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Old Jan 9, 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 Jan 10, 2005 | 02:59 AM
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I did my first at 3000... opinions vary!
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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1200. then switch to mobile 1 at 10,000
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Old Jan 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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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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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 Jan 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 Jan 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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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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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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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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3 months or 3k miles at the most I'd say...
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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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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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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i changed to mobil 1 synthetic at 2200 mi, was that a bad idea?
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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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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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:36 AM
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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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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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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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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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I use Valvoline Synthetic. What's so great about mobil 1? Is it recommended over Valvoline?
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