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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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My Z has been in the garage all winter, but the weather's getting nice enough that i can take her out...i was going to drive to work tomorrow, but i'm thinking maybe it won't be the best idea without changing the oil first...its been about 5-6 months and about 1800 miles since my last oil change, since the car's been sitting in the garage all winter (started and revved every 2 weeks)...would it be OK to drive it for a few weeks until i can change it myself, or should i change the oil before taking her out?
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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I need to get one......6300 miles since last oil change. I'm using Mobil 1...what are you using?
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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Just change it , $20 who cares.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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Hell yes. Drive that bad boy. The car will not self-destruct.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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i would wait for 3000 miles or until May
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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wait till 3000 then change..
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Like everyone else has said just drive it. I was gone for 3 months (Afghanistan) and my car sat without even being started. Battery was dead but car runs just as strong as it always has. Just checked the oil/fluid levels but I still feel like I need to change the oil soon - just haven't gotten around to it yet.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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i'll just drive it i guess...i'm using mobil full synthetic...is it mobil 1?...can't remember...either way, i'm sure i'll be fine for a month or so...thanks guys
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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DJ did you read that thread on Mobil 1. Pretty interesting
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