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31.67%
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[Z06] Synthetic Oil Change Interval Poll

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Old 06-30-2011, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by blackvetterzo6
Every spring, no matter how many miles i go in the summer. Usually under 4k.
this is in line with what I have been doing.
Old 06-30-2011, 10:19 AM
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I change when the OLM reaches about 10% - last time that was over 5k. According the lab report the oil was still fine and on par with an average oil at 2900 miles.
Old 06-30-2011, 10:46 AM
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I thought you guys drove these cars. Only needing to change the oil once a year sure doesn't sound like it.

I change mine 4-5 times a year and it's not even my DD.
Old 06-30-2011, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by NO S8NT
Since my 07 Z is a dd, I change every 45 days. I'm sitting at 149k now.

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Nice to see you are getting your money's worth out of the Z Have you had any issues with the car?
Old 06-30-2011, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by capevettes
Nice to see you are getting your money's worth out of the Z Have you had any issues with the car?

The oil pressure sending unit died at around 109k. I drive the car year round...life is way too short not to enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by NO S8NT
The oil pressure sending unit died at around 109k. I drive the car year round...life is way too short not to enjoy it.

Kevin
Excellent reliability and I agree on enjoying life. This is no dress rehearsal
Old 06-30-2011, 06:35 PM
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Around 6K miles on a DD which is about 10 months of driving.

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Old 06-30-2011, 06:53 PM
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once a year............before I put it up for the winter.

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Old 06-30-2011, 07:55 PM
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I change it every 3,000 miles, which is about twice a year. Overkill but cheap insurance. I have a lift in the garage so it's pretty easy. Walmart prices are great, so why not. Don't pay much attention to the DIC.
Old 06-30-2011, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NO S8NT
Since my 07 Z is a dd, I change every 45 days. I'm sitting at 149k now.

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