How often do you change your oil?

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Feb 18, 2009 | 05:09 PM

#11

RFCR

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The S tells you when to change based on running logged by the computer.

Feb 18, 2009 | 05:51 PM

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daktruckie99

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5000-7500 depending on my availability. I verify the oil that comes out with an analysis.

Feb 18, 2009 | 05:58 PM

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zdave87

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7.5k between changes.

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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JoeyBalls

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I change every 3k, but I am turbo too, so I would rather just spend the money for clean oil, plus it gives me something to do

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:06 PM

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zdave87

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zdave87,Feb 18 2009, 09:58 PM

7.5k between changes.

My car is tracked and autocrossed constantly, and I have no problem/issues going 7.5K between changes.

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:11 PM

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Pastor

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I change every 5,000 miles with synthetic.

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:25 PM

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ans2k

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i use conventional or honda genuine oil, should i change it every 3k?

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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chillout18

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Castrol or Mobil1 synthetic every 4k once the superchargers on every 3k

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:49 PM

#19

ddess

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From: Long Beach, Ca

I change it when the oil life meter hits 15% or If I have a track day upcomming.

Feb 18, 2009 | 07:29 PM

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ziggy55

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it depends on how hard i drive my S. the onboard computer tells me when i need to change it

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