topgun129

Hi,

How often should I have the 5W-30 synthetic oil changed in my 98 GS300 if I drive an average of 5K miles a year? The car currently has 108,460 miles on it and it has been 5694 miles since the last oil change.

Thanks!

Mr Jokster

iTrader: (8)

You change it as often as it needs, not by mileage. If the oil is dark brown and no longer translucent, then it needs changing. Has to do with the condition of the engine and driving habits, you might be able to many more miles than the norm, just as well as you may have to change it more often than the recommended 3000k. My drag car can turn oil black just idling for a minute LoL, but thats for other reasons...I had a Civic with worn piston rings and I had to change the oil after like every 1000-1500 miles because it was burning.

sam12345

iTrader: (1)

Every other year as long as you heat it up. So if all your trips are real short, less than 5 miles then when you get gas get it at a far away place 8 to 10 miles of highway driving because if not condensation will eventually add water to your oil and getting it warm helps evaporate the condensation.

LexXxtacy

everyones different. Personally I always change mine before winter and then again during spring but like jokster said it depends on engine conditiona nd driving habits n such..

LebShowoff

You should change your oil every 3 months if you're only doing 5,000 miles a year. Stop and go traffic and short distance driving is worse than highway driving. I believe Penzoil makes a type of oil strictly for vehicles that see a lot of stop and go traffic and short distance driving. I wouldn't go past 3 months on the same oil unless you're doing some highway driving.

DosyBoy

iTrader: (1)

When it gets dirty change it, it's as simple as that, your gonna get so many comments on whats the best oil, whats the best intervals, etc etc, dirty..change..done..

RXGS

iTrader: (2)

I feel like i'm the only one whose changing their oil once a month, i need to drive less.

pinoiryder

iTrader: (5)

^^^^ What he said..

I change mine every 3500 miles with 5W30 because it is free from the dealer i bought my car from..

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

ive had this happen to my car (only have 70k miles) and drove like 3k miels last year

i had my parents start up my car and drive around the block and still changed it after 6 months.

elevate

iTrader: (1)

You work at a Jiffy Lube, don't you...LOL

BRAD123

I would say twice a year if your only doing 5K a year.

drillus

Once a year
I use 0w40

bondye

i am changing mine on 10k km, which is about 6k miles but i think in US recomendation is 3k miles due to sulphur in the gasoline.

Badxdawgx

I do mine around 6k ~ 7k ish

LebShowoff

I work at Lexus of Kendall... lol. You can change the oil on your car whenever you want, i choose to do it every 3k miles or every 3 months, whichever comes fist, even if it is synthetic. Nice try though.