Yearly oil change
05-24-2014, 12:16 PM
#21
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OK, no flames on the miles
Original owner of a 2007 Coupe, 7 years later I have 3500 miles on it.
Dealer changed the oil every spring while under warranty for 5 years.
Now I'm on the second year of changing the oil in the spring, does Mobile 1 need changing at 500 miles every spring?
Original owner of a 2007 Coupe, 7 years later I have 3500 miles on it.
Dealer changed the oil every spring while under warranty for 5 years.
Now I'm on the second year of changing the oil in the spring, does Mobile 1 need changing at 500 miles every spring?
05-24-2014, 12:25 PM
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05-24-2014, 12:50 PM
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05-24-2014, 05:27 PM
#25
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Had a Ford Ranger check engine lite came on opened hood looked engine was still there hood latch rusted up couldn`t open hood anymore ran truck about 100K without opening hood Now my Vette I change my oil every fall before putting away for the winter aprox. 3K.miles it`s all about how much you like your car.
05-24-2014, 07:04 PM
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I've had two Porsche's and two Corvette's that have never seen more than 2,400 miles a year. And yet, I change the Mobil 1 every year at inspection time. I too can argue the science of synthetic not really breaking down all that fast in that amount of time. But I can buy a 5 quart container of Mobil 1 at Walmart for about $25. My peace of mind and my expensive toys are worth the $25 (plus filter) every year.
05-24-2014, 08:14 PM
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I find changing the oil to be therapeutic. Besides, I swear it sounds better and runs better after an oil change. I know it's all in my head, but I still do it.
05-24-2014, 08:20 PM
#29
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Obviously no worries on the mileage...
But I agree - as we change ours every Spring - just so the dealer can look at everything else while up on the hoist.
Money well spent!!!!
But I agree - as we change ours every Spring - just so the dealer can look at everything else while up on the hoist.
Money well spent!!!!
05-24-2014, 09:45 PM
#30
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Changing M1 with 500 miles on it is crazy regardless of the time. Waste of time and oil. Mine was changed December, 2012. It,s been driven 4 times since to the tune of less than 100 miles. 2007 with 6,200 miles. Do you discard oil that,s been sitting in the container for 12 months? If you are driving the car frenquenty but for few miles i would say yes.
05-24-2014, 09:52 PM
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You guys do know that the once a year deal is a holdover by GM that was intended for people who could remember dates easier than mileage, don't you? Now with a DIC reminder, the once a year deal just provides more business to dealerships by people who have a fear of losing their warranty. The oil doesn't go bad in 500 miles, but fear has replaced common sense.
I do it every 2 years now, as I only put on around 500 miles a year. I won't live long enough for that to do any harm even if I live to be 150.
05-24-2014, 09:55 PM
#33
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Can't think a coupe more years in your car is going to mean anything.
I agree.
05-25-2014, 10:10 AM
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05-25-2014, 10:29 AM
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If it makes you feel better change it once a year. My local Chevy dealer freq. has coupons for oil changes for $19.99, oil and filter included, so why not? I do think that it is silly to think that oil goes bad even if it isn't used that much. I don't think the oil in the containers at the auto parts stores have exploration dates on them.
05-25-2014, 10:29 AM
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Oil and filter changed, 200 mile trip. Crap nearly half of my yearly allowance on the first ride.
My 17 year old had his first chance at driving it, prolly gonna get a few more miles on it now, Oh no, better not start that conversation
My 17 year old had his first chance at driving it, prolly gonna get a few more miles on it now, Oh no, better not start that conversation
05-25-2014, 11:14 AM
#37
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If it makes you feel better change it once a year. My local Chevy dealer freq. has coupons for oil changes for $19.99, oil and filter included, so why not? I do think that it is silly to think that oil goes bad even if it isn't used that much. I don't think the oil in the containers at the auto parts stores have exploration dates on them.
The oil in containers isn't exposed to internal combustion temperatures and chemicals so it probably doesn't expire.
05-25-2014, 11:19 AM
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You guys do know that the once a year deal is a holdover by GM that was intended for people who could remember dates easier than mileage, don't you? Now with a DIC reminder, the once a year deal just provides more business to dealerships by people who have a fear of losing their warranty. The oil doesn't go bad in 500 miles, but fear has replaced common sense.
05-25-2014, 02:03 PM
#39
Oil sitting in a container doesn't go bad because it's not exposed to anything. But your oil in your car does get exposed to pH changes, water and possible acidic conditions. Letting your bearings sit for an extended time can possibly etch the bearing surface. JMHO, but I always change the oil each year before letting it sit for the winter.
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05-25-2014, 02:21 PM
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Oil should be changed when it needs to be changed. How do you tell when......... get it analyzed. I bet that if you sent the oil to Blackstone labs at the end of one year of low mileage driving they would tell you it is still almost like new. The oil doesn't know how old it is and neither does the lab...... but the lab can tell you when to change it based on the condition of the oil.