Q: Adding your own oil to a newer vehicle...
I have been at 0% oil for about a week now. I can’t get in for an oil change just yet but am worried my engine will mess up. Can I add a little oil myself until I can make it in to get the oil change? Or will this cause more issues?
My car has 30000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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