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How long do you go before you change it? I want to run Mobil 1 in my newly aquired SVT but was wondering how long I can wait to change it again.
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I only go 3000 miles between changes (because it's mainly a track car), but you can probably go twice that far if you aren't hard on it. Get an oil analysis - that can tell you with better precision how far you can go.
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Originally posted by Hdbngr8:
Get an oil analysis - that can tell you with better precision how far you can go.
Excellent advice! I'd personally change it right away on a newly acquired car, just to be on the safe side. Then change it at 3000 miles and send in the oild sample. They'll be able to give you a good idea of how long your motor can go between oil changes.
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most posts I have read about oil change intervals on Mobil 1 that have gotten oil analysis done about 5 to 7 k seems normal
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Changing you oil every 3000 miles is overkil for Mobil 1. 5000 miles is ideal.
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I change it occasionally. You know just when I feel like it.
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Change it pretty quickly for the first few times if your'e switching to synth.
After that 5-7k intervals is good.
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I agree with you, Stazi - but since those are 3000 hard miles, and since it only gets about 3000 miles/year (I don't want oil sitting in there that long), that's when I change it.
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Yes it depends on driving, but personally don't buy the "sitting" argument for synthetic oil as it's way more stable than regular dyno oil.
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Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
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