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Originally Posted by Coffinhunter
Not being a smart @$$, really.
Why do "most" people do it at 6k? The manufacturers recommendation is 12K. (I mistyped 15k in original post  ) Unless you are only putting 6k in the 2 year time frame, or driving hard/tracking the car, why that often? |
Fuel and water contamination causes premature IMS failure. Changing every 5k is just good preventative maintenance. Ultimately it is your car and your $$ so each driver must choose the best interval for you. I change mine every 3k but my car is "special". 
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Last edited by Topless; 08-03-2012 at 07:12 AM.
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