didn't get an oil change for 10,000miles
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didn't get an oil change for 10,000miles
i didn't get an oil change for 10,000miles..(not s2k)
(last time i got synthetic)
just wondering how bad it is for the engine..
i checked the level last week and it was below minimum..which is not good...
luckily i'm getting oil change done tomorrow..
but is it really bad for the car?
(last time i got synthetic)
just wondering how bad it is for the engine..
i checked the level last week and it was below minimum..which is not good...
luckily i'm getting oil change done tomorrow..
but is it really bad for the car?
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My 330ci takes synthetic and has a factory specified oil change interval of 15,000mi approximately, depending on use.
However... it's a little sketchy, because they used to call for 7500mi oil changes. They upped the "recommended" oil change interval to 15K after the "included maintenance" program started.
However... it's a little sketchy, because they used to call for 7500mi oil changes. They upped the "recommended" oil change interval to 15K after the "included maintenance" program started.
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Originally Posted by common reactor,Sep 25 2009, 10:56 AM
Depends what kind of oil you used. I use Amsoil fully synthetic and I'm good for 30K miles
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Originally Posted by SB2007,Sep 25 2009, 08:52 AM
My 330ci takes synthetic and has a factory specified oil change interval of 15,000mi approximately, depending on use.
However... it's a little sketchy, because they used to call for 7500mi oil changes. They upped the "recommended" oil change interval to 15K after the "included maintenance" program started.
However... it's a little sketchy, because they used to call for 7500mi oil changes. They upped the "recommended" oil change interval to 15K after the "included maintenance" program started.
Honestly though, oil's lubrication properties isn't what really breaks down, it's the additives and he cleanliness of it.
And as mentioned, I'd be more worried about the low amount of oil vs. the duration. I once changed my S's oil with 4000 miles, and I watched the guy who did it for me (yes yes, I no longer do my own, I just buy the stuff and have someone else deal with the mess) drain the oil and it was pretty much the same color it was when I poured it in, was pretty much the color of corn oil (I use Mobil 1). I felt like it was a waste, but meh, small price for peace of mind.
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My uncle didn't get the oil changed on his '99 Honda Pilot for a good ~20k miles or so. We even drove to Texas from SoCal (w/ me following him in my S2K) without him even considering getting an oil change the day before we left. He's cheap like that.
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Originally Posted by Slithr,Sep 25 2009, 09:13 AM
Amsoil is good stuff, but you might want to check and see if they recommend a filter change during that period.