Need Oil Change/ Lube Advice
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i checked the oil and its very clean......but in the past ive heard of 3000 miles or 3 months
GearHead_1
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Oil won't degrade in a three month period, particularly a synthetic oil. I think the 3 month, 3000 mile rule is just to help those drivers who are challenged when it comes to using an odometer to remember when the last change was. Changing it with 700 miles on it is simply throwing money out the window put 3000 on it then change it.
I use pure synthetic oil and go 6 months or 5,000 miles whichever comes first.
Some manufacturers say if you use pure synthetic, you can go up to 10months or 7,500 miles, depending on your driving conditions, so for you Bill, I would not be afraid to go 9-10 months, but I would use a pure synthetic only.....like Mobil 1.
Some manufacturers say if you use pure synthetic, you can go up to 10months or 7,500 miles, depending on your driving conditions, so for you Bill, I would not be afraid to go 9-10 months, but I would use a pure synthetic only.....like Mobil 1.
klumzypinoy
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I do 10K miles on synthetic or 12 months, whichever comes first 
. If it's a garage queen that barely hits the streets, then I'd treat that differently. If it's dino oil, I'll go 5k then change.
. If it's a garage queen that barely hits the streets, then I'd treat that differently. If it's dino oil, I'll go 5k then change.
i wonder if the chev dealers service depts use the syn oil........or the regular oils..
Al-53
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Bill...I use Mobil 1 extended synthetic oil...I go 10,000 between changes...I change the filter at 5000...I use either a Pure 1 filter or a Wix Gold...and when I do a drain it looks very good...I do a oil analasyst at 5000 miles and it comes back perfect...the real trick to keeping oil working is good air filter that does fine filtering and get all the fine dust particles that work as a abrasive...I use either a Pure 1 air filter or a baldwin surpreme...both are rated in the top filters...K&N is not a good filter...it does not filter the fine silica dust..thats abrasive as hell...
So I think you can go a little longer with your oil...LOL....
So I think you can go a little longer with your oil...LOL....
Al-53
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Bill..a Pure 1 filter is a puralator but the top of the line one.. they have a lesser grade but get Pure1 ...Wix is Wix..you can get a Napa filter This is Wix also....Baldwin is carried by Napa...
Info on pure 1 filters
Purolator - Pure Oil Now. Pure Oil Later.
Baldwin
Products - Baldwin Filters
Wix
WIX filters, WIX oil filters, WIX air filters, WIX fuel filters, WIX Heavy Duty Oil Filters : Product Information
some info to read...I believe you are like Me...I do alot of research before I use any thing...
AL
Info on pure 1 filters
Purolator - Pure Oil Now. Pure Oil Later.
Baldwin
Products - Baldwin Filters
Wix
WIX filters, WIX oil filters, WIX air filters, WIX fuel filters, WIX Heavy Duty Oil Filters : Product Information
some info to read...I believe you are like Me...I do alot of research before I use any thing...
AL
yup. If its sitting more than six months then you might want to think about changing it.
Otherwise, there's really no reason to change before 5,000. 3,000 miles is the Jiffy Lube scam. Don't fall for it. In fact, here's an interesting article:
The Truth About Cars | Peek Oil?
Modern engines are completely different creatures from years past
Otherwise, there's really no reason to change before 5,000. 3,000 miles is the Jiffy Lube scam. Don't fall for it
. In fact, here's an interesting article: The Truth About Cars | Peek Oil?
Modern engines are completely different creatures from years past
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GearHead_1
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Though I agree with some of the points the guy (I haven't a clue what his credentials might be) in this link is trying to make there are some that he doesn't take into consideration. The engines in todays cars have tolerances that aren't as tight in the rings and piston to cylinder wall clearance departments compared to yesterdays engines. This along with more efficient ring and bearing design helps modern cars achieve efficient fuel economy numbers by reducing friction.paul34 said:yup. If its sitting more than six months then you might want to think about changing it.
Otherwise, there's really no reason to change before 5,000. 3,000 miles is the Jiffy Lube scam. Don't fall for it
The Truth About Cars | Peek Oil?
Modern engines are completely different creatures from years past
Most engines do however use some oil, not burning oil in the traditional sense (you won't see oil in the exhaust). When considering the average 5000 mile mark on oil level (volume). Most V-8's on the road today will have at least gone through a quart of oil. The higher the performance level of the engine the more likely you are to see this. Though the lubrication properties of the oil won't have changed significantly in this time/mileage frame, particularly with synthetic oils. If nothing more, regular oil changes help insure that the correct volume is in the engine. For those that check their oil regularly and add a quart when needed this isn't an issue. Filters do get dirty and need to be changed. The average person doesn't check their oil with regular frequency if at all. Sometimes a regular oil change (5000, 7500 or even 3000 on a high performance engine) is the cheapest insurance available.
I've heard many stories over the years about this manufacturer or that manufacturer that doesn't recommend raising the hood on a vehicle for some extended period of miles. Some stories about only the dealer having the "special tool" to do it. I've changed a lot of oil, rebuilt hundreds of engines, seen a lot of sludge and have some feel for engines. I don't know about the VW that this guy refers to but I don't know of any engine on the road that wouldn't go through 5 quarts in that 100,000 miles he eludes to. Somebody is putting fresh, clean oil in the engine whether they're changing it or just adding as needed.
If you're really interested in oil go to Bob Is The Oil Guy site. It has more information on oil than you'll ever want to know. Most of it's pretty good info.
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