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How long can I go without fresh oil?

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Old 06-25-2003, 10:51 PM
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I had an oil change when I had 142Know I have 150K. I have been addding oil only because times have been rough on me. But will be doing it soon. I do use synthetic oil.
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ive seen cars go up to 12K without a change no problems, i wouldnt worrie a whole lot, aslong as the oil isnt black your good, but as soon as u get the chance change the oil
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I change mine every 2 1/2 to 3 months. But I know someone who drove his car for about 10 months and never changed the oil. It still seems fine though. :o
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If your stock and don't drive aggressive you can go for 5k miles easy, but if I go over 3000 I freak out.
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hehe i change it every 3000 kilometers
basically every 3 months
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Thanks guys, that was a relief to hear a couple of months after the due date is ok. But i will be doing that very soon myself.
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