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I dont im always bad about this if they till me 3,000 mules i probably am almost double that by the time i get around to going =( are you guys faithful about that?
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Yes I do. They easiest way to make your car last is to change the fluids when recommended. It's very important to keep up with routine maintenance for your car. A few dollars now will save thousands of dollars later. I am faithful about the recommended services for my car. If you don't take care of your car you will end up with expensive repairs in the long run. Not changing oil can lead to engine problems. Blow out an engine if you want to.
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5,000 miles is my outside limit before an oil and filter change. I watch for coupons and I can usually get it done for under $20. Sometimes I need to wait a little longer at the oil change place with a coupon but I just take my laptop or a good book with a cup of coffee. Don't let them sell you other stuff unless you KNOW you really need it. :)
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I don't really drive that far so I am usually OK with getting my oil changed once a year when I get my car inspected.
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I think now you can go about 5000 depending on how you drive and how far or fast you put on the miles. I am due for one now actually and yes I try to keep up with them
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I don't really drive that far so I am usually OK with getting my oil changed once a year when I get my car inspected.
now the typical recommended oil change is 5000 miles or 5 months, whichever comes first. Even if you don't drive that many miles, if you drive your car everyday, you still pick up a lot of trash in your oil that can damage your engine. I only drive about 5000 miles a year on my car, and I change my oil (myself--of course :thumbsup:) 3 times a year. You can go up to 10000 miles if you use synthetic oil, but should at least change your oil filter at the halfway point (5k miles, or 5 months out of 10). The reason for this is that synthetic oil doesn't break down like conventional oil, but you still get dirt and stuff that can damage your engine, so changing the filter will clear that out, but you'll save 25 bucks on the oil. It costs me $22 to change my own oil ($16 for the oil and $6 for the filter at walmart), so i have no reason not to keep up with the oil changes.
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I'm not the best at getting it in to the shop at the exact mileage but I do try to get it done in a reasonable amount of time/mileage.
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IF you don;t then Good luck!
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We're pretty good about it...it'll go a little over, but not much. It's just not worth it in the end!
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Yes, at least twice a year to keep the car running smoothly without any problems. :thumbsup:
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no, I know i should every 3,000 miles but I don't.
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Yes, it is of utmost importance to get oil changes especially if you want to keep your car up and going for a very long time. I don't always do it every 3 months or 3000. I usually change it at 5000 miles or before if car is sluggish. I was having it changed every 3000 miles but since the cost of oil changes has went up I wait til 5000, unless it is on sale and then I will go for the sale price. My car has over 215,000 miles on it and it is because I get it serviced as often as I can afford to.
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Yes, I get oil changes on a regular basis because along with the oil change comes a safety inspection. If they find something wrong with your vehicle...they will let you know.
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Always, i want my car too last as long as i own it.. Always check my tires too.
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Always do
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I always change oil at 3,000 or a little over, but I know my car needs good lubrication to keep it running smoothly.
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Im so bad with getting them on time wow has the price went up im going to spend around 60 dollars
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Every 7500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, using a synthetic blend oil.
Just follow your manufacturer's recommended service interval for your model and type of oil to use. If it says 5,000 miles or 6 months, changing it every 3,000 or 3 months is just wasteful... not just with money, but also resources. Service departments are one of the bigger money makers for dealerships. If they could get you to come in every 1,000 miles to change oil, don't you think they would? There are many reputable, honest service places, but the truth is, there are many which prey on the uninformed to boost their bottom lines.
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Every 7500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, using a synthetic blend oil.
Just follow your manufacturer's recommended service interval for your model and type of oil to use. If it says 5,000 miles or 6 months, changing it every 3,000 or 3 months is just wasteful... not just with money, but also resources. Service departments are one of the bigger money makers for dealerships. If they could get you to come in every 1,000 miles to change oil, don't you think they would? There are many reputable, honest service places, but the truth is, there are many which prey on the uninformed to boost their bottom lines.
I agree that it's best to change at the recommended interval from the manufacturer and not from the service station. They are the ones that have done the research as to what works best for the type of car you are driving. Actually, some research has found out that by bringing in your car too soon can actually be harmful too in that by opening up the oil system, there's a possibility for contaminates to get inside. Thus (esp. for very new cars) it's actually better to go to 5K miles or even longer. As your car ages, then consider getting the oil changed more often, or switch to a synthetic (or semi-synthetic).
I'm very good about getting it done every 5K miles (or shortly thereafter). I also rotate my tires every other oil change. I learned the hard way about not rotating my tires with my first car. Within a few years, the tires started making noise and eventually I had to get them replaced even though had I rotated them on a regular basis, I could've gotten by with the same tires for longer.
Also if anyone gets extended warranty on their cars, make sure you read the fine print. I know on mine, I am required to take my car in for regular maintenance and retain proof of it. At any point I bring in my car to be serviced at the dealership, they could request proof of regular maintenance, and if I cannot produce it, they could drop my extended warranty. And I can understand their rationale... If you are getting covered for engine damage, then they should know that the damage wasn't caused by your neglect in not changing your oil on a regular basis.
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Just had my oil changed a few days ago! I am so glad I have my husband to remind me; or I know I would forget! :dontknow:
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I get mine changed between 10k and 12k miles. 10k is recommended by the manufacturer (it's synthetic oil) but I tend to forget until the oil light comes on.
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I believe in maintaining a car but I think that an engine can go a little further than three thousand miles. I think that there are a lot of shiceters out there who will try to con you into getting services that aren't really necessary. I have found a garage that I trust. If I ask them whether I need maintenance they will tell me no if I don't...they aren't trying to extract every cent out of my wallet. I have gone to other servicers who have charged me and not changed my oil. I had another servicer that didn't put my oil cap back...hello blown engine!
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i do and my truck has over 200,000 miles on it and i trust it enough to go any where. my expedition has almost 200,000 miles and i take it every where
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Yep, every 5,000 miles. Preventative maintenance is worth it.
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yes every 3000 miles is a good rule keep things running clean.
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I don't, and my husband used to work at AutoZone and my dad's a mechanic so I should know better. I'm about to sell the truck I have now and when I get my next one I'll try to do better.
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yes i do ,,but my husband does it :cat:
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Always, i want my car too last as long as i own it.. Always check my tires too.
checking your tires is important as well, not just for fuel economy, but if you drive with your tires under or over inflated, you can damage them, and even the smallest, cheapest tires will put you back a few hundred bucks--no sense in buying them when you don't need too.
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Yes, i regularly change my oil myself about every three or four months. My favorite oil is Royal Purple.
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I have them done about every 5000 miles. Finding the time is the hardest thing.
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my chevy 2008 has a oil % which i use which is more than 3000 mile it is closed to 6000.00 miles so i dont have to get one that often and i love that.