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Topic: Car Maintenance
dae11x Joined Thu 10/25/07 Posts: 1554	Tue 04/01/08 07:33 PM
My approach to oil changes has always had nothing to do with the miles or time, just when I feel like it. Is there anyone else like this?? And, no, this isn't an April Fool's thing.

WhereIsMatt Joined Mon 02/18/08 Posts: 275	Tue 04/01/08 07:33 PM
3 to 5 thousand miles. I never really feel like it though.

misty4ran Joined Fri 07/06/07 Posts: 7300	Tue 04/01/08 07:33 PM
i think it 's been like two years now for me

david1972 Joined Sun 02/24/08 Posts: 323	Tue 04/01/08 07:33 PM
nope i do things whent here suposed to e done

Brenda_Darling Joined Wed 12/05/07 Posts: 3696	Tue 04/01/08 07:33 PM
i dont drive, but i dont think i would remeber when to change the oil. I'm kinda car stupid

hellkitten54 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 11707	Tue 04/01/08 07:34 PM Edited by hellkitten54 on Tue 04/01/08 07:34 PM
No, I usually get mine every 3000 miles.

Single_Rob Joined Mon 02/04/08 Posts: 8233	Tue 04/01/08 07:34 PM
Nope, I don;t want to be stranding in the middle of nowhere when it let's loose. Pay now, pay later

VirginVirgo Joined Fri 01/11/08 Posts: 761	Tue 04/01/08 07:35 PM
yea i usualy get mines changed every 1000 miles just to be safe :)

PATSFAN Joined Mon 12/10/07 Posts: 42782	Tue 04/01/08 07:35 PM
You should do them every 3,000 miles. If you don't changr=e your oil you will seize the engine

Brandon24721 Joined Sun 03/09/08 Posts: 871	Tue 04/01/08 07:36 PM
do it at 5k.... 3k.. oil places want to make money! but can you blame them?

brian325 Joined Fri 10/05/07 Posts: 4132	Tue 04/01/08 07:36 PM
yea i usualy get mines changed every 1000 miles just to be safe :) I'll change your oil

barefootbaby78 Joined Fri 03/07/08 Posts: 2693	Tue 04/01/08 07:36 PM
i change mine every 3000 miles...i dont want a locked up motor

Jim519 Joined Thu 12/27/07 Posts: 9203	Tue 04/01/08 07:36 PM
My approach to oil changes has always had nothing to do with the miles or time, just when I feel like it. Is there anyone else like this?? And, no, this isn't an April Fool's thing. How can you feel like it's time? 3K to 5K miles maximum, if it takes longer for time do it at 5 months

briancarr Joined Mon 12/17/07 Posts: 3310	Tue 04/01/08 07:37 PM
My approach to oil changes has always had nothing to do with the miles or time, just when I feel like it. Is there anyone else like this?? And, no, this isn't an April Fool's thing. te oil change rule, of 3000miles is out dated. that was for a time when oils didnt have the good attitives that the have know. Engines are much better now too.5,to 7000 thousand. Just pull the stick every couple weeks to make sure your not burning oil.

steelersgirltina Joined Thu 01/31/08 Posts: 4792	Tue 04/01/08 07:38 PM
i do mine about 2500 cuz i dont do much long distance driving. I have to get my pulley fixed.JOY

Jim519 Joined Thu 12/27/07 Posts: 9203	Tue 04/01/08 07:42 PM
My approach to oil changes has always had nothing to do with the miles or time, just when I feel like it. Is there anyone else like this?? And, no, this isn't an April Fool's thing. te oil change rule, of 3000miles is out dated. that was for a time when oils didnt have the good attitives that the have know. Engines are much better now too.5,to 7000 thousand. Just pull the stick every couple weeks to make sure your not burning oil. That's not a rule, rather it's a myth. Manufacturers of Oil and the Vehicles themselves strictly changed that to present the crs now as Low Maintenance Vehicles now as a selling tool. Even the brand new cars use almost a quart of oil from 800-1200 miles. It's perfectly normal, including the $50.00 synthetic oils....Play it safe and cahnge it every 3000, it's worth the $30.00 to $40.00 every couple of months to have peace of mind

barefootbaby78 Joined Fri 03/07/08 Posts: 2693	Tue 04/01/08 07:43 PM
i do mine about 2500 cuz i dont do much long distance driving. I have to get my pulley fixed.JOY just got my pulley fixed today and let me tell you it was a beotch ..i cut my finger

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Tue 04/01/08 07:43 PM
When I try to change the oil on my skateboard it always becomes soggy, really hard to ride...I'm thinking next time I take it to a mechanic.

steelersgirltina Joined Thu 01/31/08 Posts: 4792	Tue 04/01/08 07:45 PM
i do mine about 2500 cuz i dont do much long distance driving. I have to get my pulley fixed.JOY just got my pulley fixed today and let me tell you it was a beotch ..i cut my finger ah i am not gonna do it!!

PATSFAN Joined Mon 12/10/07 Posts: 42782	Tue 04/01/08 07:47 PM
When I try to change the oil on my skateboard it always becomes soggy, really hard to ride...I'm thinking next time I take it to a mechanic. Coming from a mechanic, I'd say trade it in