The required oil change limit in the owners manual is MERELY A GUIDELINE, its NOT exact, and it states this in most manuals.
You can EASILY exceed 3-5k oil change limits, as long as your car is in good operating condition and the oil dipstick sample doesnt come up in the Black Color Panel.
There are actually people with 100+ miles in their truck who NEVER changed their oil, they only changed their oil filters....and Technically this is possible since most Motorcraft filters filtrate down to 1-3 Microns I believe.
(dont quote me to those exact numbers, but the filtration is very good.)
However I would never do this, you should definately and OBVIOUSLY change your oil.........I was ONLY making a simple point.
DONT worry if you go past your oil change date, its NOT a big deal at all....however check the dipstick anyways.
If your driving an older car, I WOULD change the oil, since your going on a long distance trip.
If you own a newer vehicle....just check the oil, and you'll be FINE.
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I wish this whole OilChanging paranoia would stop already!How many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?if u talk 2 a mechanic or refer 2 u owners manual it'll tell u every 3000 miles which is best 4 ur car, but if u read the bottle of oil most companys will tell u u can go 7500 or more on that oil, i had a guy bring his truck into my shop one time who never changed the oil, his engine just locked up on him
anyway ur fine, just get it changed when u canHow many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?Just get it changed then you know you are O.K.! And while your there tell them your going on a trip and they will do a safety check! Could save you some major $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!How many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?it depends on the age / model and how well looked after up till now your vehicle is and has been if its been well looked after you could exceed the service due by up to 5000 miles however its always best to keep servicing up to dateHow many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?It probably won't damage your engine but you may void your warranty if you have one. Why not take 30 minutes and go to a quick oil change place rather than worry.How many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?if you have been doing on highway miles,you should be ok
city driving ie stop n go short trips, change it before you go.How many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?Your fine, just check the oil level.How many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?You'd probably be ok. But I would get that changed. That reminds me... im over too.How many miles overdue can i be for an oil change?it'll be ok, but get it done before june
