why you need to change your oil
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why you need to change your oil
this is what 50,000 miles with out an oil change looks like
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=1#post2894261
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=1#post2894261
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Normally 3-5 months or 3000-5000 miles is best depending on driving conditions. In addition, I recommend one at 1000-1500 miles (right after break-in) on a brand-new car to get the shavings out, except for Honda / Acura products that have break-in oil at the factory that they want left in for 3000 miles.
Some engines....like Toyota's 3.0L V6.......you MUST change the oil at least that often. They will NOT forgive long drain intervals.
Full synthetics ( which IMO are needed only in extreme climates ) can go a little longer but should still not exceed the manufacturers' recommendations.
Some engines....like Toyota's 3.0L V6.......you MUST change the oil at least that often. They will NOT forgive long drain intervals.
Full synthetics ( which IMO are needed only in extreme climates ) can go a little longer but should still not exceed the manufacturers' recommendations.
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What an idiot. Curious. Why is it that most manufacturer recommendations for oil change intervals are like
7,500 miles? That thread says that BMW recommends it every 15,000 miles!
Yet, it is generally accepted practice to do it every 3,000 miles. Is it the oil change businesses that created the 3,000 mile recommendation? Why would the auto makers be wrong? And wouldn't they also recommend a lower interval rather than higher?
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Originally Posted by ARISTO*7
damn thats just sad. i make sure i change my oil every 3k or i just dont drive til its done
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Saw this comment in that thread:
(Another reason I will never buy a used vehicle!)
That is not uncommon among non-fanatics across every make and model.
Let's face it, most people drive their cars for 2 or 3 years and then get rid of it. So it doesn't matter if you change the oil.
Let's face it, most people drive their cars for 2 or 3 years and then get rid of it. So it doesn't matter if you change the oil.
(Another reason I will never buy a used vehicle!)
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
Saw this comment in that thread:
(Another reason I will never buy a used vehicle!)
(Another reason I will never buy a used vehicle!)
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Normally 3-5 months or 3000-5000 miles is best depending on driving conditions. In addition, I recommend one at 1000-1500 miles (right after break-in) on a brand-new car to get the shavings out, except for Honda / Acura products that have break-in oil at the factory that they want left in for 3000 miles.
Some engines....like Toyota's 3.0L V6.......you MUST change the oil at least that often. They will NOT forgive long drain intervals.
Full synthetics ( which IMO are needed only in extreme climates ) can go a little longer but should still not exceed the manufacturers' recommendations.
Some engines....like Toyota's 3.0L V6.......you MUST change the oil at least that often. They will NOT forgive long drain intervals.
Full synthetics ( which IMO are needed only in extreme climates ) can go a little longer but should still not exceed the manufacturers' recommendations.
I see that manufacture recomendations for my car is 7500... Ive always done it at 3000 or as soon as I can if not 3000 Im a hard driver.. So I figured better safe then sorry.
What about air filters? How often? I ussually done by visual inspection...
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Originally Posted by JLSC4
Curious. Why is it that most manufacturer recommendations for oil change intervals are like
7,500 miles? That thread says that BMW recommends it every 15,000 miles!
Yet, it is generally accepted practice to do it every 3,000 miles. Is it the oil change businesses that created the 3,000 mile recommendation? Why would the auto makers be wrong? And wouldn't they also recommend a lower interval rather than higher?
7,500 miles? That thread says that BMW recommends it every 15,000 miles!
Yet, it is generally accepted practice to do it every 3,000 miles. Is it the oil change businesses that created the 3,000 mile recommendation? Why would the auto makers be wrong? And wouldn't they also recommend a lower interval rather than higher?
Oh, and he tells me that he pays around $150 at every BMW oil change! I can't imagine paying that much for an oil change in my Lexus