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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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For those that use Amsoil motor oil, how long are you keeping it in the engine?

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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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you should be able to go 7500 miles on that oil no problem. read the oil journals located in the Under The Hood > Technical forum
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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you might want change the oil filter at about 3-4k.
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Depends...there are two types of Amsoil Synthetic 10W30.
I use the Amsoil ATM 10W30 (Gold Label) i run it one season. Approx 10,000kms/6200miles
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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can you change just the filter without doing an oil change without spillage?
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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I run 0-30 series 2000 and change every 5000 miles. Usually burns about a quart in that time, so it gets some fresh oil anyway.
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Just change it every 3000 miles, i get nervous when people drive like 7500 miles before they change there oil, especially if you live in stop and go cities.
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