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Subject:Re: Oil change interval
From:Dan N
Date:Thu, 16 May 2024 09:04:48 -0700

Thank you all...

I usually do an oil change between 3K to 4K. There are times I let it pass
close to 5k because I didn't have the time or bad weather. Then I ask
myself why not let it go to 7K/8K... I'd think 6K is a good turning point...

Thanks again...

On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 3:24 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:

> NO.  If using dino oil, even the good ones, 5 to 6K is the max for oil
> change.
>
> Dave B.
> the Boston one
>
> On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:38:42 AM EDT, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> Hi All...
>
> For a 2.1 WBX... 30+ years ago recommended oil change interval was 3K to 4K
> miles. Since oil quality/composition evolved, is it safe to do oil changes
> at 8K to 10K miles? This is using Conventional Oil (not Synthetic).
>
> Thank you..
>
> dan
>