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Re: Oil Change Interval
Posted by Stephen Goldberger (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Mon, 15 Apr 2002 10:38:17
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

  The manual suggest an oil change every 10 000 =
>miles.  Do you think it is realistic, or should I stick with every =
>3000miles rule?

Given a choice of 10,000 miles or 3000 miles, I'd pick the 3000.  I think 
5000 is probably a happy medium, though, especially with the V6 being 
non-turbocharged, not having timing chains (it uses a belt).  Oil quality 
is a factor as well - and driving habits.  Many short trips put much more 
stress on the oil than long trips.  People who use synthetic oil and who 
also drive long distances have used a 10,000 mile change interval with 
great results.  People who use 'whatever' oil and drive short trips can 
find their engines ruined from a sludge clogged oil pickup screen with a 
6,000 mile change interval.

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