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jmatta · 04-11-2012, 02:14 PM

LN Engineering recommends no longer than 5k miles, as the oil starts to breakdown at that point. Also, their magnetic drain plug is well worth the investment; not only attracts metal particles, but is much more robust so you can't strip it upon removal (you must have over-tightened it).

04-11-2012, 02:14 PM	#30
jmatta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 1,675	LN Engineering recommends no longer than 5k miles, as the oil starts to breakdown at that point. Also, their magnetic drain plug is well worth the investment; not only attracts metal particles, but is much more robust so you can't strip it upon removal (you must have over-tightened it). __________________ JGM 2002 Boxster S 1973 911 Green FrankenMeanie PCA DE Instructor circa '95