Oil change every 10,000 miles.
#1
07-11-2007 | 11:41 PM
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Oil change every 10,000 miles.
I use Mobile1 Full Synthetic for every oil change at 5.000 miles. I would like to know if changing the oil every 10,000 miles, vice 5,000 miles would make any difference??? Mostly highway driving. My accord has 92,000 miles on it now, and its a 2003. Let me know you Honda Pimps!
#2
07-12-2007 | 12:05 AM
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RE: Oil change every 10,000 miles.
Blackstone labs or someplace like that will analyze your oil, then tell you whether it's still good or 'used up'. Extended drain intervals are possible, but I wouldn't do that without actual oil analysis to say it's OK for YOUR particular car & driving habits. It won't be OK for everyone, and anyone who says so is just guessing.
Go to bobistheoilguy.com, I'm sure there's more than one place that does oilanalysis... People have posted their results, so you'll see what to expect.
So next time you drain it at 5k miles, have a sample bottle & send it in. Then you'll know whether it would have been good for another 5k or another 3k or ???
Go to bobistheoilguy.com, I'm sure there's more than one place that does oilanalysis... People have posted their results, so you'll see what to expect.
So next time you drain it at 5k miles, have a sample bottle & send it in. Then you'll know whether it would have been good for another 5k or another 3k or ???
#3
07-12-2007 | 12:11 AM
RE: Oil change every 10,000 miles.
I would stick to your maintenence schedule in your owners manuel , that is whats recommended and does work the best...
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#5
07-12-2007 | 02:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
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RE: Oil change every 10,000 miles.
My thoughts:
This is not professional advice. In the past my owners manuals regarding BMW, Volvo and Honda cars have recommend changing oil at 10,000 miles. 5,000 for severe service, (Towing trailers, etc.) Modern cars can specify when maintenance is necessary. The engine microcontrollers monitor mileage, cold starts, engine load, etc. For me this turned out to be about 10,000 to 11,000 miles. I do not think there is any advantage to second guessing the auto engineers.
This is not professional advice. In the past my owners manuals regarding BMW, Volvo and Honda cars have recommend changing oil at 10,000 miles. 5,000 for severe service, (Towing trailers, etc.) Modern cars can specify when maintenance is necessary. The engine microcontrollers monitor mileage, cold starts, engine load, etc. For me this turned out to be about 10,000 to 11,000 miles. I do not think there is any advantage to second guessing the auto engineers.
#6
07-12-2007 | 02:57 PM
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From: Brownsville, TX 78521
RE: Oil change every 10,000 miles.
ORIGINAL: JimBlake
Blackstone labs or someplace like that will analyze your oil, then tell you whether it's still good or 'used up'. Extended drain intervals are possible, but I wouldn't do that without actual oil analysis to say it's OK for YOUR particular car & driving habits. It won't be OK for everyone, and anyone who says so is just guessing.
Go to bobistheoilguy.com, I'm sure there's more than one place that does oilanalysis... People have posted their results, so you'll see what to expect.
So next time you drain it at 5k miles, have a sample bottle & send it in. Then you'll know whether it would have been good for another 5k or another 3k or ???
Blackstone labs or someplace like that will analyze your oil, then tell you whether it's still good or 'used up'. Extended drain intervals are possible, but I wouldn't do that without actual oil analysis to say it's OK for YOUR particular car & driving habits. It won't be OK for everyone, and anyone who says so is just guessing.
Go to bobistheoilguy.com, I'm sure there's more than one place that does oilanalysis... People have posted their results, so you'll see what to expect.
So next time you drain it at 5k miles, have a sample bottle & send it in. Then you'll know whether it would have been good for another 5k or another 3k or ???
#7
07-12-2007 | 03:01 PM
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From: Brownsville, TX 78521
RE: Oil change every 10,000 miles.
ORIGINAL: Baker
My thoughts:
This is not professional advice. In the past my owners manuals regarding BMW, Volvo and Honda cars have recommend changing oil at 10,000 miles. 5,000 for severe service, (Towing trailers, etc.) Modern cars can specify when maintenance is necessary. The engine microcontrollers monitor mileage, cold starts, engine load, etc. For me this turned out to be about 10,000 to 11,000 miles. I do not think there is any advantage to second guessing the auto engineers.
My thoughts:
This is not professional advice. In the past my owners manuals regarding BMW, Volvo and Honda cars have recommend changing oil at 10,000 miles. 5,000 for severe service, (Towing trailers, etc.) Modern cars can specify when maintenance is necessary. The engine microcontrollers monitor mileage, cold starts, engine load, etc. For me this turned out to be about 10,000 to 11,000 miles. I do not think there is any advantage to second guessing the auto engineers.
#10
07-13-2007 | 11:01 AM
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: new york
RE: Oil change every 10,000 miles.
ORIGINAL: RTexasF
my personal pefance but i hate to keep oil longer then it shold be.
What does that mean?
sry your right i should have explained my self better. I mean there are some poeple out there that dont change there dino oil for 5,000 or more becuase they say they did highway it isnt required. Iam one of those people who dont care, always 3,000miles no matter how i drive it.
my personal pefance but i hate to keep oil longer then it shold be.
What does that mean?
sry your right i should have explained my self better. I mean there are some poeple out there that dont change there dino oil for 5,000 or more becuase they say they did highway it isnt required. Iam one of those people who dont care, always 3,000miles no matter how i drive it.