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Re: oil change intervals?(just switched to synth after 125k)
Posted by Bry M. (more from Bry M.) on Thu, 7 Jun 2001 18:35:18
In Reply to: oil change intervals?(just switched to synth after 125k), Rob17, Thu, 7 Jun 2001 17:25:54
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Ehhh, generally the type of oil doesn't dictate the intervals, despite what some manufacturers claim. As always it depends on driving habits and how well the car's engine is doing. For instance, if you've just had the cylinder head resurfaced, got new gaskets everywhere, then you could probably go a little longer between changes. The big concern is contaminants: they reduced the lubricating effect of oil and also affect its heat transfer capabilities (you have a turbo? oil keeps the shaft cool). Once the oil starts getting brownish black on the dipstick you're probably due. I've used both dino juice and synthetic and I haven't seen marked differences in how well the oil holds up. Most mechanics I've heard say 3 months or 3k miles. Some guys will argue you can take it as far as 5k; some less. But I generally stick with the consensus and change mine around 3k.
But the debate rages on. 2.5-3k, maybe a little more, is fine. IMHO, anyway.
Bry M.
1990 SPG
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