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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by C45P312
It also cost more than $100 for an oil change at the dealership for Porsches and BMWs if my memory serves me right.

Changing mine @ 3000 miles gives me a peace of mind. Plus, I turbo'd a NA power car.

$97 at Richmond BMW for my 325i. The car tells me when to change it. Sometimes it's 15k, sometimes slightly more.


I change every 5k on full synth for my turbo car.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by MAD_DOHC
That would require him driving it 50 miles. <3

Not you, you were wining and dining one of your idols. Brock missed out on some manly bonding time.
I like manly bonding time... I still want to go driving back roads and shoot things.

Next time I venture to Greensboro I'll bring back a few of my shotguns.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by Cobra4B

Waste of money, resources, and time.
Not when you have a lot of each.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by Cobra4B
I like manly bonding time... I still want to go driving back roads and shoot things.
How's the first weekend of June look? That's the tenative date.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

So I got a 91 MR2 NA, could I use synthetic on that?? It says you dont have to flush your engine when using Mobil one, but does that mean from other synthetics or what just regular oil or what?
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Could I use synthetics on my 91 MR2? I heard if you weren't using synthetics at the beg. then its useless?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by MAD_DOHC
How's the first weekend of June look? That's the tenative date.
2nd and 3rd works for me... the 3rd weekend I'll be at VIR. BTW I hope you don't let just any joe shmoe handle a gun around you, you size people up? Or is this going to be a smaller group?
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Could I use synthetics on my 91 MR2? I heard if you weren't using synthetics at the beg. then its useless?
Depends... synthetic allows you longer service intervals, but it also performs better at both extreme hot and cold temps.

I'd say go for it.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

I change my about every 6k or so. I need to do it this weekend. It's over 5k now.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by MAD_DOHC
That would require him driving it 50 miles. <3

Brock missed out on some manly bonding time.
I feel guilty because I change it about every 100miles.


Bummer on the bonding time thing though.
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Default Re: Going for it.... 15,000 mile oil change interval.

Originally Posted by XCELR8
I feel guilty because I change it about every 100miles.
You're kidding......right?



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