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Re: Any other questions Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:33:41 In Reply to: Re: Any other questions, Greg Netzner, Fri, 17 Jan 2003 13:54:59 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I'll stick with 5,000 mile oil and filter changes for now, even with Mobil 1 0W-40. I am mainly concerned about fuel contamination and condesation in the oil from frequent short trips. I think the oil itself will easily go 10,000 miles. If i drove more freeway (like a 25 mile each way commutte) I would extend the drain interval.
As far as MINI, they will only pay for the 12,000 mile changes. So I will need to pay to have the oil and filter changed at roughly 1/2 that, or 5-7,000 miles.
One reason I like synthetic oil is even if you forget an oil change (or are on a long road trip) and run over the change interval by 1000 miles, it is no big deal.
Rob Mustard
Quality Engineer
Tally Printer Corporation
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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