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    Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    What do you guys think? Is it really feasible to think that with modern synthetic oil one could go 15,000 miles between oil changes?

    I’ve already decided what my thoughts are on this topic, but I’d like to hear what you guys think. Btw not that it matters, because I don’t use synthetic oil anyways.. But I’m still 1 of those people who changes the oil every 3,000 miles. Always have to maybe it’s just a habit I feel good with.

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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    I totally agree, Ric.

    I don't give a rats a$$ what anyone else thinks either.

    An oil change costs me around $30.

    I'll do mine at about the 3,500 mile mark, or once a year for me.

    I am an old school mechanic, and I will not trust that an oil can go 15k. Ever.


    And, in the case I am wrong (I am not), what's the harm in changing more frequently??
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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    I totally agree, Ric.

    I don't give a rats a$$ what anyone else thinks either.

    An oil change costs me around $30.

    I'll do mine at about the 3,500 mile mark, or once a year for me.

    I am an old school mechanic, and I will not trust that an oil can go 15k. Ever.


    And, in the case I am wrong (I am not), what's the harm in changing more frequently??
    My thing is that even if synthetic oil can go for 5,8,10,or even 15k miles... When the heck did they invent the oil filters that can protect for 15k miles? Every test I’ve seen online where they cut the filters in half after extended miles beyond 5k they almost always look fubar. Some of these filters like Fram can’t even protect for 3k miles.. Am I wrong?

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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    To be honest, it depends on the manufacturer. In Germany a lot of cars like BMW and Audi are already doing once a year oil changes or roughly 30k miles.

    Mazda here started doing that too, moly coated everything in the engine and then uses a high moly synthetic oil. Oil filter is a different category.

    End of the day, they're also warranting that so we will see. I know that at the end of the day, doesn't matter. I know a guy who had a 2015 mustang that did an oil change every kilometer. Oddly enough takes it to a brush wash every three days then uses a dry bath towel to dry his car after.

    End of the day, whatever you are personally satisfied with.
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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    My thing is that even if synthetic oil can go for 5,8,10,or even 15k miles... When the heck did they invent the oil filters that can protect for 15k miles? Every test I’ve seen online where they cut the filters in half after extended miles beyond 5k they almost always look fubar. Some of these filters like Fram can’t even protect for 3k miles.. Am I wrong?
    Fram filters are the absolute worst filters on the market, and it has been proven over a wide spectrum of tests.

    And in my experience, (over 33 years of marine/auto mechanics), No.

    You are not wrong.
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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    Quote Originally Posted by WillSports3 View Post
    I know a guy who had a 2015 mustang that did an oil change every kilometer.
    Every 1.6 miles??

    Now that would add up quickly....... lol
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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    I like the way this guy breaks it down.


    10,000 mile oil change. LMAO - YouTube

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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    I like the way this guy breaks it down.


    10,000 mile oil change. LMAO - YouTube
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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    I'll echo the sentiment that for ~$40 every 3K miles, it's worth it for the peace of mind.

    Also, I like Krex' graphite oil lubricant. Do not confuse it with additives which can change the oil chemistry.

    As for oil filters, NAPA Gold (made by Wix).

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    Re: Your thoughts on 15,000 mile oil changes..

    I was a territory rep for 30 years. I traded cars at 150k miles and none burned oil. When I switched to minivans I went to 6,000 mile changes and drove the next two to 300k ea then traded. No oil burned. My current minivan is at 250k and no issues or oil burning with 6k changes.
    You can’t get more scientific then this!

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