by noodlerooney » Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:51 am
I go 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first, with Mobil1 synthetic(not the extended type) and WIX oil filter, I know, overkilll. You can use this interval with dino and be OK. I've read that you can go 5000 miles or 6 months with no worries with regular synthetic, but I'm wary of the oil filter bypassing due to restriction by trapped contaminates. Inspect PCV valve every 15K miles, replace if necessary. No worries about sludge. If you do your own oil changes, you can get synthetic oil and a WIX filter for the cost of having it done with dino. No one touches my car unless absolutely necessary! Remember, motor oil is your engines lifeblood, take care of it. I am constantly amazed to see people driving $50K cars and can't tell you the last time they had their oil/filter changed and what type of oil was used, or even the last time they checked the level. I've even had some tell me they have it done when they see the oil change light come on (low oil pressure warning light), unbelieveable!!! This sucker comes on at about 4psi!!! Damage already done. Oh well, it's likely a leased car, let the next sucker worry about it when the engine dies. Just rubs me the wrong way.
2000 SLE Flame Red Metallic, Charcoal Leather Interior, Loaded
15,001 miles, Garage Queen
