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Originally posted by FastShark85
There's no need to change every 3000 miles. That's marketing hype from the oil companies and folks that get paid to do changes.
5000-7000 miles is fine. Hell, my owner's manual says I'm good for 12 months/12000 miles between changes.
Don't assume oil change shops know cars. Dealerships should, but generic shops probably just have basic level skills.
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You coulnt be more wrong.
I feel very sorry for that pretty Porsche that you are neglecting.
And yes, basic employees at generic shops have basic skill levels, but most of Management has quite a bit of automotive experience/knowledge.
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Originally posted by Peryn
As for intervals, you can pretty much never change your oil too often. Its not gonna hurt to have the freshest most lubricating oil in your engine all the time. Do it every 3k miles, whether they say it can last 5k between engines or whatever. Proper oil change intervals will go extremely far in lenghtening the life of your engine. If it says 3k, do it at least that often. Make no exceptions and you shouldn't have a problem.
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Originally posted by Sion
interval: EVERY 3 months or 3000 miles. end of story. Ive seen the numbers (statistical studies done by various manufacturers (of vehicles, oil, filters, etc)) and the 3000 mile interval produces the longest lasting engines by a HUGE margin. IIRC, an engine that has regular 3k oil service (INCLUDING filter every time) lasts on average 20-30% longer than one that has had 5k service.
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Couldnt have said it better myself guys.
If not anything else, changing your oil every 3k miles is CHEAP insurance.
Like ssander9 said...rather be safe than sorry....VERY sorry.