clean it will look sort of amber/golden color, completely transparent. Dirty oil will be dark, almost black if it really bad.

On another note, you really should be checking the oil before you purchase a car or truck. It can be a good indicator of what kind of shape the engine is in, unless someone changes the oil just so it will look good so it sells easier.
 
Check it using the dipstick, if its brown or black, time to change it. I usually just change the oil on any car I buy anyways....... if theres no window sticker you never know how long its been.
 
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