05-11-2015, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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What % do you change your oil?
Curious as to how many of you use the percentage meter as a measurement to when you need your oil changed. Do you all go by the 5k mile rule or do you wait til a certain percentage? When do you like to change it?
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05-11-2015, 08:02 PM | #2 |
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I wait until I see smoke. I gotta get the most out of my money.
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05-11-2015, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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I've been going by mileage intervals of 5k. The OLM usually tells me I've got about 30% useful life left.
I just don't want to run it out until the OLM says it's time to change. At 5k it feels good and old and dirty and gives me a reason to look around under the car and check everything else at the same time. |
05-11-2015, 08:22 PM | #4 | |
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Did mine a few weeks ago. 5,000 miles, 34% remaining.
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05-11-2015, 09:18 PM | #5 |
I also do it every 5k miles.
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05-11-2015, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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between 4500 - 5000 miles.
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05-11-2015, 09:39 PM | #7 |
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Don't even pay attention to %, just go to 4000 miles and first chance after I hit it, I change the oil...
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05-11-2015, 10:03 PM | #8 |
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5K miles for me
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05-11-2015, 10:12 PM | #9 |
10,060 Miles as of 06/21
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I change it once a year.
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05-11-2015, 10:14 PM | #10 |
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Once a year, just before it's stored for the winter. Probably put around 7000KM (4300 miles) a season on.
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05-11-2015, 10:37 PM | #11 |
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I have done it every 3,000 miles since I bought the car brand new 4 years ago. But this is only a summer car so it'll get 3 oil changes a year.
Also did my tranny fluid and rear differential for the first time. Car has about 19,000 miles on it. Some people may think I'm fu*ked but in my eyes fresh oil is very important and don't mind spending a few extra bucks to keep my car running smooth.
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05-11-2015, 11:13 PM | #12 |
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Usually around 30%
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05-11-2015, 11:19 PM | #13 |
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4500 to 5k here
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05-12-2015, 05:39 AM | #14 |
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5,000 miles or 1 year. Whichever comes first.
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