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Oil Change Frequency - 3K or 5K?

posted by  Steve on  Mon Apr 11 02:45 CST 2005
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5k minimum on Mobil 1, usually 7.5k if I do mostly highway driving. Modern oils can last a lot longer. The old rule about every 3k was based on the oils available in the sixties with few additives and poor viscosity control.






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New Oil Change Frequency - 3K or 5K?
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