How often do you change your oil?

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Feb 19, 2009 | 11:33 AM

#51

vincewchan

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Originally Posted by JoeyBalls,Feb 19 2009, 01:22 PM

where can I get this done?

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

They send you the kit free of charge.

Feb 19, 2009 | 11:41 AM

#52

starchland

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yeah thats the most common one. and check the forums out at bobistheoilguy...lots of good reading OA's over there.

Feb 19, 2009 | 12:34 PM

#53

Rex Leo

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I'm another money-thrower-away-er. I change every 3k with oil and filter. I do it myself. Takes 20 minutes, costs about $22 +/-

Feb 19, 2009 | 04:18 PM

#54

QuagmireS2k

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From: Atlantis Buffet

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Originally Posted by vincewchan,Feb 19 2009, 01:33 PM

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

They send you the kit free of charge.

Done it a few times even at 6,000 miles oil was still good.

Feb 19, 2009 | 04:30 PM

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Bliss@5200

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I generally change my oil around 4,000 miles, if im lazy around 5. I flush the oil every time and what not so im not very worried plus i check it very often.

Feb 19, 2009 | 04:41 PM

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Saki GT

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Originally Posted by starchland,Feb 19 2009, 04:16 PM

My point was that even at 5k it may be premature. There is no such thing as a proper OCI. Everyone is different and without analyis, its just speculation

UOAs show that even at 8K mi, there's life in the oil.

Feb 19, 2009 | 04:55 PM

#57

starchland

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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Feb 19 2009, 05:41 PM

UOAs show that even at 8K mi, there's life in the oil.

thank you for further my point. Everyones OCI is different, depending on so many factors. Hell, your oil could be fine at 10k if you are using a good oil and driving like a granny.