Oil deterioration question
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I bought my S back in Sept. and have yet to change the oil. I might have put 1,200 miles on her since then. I am thinking it's about time to change the oil for good measure, but do I really need to?
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Originally Posted by rob-2,Feb 9 2011, 02:28 PM
Generally 1 year or 7500 miles.
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Originally Posted by TestMonkey,Feb 9 2011, 01:01 PM
WHAT?!?!
Its 3,000 miles
I change mine about every 2,700.
Its 3,000 miles
I change mine about every 2,700.
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Originally Posted by RedCelica,Feb 9 2011, 01:30 PM
I bought my S back in Sept. and have yet to change the oil. I might have put 1,200 miles on her since then. I am thinking it's about time to change the oil for good measure, but do I really need to?
If used, I would just change the oil and filter and go with 7.5k mi /12 mo from there.
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76%...I drive it kinda hard
Car was purchased at a dealership, paperwork shows an oil change a week before purchase. OEM filter was used.
Car was purchased at a dealership, paperwork shows an oil change a week before purchase. OEM filter was used.
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I agree Saki - since you bought it used I would go ahead and change the oil/filter to get your own baseline. From then on you should be fine with intervals between 5000-7500 or once a year. The oil is probably fine at this point, but I would feel better knowing exactly what oil brand/weight was in my car, plus you get to spend some time with your S.
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Originally Posted by TestMonkey,Feb 9 2011, 11:01 AM
WHAT?!?!
Its 3,000 miles
I change mine about every 2,700.
Its 3,000 miles
I change mine about every 2,700.
Your stuck with dino oils and how often they have to be changed way back then.
I change at intervals of 6 or 7k depending how hard i've driven.