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Old 01-09-2005, 08:02 PM
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hey.. just wondering when you guys got your first oil change. i just passed 500 miles... when should i get my first oil change?.. thanx
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Old 01-10-2005, 02:59 AM
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I did my first at 3000... opinions vary!
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Old 01-10-2005, 07:19 AM
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1200. then switch to mobile 1 at 10,000
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Old 01-10-2005, 08:40 AM
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3200+ haven't done my yet..... will be soon... as soon as this stupid weather gets over.....
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1,200 miles, 3,000 miles, 6,000 miles, 9,000 miles, 12,000 miles (now is when you can think about synthetic).
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Old 01-10-2005, 04:17 PM
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At 1200 first oil change and I started to full throttle it. At 3600 switched to mobil 1. Changing intervals at 4000. Now have 23000 and runs smoother then ever.
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Old 01-10-2005, 05:29 PM
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i change every 3000 and use mobil 1. Runs great, i also replaced my air filter with a k&n drop in.....swear my car feels stronger but i know its in my head hehe
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i've heard ppl doing it at 500, 1200, and every 3000 thereafter....u think this is too much (at 500mi, i mean)?
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3 months or 3k miles at the most I'd say...
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do you guys go to the dealer for the free oil change? or do it yourselves? just wondering
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i changed to mobil 1 synthetic at 2200 mi, was that a bad idea?
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Originally posted by k4ngsta
do you guys go to the dealer for the free oil change? or do it yourselves? just wondering
If it is at all opportune and convenient for you, DIY. The dealer would be the second best election IMO. Steer clear of the quick lube places at all costs...
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Originally posted by EdgeOfSanity
i changed to mobil 1 synthetic at 2200 mi, was that a bad idea?
i switched mine to mobil 1 at 1700 miles. I have know quite a few members have switched to mobil 1 at about 2,000ish miles and their engine is doing great. no problem at all
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I pay $60 for 6 oil changes at a dealer. Too convenient & innexpensive to have the dealer do it. It would cost me the same if not more + the hassle to do it myself.
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I use Valvoline Synthetic. What's so great about mobil 1? Is it recommended over Valvoline?
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