How Often Should I Change My Oil???

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-19-2002, 08:45 PM

I Have Been Driving Like 6000km's since my oil was last changed, and was wondering if i should change it now???

thanks

fiveohpatrol · 01-19-2002, 09:04 PM

uhh, yah you need to change it ASAP

3000 miles is about 4800km, so change your oil and filter about every 4800km

NO SLO PK · 01-19-2002, 09:11 PM

I use synthetic, so I change mine every 5000. Teardown after 125,000 miles showed no ridge in the cylinder walls, nor any excessive bearing wear. This was with an enthusiastic driver (me) and most of the miles being blown.

egiap's 5.0 · 01-20-2002, 06:00 AM

I change my oil once a year with filter change every six months. I do this with all my cars. I do use a synthetic oil with their oil filter. Regular oil filters such as fram are only good for 3K. Change your oil as soon as possible. An oil change cost so little compared to the price of a car. So take care of your ride. Every 3K or once a year with Amsoil.

tireburner163 · 01-20-2002, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by egiap's 5.0
I change my oil once a year with filter change every six months.

, holy crap dude. Your oil must look REALLY, REALLY bad when it comes out. I don't see how any oil could last a year, with dailey driving.

stanger8172 · 01-20-2002, 09:53 AM

Don't forget to change your blinker fluid every 3k!

PKRWUD · 01-20-2002, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163

, holy crap dude. Your oil must look REALLY, REALLY bad when it comes out. I don't see how any oil could last a year, with dailey driving.

He's an Amsoil dealer, and Amsoil claims to be so superior that it's properties don't break down, allowing for longer intervals between oil changes. The only problem with that is the contamination that exisists thanks to burning gasoline (as well as the gas that doesn't burn and gets by the rings) stays with the oil. No oil should be used for more than 5k miles. I personally change mine every 3k miles.

Take care,
-Chris

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-20-2002, 10:43 AM

blinker fluid?

im doin an oil change tomorrow

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 01-21-2002, 12:33 AM

It's a good idea to check your muffler bearing tolerences while you're down there, too.

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 01-21-2002, 01:13 AM

It's a good idea to check your muffler bearing tolerences while you're down there, too.

tireburner163 · 01-21-2002, 04:02 AM

PKRWUD, that's what I'm saying. Oil doesn't wear out, it get contaminated.

Tim89LXvert · 01-21-2002, 01:07 PM

I change mine about 4 times a year:

--Change before putting away for the winter
--Change before bringing out in the spring
--Change every 4K miles during use in the summer

On my wifes Honda, I have changed that every 4K miles since we bought it new. 120K miles later (synthetic since 70K) it still purrs.

moc · 01-21-2002, 07:13 PM

Contaminates will KILL ,anyway i have run Castrol Syntec
since i bought my notch in sep of 91,and even though i don't put a lot of miles on it a year (1800 to 2100mi.) castrol told me to change it every 6 months ,because of the short jaunts that i drive it on (nice weather ,weekends) the reason is condinsation in the block.
and then when i do change it ,it may only have 600 mi on that oil
(hard 600) so it may sound expensive to some but thats on me.
anyway change your oil , no more than 5000mi. on a daily driver

chatcher · 01-21-2002, 10:46 PM

i change mine every 1500 miles or three months usually the three months comes first but i figure whats a couple bucks to know you always have fresh clean oil and a good filter on there heck i dont think it would be bad to change it as often as you could i dont use synthetics i hear they can find ways past seals that regular oils dont so an oil change for me is not as expensive
hardcore racers have new oil in every race weekend cheap ins
definatly wouldnt go past 5000 miles
i change the oil in my bike every 1000 miles
call me crazy but i like to pamper my toys

89FHPLX · 01-21-2002, 11:38 PM

GOOD LORD!!! GOOD LORD!!! GOOD LORRRRRRDDD!!!!!!

3K Please!!

stanger8172 · 01-22-2002, 12:01 AM

LOL, chatcher, did someone strike a nerve??

01-19-2002, 08:45 PM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	How Often Should I Change My Oil??? I Have Been Driving Like 6000km's since my oil was last changed, and was wondering if i should change it now??? thanks __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

01-19-2002, 09:04 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	uhh, yah you need to change it ASAP 3000 miles is about 4800km, so change your oil and filter about every 4800km __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-19-2002, 09:11 PM	#3
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	I use synthetic, so I change mine every 5000. Teardown after 125,000 miles showed no ridge in the cylinder walls, nor any excessive bearing wear. This was with an enthusiastic driver (me) and most of the miles being blown. __________________ Russ L '91 LX - 331 w/ Procharger '03 Cobra Convertible - Pullied '94 Lightning '65 Mustang Coupe

01-20-2002, 06:00 AM	#4
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	I change my oil once a year with filter change every six months. I do this with all my cars. I do use a synthetic oil with their oil filter. Regular oil filters such as fram are only good for 3K. Change your oil as soon as possible. An oil change cost so little compared to the price of a car. So take care of your ride. Every 3K or once a year with Amsoil. __________________ Amsoil, The finest in synthetics T-1 certified Amsoil dealer Oils,Lubes,Filters www.lubedealer.com/midohio

01-20-2002, 09:53 AM	#6
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Don't forget to change your blinker fluid every 3k! __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

01-20-2002, 10:43 AM	#8
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	blinker fluid? im doin an oil change tomorrow __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

01-21-2002, 12:33 AM	#9
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	It's a good idea to check your muffler bearing tolerences while you're down there, too. __________________ Stripped-down '93 LX Coupe -- "Danielle" R.I.P. 05/30/02 "I've seen some crazy stuff in my life, but that...was...AWESOME!!! Oh, sorry about your car, man."

01-21-2002, 01:13 AM	#10
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	It's a good idea to check your muffler bearing tolerences while you're down there, too. __________________ Stripped-down '93 LX Coupe -- "Danielle" R.I.P. 05/30/02 "I've seen some crazy stuff in my life, but that...was...AWESOME!!! Oh, sorry about your car, man."

01-21-2002, 04:02 AM	#11
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	PKRWUD, that's what I'm saying. Oil doesn't wear out, it get contaminated. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-21-2002, 01:07 PM	#12
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	I change mine about 4 times a year: --Change before putting away for the winter --Change before bringing out in the spring --Change every 4K miles during use in the summer On my wifes Honda, I have changed that every 4K miles since we bought it new. 120K miles later (synthetic since 70K) it still purrs. __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

01-21-2002, 07:13 PM	#13
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Contaminates Contaminates will KILL ,anyway i have run Castrol Syntec since i bought my notch in sep of 91,and even though i don't put a lot of miles on it a year (1800 to 2100mi.) castrol told me to change it every 6 months ,because of the short jaunts that i drive it on (nice weather ,weekends) the reason is condinsation in the block. and then when i do change it ,it may only have 600 mi on that oil (hard 600) so it may sound expensive to some but thats on me. anyway change your oil , no more than 5000mi. on a daily driver __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

01-21-2002, 10:46 PM	#14
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	i change mine every 1500 miles or three months usually the three months comes first but i figure whats a couple bucks to know you always have fresh clean oil and a good filter on there heck i dont think it would be bad to change it as often as you could i dont use synthetics i hear they can find ways past seals that regular oils dont so an oil change for me is not as expensive hardcore racers have new oil in every race weekend cheap ins definatly wouldnt go past 5000 miles i change the oil in my bike every 1000 miles call me crazy but i like to pamper my toys __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

01-21-2002, 11:38 PM	#15
89FHPLX Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	GOOD LORD!!! GOOD LORD!!! GOOD LORRRRRRDDD!!!!!! 3K Please!! __________________ 89 Mustang Police Interceptor Cobra Upper Intake GT-40 Lower Intake Ported TFS Track Heats Heads Crane Cams 2040 Reground By Crawford Performance 1.6 Scorpion Roller Rokers FMR 65mm TB BBk Equal Lenth Shorty Headers Billit Fuel Pressure Regulator (45Lbs) Under Drive Pullies Moroso Cold Air MSD Blaster TFI Coil X-Pipe with 2 chamber Flowmaster Cobra water pump pully 34 Degree Total Timing with spout out Short Belt No Air Silencer Hurst Short Throw Shifter Taylor 8.8 Blue Wires 3.8 Taurus Electric Fan 3.08 Gears (soon 3.55's) 19# Injectors (soon 24lb) Stock mass air

01-22-2002, 12:01 AM	#16
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	LOL, chatcher, did someone strike a nerve?? __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

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