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Old 04-25-2007, 04:32 PM   #83
joosrsx
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eslai
There's a couple reasons for the long service interval.

1. it's politically-correct
2. 3000-mile service intervals are kind of silly with modern tech
3. These engines have a "dry-sump" setup so the oil doesn't sit in a grimy oil pan, collecting crap.
4. Nine quarts of oil can dilute a lot of crap.

I change my oil every 10,000 anyhow.
OK. I wasn't thinking about all of those things.

Something about 10k just sounds better to me, but I'm coming from a "different" world. I agree 3k is overkill. I try to change 5-7k.


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