i change every 4.5K miles on average

 

I'll second that completely... it did help with the cold starts and I had no issues either... but I wouldn't go 10,000 miles without an oil change... regardless of how quickly or slowly the oil "breaks down" it still collects crap in it and that is what hurts the motor the most....

I abused my poor car to test this theory and went about 7k on oil that was supposedly good for that and then had a mechanic change it and I never told him what I had done.... he tossed me the keys, said it's all taken care of then commented about how thick and dark it looked...

 

thanks for everyones replies. I change my oil every 5000 miles to the number. I think 3000 is too much and anything over 5K no matter what oil you are using is WAY to much even for synthetic. I think I will try going with mobil 1 synthetic and see how it helps. If I start to leak I guess I can always go back to regular oil to help put those deposits back and clog the holes. lol

Hey, I can't find it but I was reading a post here recent where some member here was talking about an engine cleaner you ran for 7500 miles or something like that? AREX or something like that was the name. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? If so, is it a good worthwhile product or just another gimic?

 

for your change intervul, don't waste your cash.....honestly it isn't worth it. They did a test and mobil 1 lasted 12k+ in a LS1 V8 so I am sure you can extend out your change intervuls a little. I have every 4.5K due to temp extremes here where I live

 

Oil change w/filter three times a year - approx $30.


On the other hand - Stopped on I-80 for a stalled vehicle and found the owner had not changed the oil at a reasonable interval and the engine locked up. Cost to repair - $3,700.

You decide.

 

I just turned 190,000 miles on my 96 ACCORD, I use what ever the dealer uses and it fine for me.

 

I use Penzoil, and have been using the TRT Fram filters lately. Change it every 3,000 miles.

 

any major brand oil is good, they are all pretty much the same, however, get rid of the Fram filter. shoddy construction and not a lot of filter media. youd be better off using a WAL-MART brand filter. personally I use WIX.

 

i use fram filter never had a prb with it, so does my brother and it got almost 160k. I think as loeast you use a decent name brand and change it when ever it should be changed. itll be good.

 

Hi guys!

I have a 2006 honda accord with 191k miles. I want to know type of motor oil and oil filter should I use. I appreciate your help.

Thanks!