dry oil filter
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02-05-2012 | 03:05 PM
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02-05-2012 | 04:25 PM
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3K oil changes is more about peace of mind than anything else. I try and do mine between 3 and 4K, simply because by that time, it's getting pretty black and nasty.
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02-05-2012 | 06:50 PM
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02-05-2012 | 07:49 PM
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I change mine every 3K-3.5k miles. Going to pick up a different oil filter tommorow. Are mopar filters any good? I know some 1 who can get me some. And I believe 3K mile change is about right. The oil is pretty black by then. But I am willng to pay the extra few bucks for a functional oil filter. I don't trust fram anymore, but like said before it could happen to anybrand or filter. What oil do you guys use as well? 5w or 10w? Thanks for the replies
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02-05-2012 | 08:08 PM
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I change mine every 3K-3.5k miles. Going to pick up a different oil filter tommorow. Are mopar filters any good? I know some 1 who can get me some. And I believe 3K mile change is about right. The oil is pretty black by then. But I am willng to pay the extra few bucks for a functional oil filter. I don't trust fram anymore, but like said before it could happen to anybrand or filter. What oil do you guys use as well? 5w or 10w? Thanks for the replies
State hopes to break car owners' habit of changing oil too often
The 3,000-mile oil change 'myth'
If anything, change the filter every 3,000 and the oil at 10,000 and top off as needed. The color doesn't mean anything.
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02-05-2012 | 08:29 PM
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that one article VW posted a link to says any vehicle made from 2002 or older should stick to the 3000 miles per old change.
So, how often should I change my oil?
It depends on your car's age and make, and whether you primarily use it for short distances or longer hauls. With vehicles built before 2002, "you should probably stick with a 3,000 mile oil change," says Huffman. For later models, "Cars.com experts split the difference" between 3,000 and 10,000 miles, offering a "best estimate" of every 5,000 miles for the "vast majority" of cars. For model-specific advice, check your car's manual, or this chart created by California's waste management board.
It depends on your car's age and make, and whether you primarily use it for short distances or longer hauls. With vehicles built before 2002, "you should probably stick with a 3,000 mile oil change," says Huffman. For later models, "Cars.com experts split the difference" between 3,000 and 10,000 miles, offering a "best estimate" of every 5,000 miles for the "vast majority" of cars. For model-specific advice, check your car's manual, or this chart created by California's waste management board.
