Hey guys, Ive got a simple question that Im sure most know the answer to. My last oil change was with Mobil 1 synthetic oil. It has been 3,000 miles, should I wait more miles to change it with the mobil 1 oil?
how many months have you been running it for?
is it basic city and high way driving or towing?
do you feel ok with going to the 5K max on the oil?
since its the first time with synthetic oil i would say take it to 3500-4000 miles, but if your OK with going with 5K use the oil to what it can do.
i used Mobil 1 synthetic for my last 2 years and the last oil change i used amsoil.
i ran the mobile 1 oil between 4500 - 5010 miles depending on the season and if i was going to take a long trip since i dont have a garge and have to get a big spot on the city street to change my oil.
i have a freind that changes his oil every 3 months using mobile 1 sythetic, i see that as a wast since he only puts between 2000-3000 on it and spends $65 each time. but that is what he is happy with doing and feels confertibale with it.
how many months have you been running it for?
is it basic city and high way driving or towing?
do you feel ok with going to the 5K max on the oil?
since its the first time with synthetic oil i would say take it to 3500-4000 miles, but if your OK with going with 5K use the oil to what it can do.
i used Mobil 1 synthetic for my last 2 years and the last oil change i used amsoil.
i ran the mobile 1 oil between 4500 - 5010 miles depending on the season and if i was going to take a long trip since i dont have a garge and have to get a big spot on the city street to change my oil.
i have a freind that changes his oil every 3 months using mobile 1 sythetic, i see that as a wast since he only puts between 2000-3000 on it and spends $65 each time. but that is what he is happy with doing and feels confertibale with it.
I had Mobil 1EP and change my oil every 6K. I did this from about 135k-145k miles until I sold it at 195K miles. No problem what so ever with the engine.
ok, Il probably do it at about 4,000. I read on Mobil 1's website that the oil doesnt break down and is warrantied for 12,000 miles, lol. Im sure it gets pretty dirty though
my brother waited until 20000 miles in his altima to get the oil changed...it was the factory oil, but it wasnt that dirty, at least thats what the tech said....its all in how u drive it...
EDIT: the check oil light never came on...and the oil was always full...
Some vehicles have a oil change indicator system. In a BMW, that uses Mobil 1, you could travel up to 22k until the light tells you to change the oil. Of course, most folks wouldn't go that long, but use of synthetics can generally be given twice the "old" change interval. Remember, the manufacturers now claim 7,500 mile intervals with standard oil. I use 5-7,500 mile intervals with synthetics, and change the filter at the same time.
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