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Old 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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Old 05-11-2015, 08:02 PM   #2
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Old 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.
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Old 05-11-2015, 08:22 PM   #4
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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.
^ Same.....

Did mine a few weeks ago. 5,000 miles, 34% remaining.
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Old 05-11-2015, 09:18 PM   #5
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I also do it every 5k miles.
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Old 05-11-2015, 09:20 PM   #6
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between 4500 - 5000 miles.
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Old 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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Old 05-11-2015, 10:03 PM   #8
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5K miles for me
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Old 05-11-2015, 10:12 PM   #9
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 05-11-2015, 11:13 PM   #12
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Usually around 30%
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Old 05-11-2015, 11:19 PM   #13
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4500 to 5k here
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Old 05-12-2015, 05:39 AM   #14
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5,000 miles or 1 year. Whichever comes first.
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