Time Between Oil Changes?
01-27-2004, 12:43 PM
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Time Between Oil Changes?
I drive my 4ksq less than 3k miles/yr (~2k - 2.5k).
Questions:
1. Should I stick to the 3k miles between changes?
2. Should I change it once a year?
3. Should I change it every 6 months regardless of miles?
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Questions:
1. Should I stick to the 3k miles between changes?
2. Should I change it once a year?
3. Should I change it every 6 months regardless of miles?
TIA
BS
01-27-2004, 12:47 PM
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Go every 3K miles or 6 months - whichever comes first
for low mileage rides its a good idea to change oil spring and fall to remove any consensation accumulated while sitting
01-27-2004, 02:01 PM
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yeah, maximum of 6 months i would reckon
normally it's 3 months max
any condensation accumulated will vaporize shortly after starting the car and come out the back as... well... vapor.b
any condensation accumulated will vaporize shortly after starting the car and come out the back as... well... vapor.b
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01-28-2004, 04:46 AM
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That 3k interval is a product of oil change industry advertising. Too frequent!
Go to www.bobistheoilguy.com and look at the Used Oil Analysis forum. Nearly ANY oil should be able to go 5k, obvious exceptions are short trips or severe service.