I switched over to synthetic at the first oil change, now I'm just wondering about when to do the next one. The car gets driven just about every day but we still dont put a lot of miles on it. So do I change it by mileage or time?
This is controversial.. I drive the car very very hard so I change right around 4000 - 4500 depends on how the oil is looking I know this is not scientifc at all..Dodgefreak said:I switched over to synthetic at the first oil change, now I'm just wondering about when to do the next one. The car gets driven just about every day but we still dont put a lot of miles on it. So do I change it by mileage or time?
ohh dear come on Chemi 20,000 ? ouchHemiChemi said:In my opinion (presuming a new engine in perfect condition):
Synthetic oil is good for 20K+ miles. The filter? Depends... Prolly not that long. A good one's good for maybe 7-10k miles.
Bottom line for me: follow the owner's manual, at least while in warranty.
YMMV!
Yep - he's right. You would prolly still be fine at 10K - even thrashing the thing! :angel: :devil:MrScary said:ohh dear come on Chemi 20,000 ? ouch
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As long as the SAE numbers are the same between synthetic brands, it won't mae a difference. Mine preference is mobil 1, cos I have been exposed to its advertising the longest.........MCO_Carter said:I'm going in for my first Oil Change this weekend, and will probably have my mechanic use Synthetic...is any one brand better than the others, or is like it is with Dino Oil, and it's personal preference?
Well - not really. Frequent oil changes are a waste of moeny and a waste of resources, as well as increasing waste oil! The filter takes care of the metal particles above a certain size, with the particles below a certain size not really doing mych harm. With synthetic, there really in't any point in changing before 6K miles IMHO (and even that's terribly wasteful - but I have to look after my warranty)!LosingSleep said:I still change at 3000. I think with a new motor there might be extra metal floating around from the break in. Even the fact that it gets beat on and turns high rpms often so I would play it safe and change often. Frequent oil changes will help your motor live a full life.
arfur said:Well - not really. Frequent oil changes are a waste of moeny and a waste of resources, as well as increasing waste oil! The filter takes care of the metal particles above a certain size, with the particles below a certain size not really doing mych harm. With synthetic, there really in't any point in changing before 6K miles IMHO (and even that's terribly wasteful - but I have to look after my warranty)!
So let me get this right. The trip that I carried out last weekend, where I travelled 3K miles should necessitate an oil change! What a total waste.LosingSleep said:I believe the extended warranty requires 3000.
Ok me wait until 19999 miles then have oil analyzed. If break engine first stepHemiChemi said:I even have a renowned European expert agreeing with me:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=98784&postcount=20
LOL - nice idea!MrScary said:Ok me wait until 19999 miles then have oil analyzed. If break engine first step
Stuff Chemi in the Hemi then start
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hahaha arfur I think I love you!!!!arfur said:LOL - nice idea!
Your right ...but the reason I said 3k is because if it ever came down to a nitpick issue for an engine warrenty DCX would probably try to keep from giving someon an engine because of the oil change schedule.GoDaddy said:since we all have an opinion.....if you look at the manual there are 2 intervals...for really tough stop and go driving - every 3000.....for lots of highway mileage 6000 miles (i think schedule B).
anyway. i change at 6000 miles for oil and filter. i use mobile 1 and i use a k and n oil filter. this is how i do it. i am amazed at the quality of the oil when i change it out at 6000 miles. i could easily change out much later but i will stick with the longest schedule the book says...which is 6000 miles. personally, i think you could go an easy 12,000 miles with the combo i have but i see no need to stretch it out. 6,000 works for me.
That is true - but they'd have to be arguing that they designed a real hunk of junk if you couldn't extend to 6K!! :dead:Fedexjetmx said:Your right ...but the reason I said 3k is because if it ever came down to a nitpick issue for an engine warrenty DCX would probably try to keep from giving someon an engine because of the oil change schedule.