Tuesday, October 25, 2011

How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?

with out it damaging the car?How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?The lube place says 3000 miles. Your manual will say anything from 3000-5000 (sometimes even more!). Listen to the manual and purchase the correct type of oil.



If you drive down any dirt or gravel roads, then do it every 3K for sure.



It is very important that you have ENOUGH oil in the car and changing it every 3K helps with this if you are forgetful about checking it. As the car gets older, you may have to add oil before the 3K marker.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?well 3 months/3000 miles is the way to go......while you may not think a few extra hundred miles will hurt think about this



every 3000 miles oil chonges means you change your oil 20 times in 60,000 miles



every 3500 mile oil changes and at 60,000 you have only changed your oil only 17 times.....that is three missed oil changes and that much more wear on your engine.....



personally I change the oil in my vehicles every 2000-2500 miles....it may sound extreme but my vehicles commonly go 300,000-400,000 miles with very little problems!!!!How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?don,t you worry about a thing....only going over a few 100 miles will not cause any problems,3000 miles is a general rule your motor will last a long time at the 3000 mile intreval.now synthetic motor oils can go a little longer say 5000 to 7000 but they cost much more and you have to have a really good oil filter to go that long.....enough said change it every 3000 miles give or take a few hundred and you will be good to go.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?I know people who change thier oil every 10,000 miles, some poeple do it every 3.000 miles



Oil does in fact last longer than 3,000 miles, but it is different for every car and every person. So they said 3,000 as a saftey number.



It depends on how you drive, how fast you oil wears out. If you don't have something like the GMOLS equipped on your car, i would just look at how bad your oil is when you change it... if it doesn't look too bad.. wait a little longer the next time. It'll be something you have to decide for yourself.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?depends on the age of the car as well as how you drive it.... more modern cars.. you can go somewhere between 3000-7000 miles and you'll be fine... especially with synthetic oil. Older cars... like before 1996... you should do it do it between 3000-5000 miles... you can go a couple more hundred miles before changing it but not too much... no more than 10000 because it does take a toll on the engine itself as well as the interior mechanics.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?I depends a bit on your driving habits, but generally if you use good oil, change the oil filter every time, and regularly service the air filter and don't drive on dirt roads, you can run 5 tp 7 thousand miles on an oil change. Under severe service (pulling a trailer, running hot, or other heavy duty use) you should stick with 3000 mile intervals.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?every 3000 miles or 3 months depending on the type of driving you do, highway vs city. Highway is less hard on the car then city. no it won't hurt if you go a bit over. I wouldn't neglect it for another 3000 miles but a few hundred is not going to hurt. just remember to pop the hood and check the level no matter how often you have it changed.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?The old standard was 3,000 miles or 6 months on traditional oil. If your car is a little older, say pre 2000, you should stick with that equation. Now days, newer cars and trucks can go 5,000 miles or 9 months. Even longer if its a synthetic oil! Although its more expensive. A few hundered miles isn't going to make or break your motor. But don't exceed 500 every time or it will begin to take its toll in the long run.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?Every 3000 miles. Yes its OK to exceed that number but still you have to check your dipstick once in a while and make sure the level of your oil is in between of those two dots. I replace mine every 4000 to 5000 miles but I keep monitoring the level of my oil because the heat of the engine consumes oil.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?every 3000 miles or every 3 months depending on how much you drive



driving without changing the oil wont hurt your car immediately, what happens is sediment and oil sludge builds up, slowing down performance and gas consumption, it could also damage the engine



you could go a long way without an oil change but its not recommendedHow often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?you spossed to do it every 300 miles, you pry shouldn't wait cause of you do, that will cause friction in your car engine and possibly an exlosion, or a damaged engine.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?they use to say 6000 miles

now they say 3000 miles

i usually go over a few hundred miles and never had problems but i guess it's possible to damage. it also depends on your driving habits.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?normally 3mos. or 3,000miles. generally if you wait, you should carry a qt. of oil in your car and anti-freeze especially if you have a leak or you have been experiencing hot or cold weather.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?From what I've heard, recent reports say it is ok to wait a few hundred miles passed the change date. They could not tell a different performance wise. I would say don't go past three months.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?Every three thousand miles, that's what the manufactures recommend. No a few hundred miles more or less will not make a difference.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?they say every 3 months or 3000 miles but years ago it was double that. i think they just changed the advice to sell more oil. and no, a few extra miles before you get the oil change will not hurt the car.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?No. You should not let it go a few hundred miles,it could really damage your car!How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?every 3 months or 3000 miles. as long as your not ruff with the car and u check the oil. you will be ok for a few hundred miles.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?3100-3300 you should be ok but going 3900 ish may become a issue if you do it repetaly over the life of the engine

goodluckHow often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?about 3 thousand milesHow often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?At least every 3000 miles. Yes it is OK.How often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?@ 3000 some synthetic oils can go farther,just keep it close to 3K and you'll be fineHow often should you get an oil change? And is it ok to wait a few extra hundred miles with out it damaging?it's better not to wait more than 10000km