No oil change for 5k mi?
02-08-06, 01:06 PM
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I basically do whatever service is recommended in the manual of the car. My Audi says change the oil every 10000 then thats what I do. Of course I don't keep cars very long, my car is 3 years old with 20k and I am getting ready to trade it.
02-08-06, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by heffergm
Americans have been brainwashed into thinking 3k intervals are necessary. We grew up with it, and even science hasn't dissuaded people otherwise. It's hard to dispell what amounts to a social norm. Even my mother knows you change your oil every 3000 miles!!! (although I've now convinced her otherwise).
It's a collosal waste of resources. Funnily enough, truckers are one of the few breeds that practice the long oil change interval with regular analysis throughout its life. Big rigs have huge sumps, and those guys rightfully cringe at the thought of oil changes. Sump size plays a big role in oil life over the change interval, but even your average 4-quart 4-banger can go 5000 miles without issue.
I'd encourage everyone to take a look at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com and please stop changing your damn oil every 3000 miles.
It's a collosal waste of resources. Funnily enough, truckers are one of the few breeds that practice the long oil change interval with regular analysis throughout its life. Big rigs have huge sumps, and those guys rightfully cringe at the thought of oil changes. Sump size plays a big role in oil life over the change interval, but even your average 4-quart 4-banger can go 5000 miles without issue.
I'd encourage everyone to take a look at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com and please stop changing your damn oil every 3000 miles.
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02-08-06, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by u2jrmw
I am looking at the IS 250 and I am annoyed i would have to change my oil as frequently as 5k miles. I change the oil in my Audi every 10k and it is just fine. I grew up in England and I was amazed when I came to the US that there was a whole industry and culture built around the 3k mile change. I don't ever remember anyone talking about oil changes in the UK, just happened at regular service.
02-08-06, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by u2jrmw
I am looking at the IS 250 and I am annoyed i would have to change my oil as frequently as 5k miles. I change the oil in my Audi every 10k and it is just fine. I grew up in England and I was amazed when I came to the US that there was a whole industry and culture built around the 3k mile change. I don't ever remember anyone talking about oil changes in the UK, just happened at regular service.
02-08-06, 02:46 PM
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In the UK Audi service intervals are either every 10k fixed or you can choose to go onto variable servicing using long life synthetic oil that is changed every 18k-20k miles.
02-08-06, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by clausda0
Thomas you work for Jiffy Lube?
Going to Dental School this year.
My dad is a owner of a bmw/mercedes repair shop. I go there to do all my work. Maybe thats why I change my oil more frequently then others.
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