Oil Change every 3K? What a joke.
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Originally Posted by redlude97
You come here advocating extended drain intervals etc, and you don't even change your own oil? I damn for sure know I'm not introducing any excessive amount of dirt into my engine. 
Using only top synthetic oil.I don't let strangers near my engine.
Especially low skill oil changers. 
If I change my oil every 3K, I will be changing the oil in my DD every month or two.
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10-04-2007, 06:33 PM
You actually think you are informing us of anything new here? Nope.
In fact, recommending that long of an oil change WITHOUT mentioning changing the oil FILTER and getting oil analysis isn't smart.
Long change intervals don't mean jack if you oil is being stressed long before that 8-12k interval is up.
In fact, recommending that long of an oil change WITHOUT mentioning changing the oil FILTER and getting oil analysis isn't smart.
Long change intervals don't mean jack if you oil is being stressed long before that 8-12k interval is up.
Originally Posted by HLMAX
Dude, I do change my own oil. Using only top synthetic oil.
I don't let strangers near my engine. Especially low skill oil changers.
If I change my oil every 3K, I will be changing the oil in my DD every month or two.
Using only top synthetic oil.I don't let strangers near my engine.
Especially low skill oil changers. If I change my oil every 3K, I will be changing the oil in my DD every month or two.
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10-04-2007, 07:07 PM
Originally Posted by redlude97
If you know its low at 3k, why aren't you topping it off inbetween? I'm not telling you to go to 15k intervals, but having the engine low on oil on a regular basis is never good.
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This is the most idiotic thread. I change my oil every 3K or 3 mo. whatever comes first. If you use synthetic every 5K-7K or 6 months. I would not go past 5K personally with synthetics, but that's me. I like to know I am providing great if not the best protections for my G35 for a cheap price. I will be changing to synthetic at my next oil change. I think it is funny to hear people complain about oil changes especially when they drive around in a 35-40K CAR!!!!.
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
You actually think you are informing us of anything new here? Nope.
In fact, recommending that long of an oil change WITHOUT mentioning changing the oil FILTER and getting oil analysis isn't smart.
Long change intervals don't mean jack if you oil is being stressed long before that 8-12k interval is up.
In fact, recommending that long of an oil change WITHOUT mentioning changing the oil FILTER and getting oil analysis isn't smart.
Long change intervals don't mean jack if you oil is being stressed long before that 8-12k interval is up.
The Toyota that I mentioned earlier with the factory recommended oil change interval or 9K heavy duty and 12K normal duty, happens to be a 1990 Cressida with a 7M-GE 24V DOHC engine, the same one use in the Supra. Very reliable, high performing engine at the time.
Oil change interval recommended for today's cars just seem unreasonably low for the benefit of the industry not the customer. Another good example is these new fancy extended interval oils like Mobil 1 Extended Performance with guarantee protection up to 15k is not really bring anything new to the table. The oil company know darn well that the oils are being changed out way earlier then need be; otherwise they would be stupid to give such a guarantee.
As for the high price of our cars, who the fck have the time to make appointment every couple of month to change the oil and throw money at the dealer.
Take it for what it is. I guess some of you guys are already brainwash into the oil change at 3k mentally.
Heck, I guess it not my time and money anyways. 
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10-05-2007, 01:56 AM
Originally Posted by HLMAX
Dude, I do change my own oil. Using only top synthetic oil.
I don't let strangers near my engine. Especially low skill oil changers.
If I change my oil every 3K, I will be changing the oil in my DD every month or two.
Using only top synthetic oil.I don't let strangers near my engine.
Especially low skill oil changers. If I change my oil every 3K, I will be changing the oil in my DD every month or two.
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10-05-2007, 11:22 AM
"Good luck getting any warrantee work done the second they find out you're going 15K between oil change"
Good luck if you even exceed 7501 miles or 180 days as per written warranty limit in document.
The purpose of 90 [180]day visits to dealer is to document you are a good and careful consumer and for the dealer techs to find faults that they can charge Nissan Warranty to repair.
What you do after warranty is soley up to you and your pocket book, if you expect Nissan to pay you must follow their rules
At T3 we specialize in replacing engines that owners have oil change abused in both Toyota, Lexus and Infiniti. Thanks for paying for college for our kids, Keep up the good work and please don't change your oil frequently.
Good luck if you even exceed 7501 miles or 180 days as per written warranty limit in document.
The purpose of 90 [180]day visits to dealer is to document you are a good and careful consumer and for the dealer techs to find faults that they can charge Nissan Warranty to repair.
What you do after warranty is soley up to you and your pocket book, if you expect Nissan to pay you must follow their rules
At T3 we specialize in replacing engines that owners have oil change abused in both Toyota, Lexus and Infiniti. Thanks for paying for college for our kids, Keep up the good work and please don't change your oil frequently.
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10-05-2007, 11:31 AM
Actually the Legendary Supra uses the 2JZ motor.
And you still havent' mentioned changing the filters or getting the oil analyzed.
And you still havent' mentioned changing the filters or getting the oil analyzed.
Originally Posted by HLMAX
That is just it, the oil is not being stressed much at 3k, under normal driving conditions.
The Toyota that I mentioned earlier with the factory recommended oil change interval or 9K heavy duty and 12K normal duty, happens to be a 1990 Cressida with a 7M-GE 24V DOHC engine, the same one use in the Supra. Very reliable, high performing engine at the time.
Oil change interval recommended for today's cars just seem unreasonably low for the benefit of the industry not the customer. Another good example is these new fancy extended interval oils like Mobil 1 Extended Performance with guarantee protection up to 15k is not really bring anything new to the table. The oil company know darn well that the oils are being changed out way earlier then need be; otherwise they would be stupid to give such a guarantee.
As for the high price of our cars, who the fck have the time to make appointment every couple of month to change the oil and throw money at the dealer.
Take it for what it is. I guess some of you guys are already brainwash into the oil change at 3k mentally. Heck, I guess it not my time and money anyways.
The Toyota that I mentioned earlier with the factory recommended oil change interval or 9K heavy duty and 12K normal duty, happens to be a 1990 Cressida with a 7M-GE 24V DOHC engine, the same one use in the Supra. Very reliable, high performing engine at the time.
Oil change interval recommended for today's cars just seem unreasonably low for the benefit of the industry not the customer. Another good example is these new fancy extended interval oils like Mobil 1 Extended Performance with guarantee protection up to 15k is not really bring anything new to the table. The oil company know darn well that the oils are being changed out way earlier then need be; otherwise they would be stupid to give such a guarantee.
As for the high price of our cars, who the fck have the time to make appointment every couple of month to change the oil and throw money at the dealer.
Take it for what it is. I guess some of you guys are already brainwash into the oil change at 3k mentally.
Heck, I guess it not my time and money anyways.
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heck, my last car would get oil every 3000kms, of course it was 13 years old and had a lot of idle duty, when i did more highway miles, less idle, the oil came out looking new,
i'm back to 5000kms now, on the g, mostly 'cause it's a pain to change the filter, as small as it is (my god that thing's tiny!)
i'm back to 5000kms now, on the g, mostly 'cause it's a pain to change the filter, as small as it is (my god that thing's tiny!)
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Originally Posted by HLMAX
That is just it, the oil is not being stressed much at 3k, under normal driving conditions.
How do you know. Have you done an oil analysis?. The longer the oil is left in the engine the more it breaks down thus. providing less protection.
The Toyota that I mentioned earlier with the factory recommended oil change interval or 9K heavy duty and 12K normal duty, happens to be a 1990 Cressida with a 7M-GE 24V DOHC engine, the same one use in the Supra. Very reliable, high performing engine at the time.
So you compare a Toyota to the VQ/ with some unfortunate oil consumption issues as well as a larger price tag justifying recommended oil change intervals. Oil change interval recommended for today's cars just seem unreasonably low for the benefit of the industry not the customer.
That is because most engines today are producing much more HP out of a smaller engine. In addition manufactures are now doing more testing then was done at that time. Oil analysis results made manufactures aware of viscosity break down & a reavaluation of oil change intervals.. If you look at cars back 10-15 years ago many of the cars/trucks would burn at least 1-2 quarts of oil every 2.5-3K miles. Due to better engine design and oil analysis these issues are much less.
Another good example is these new fancy extended interval oils like Mobil 1 Extended Performance with guarantee protection up to 15k is not really bring anything new to the table. The oil company know darn well that the oils are being changed out way earlier then need be; otherwise they would be stupid to give such a guarantee.
Extended moble-1 was made for those drivers who easily average 3K mi. a month justifying this oil. It is unfortunate for the VERY few who buy this oil and change it to soon. However Mobile-1 is a great oil & the reason is better protection for a longer period of time because it does not break down as fast as regular oil. It also tends to migrate to those parts of your engine that are under more stress.
As for the high price of our cars, who the fck have the time to make appointment every couple of month to change the oil and throw money at the dealer.
For those who are that busy who can not spend an hour every three months should revaluate there life and time table. Maybe those people should use extended moble-1 so they can free up their time
Take it for what it is. I guess some of you guys are already brainwash into the oil change at 3k mentally. :don't know: Heck, I guess it not my time and money anyways.
How do you know. Have you done an oil analysis?. The longer the oil is left in the engine the more it breaks down thus. providing less protection.
The Toyota that I mentioned earlier with the factory recommended oil change interval or 9K heavy duty and 12K normal duty, happens to be a 1990 Cressida with a 7M-GE 24V DOHC engine, the same one use in the Supra. Very reliable, high performing engine at the time.
So you compare a Toyota to the VQ/ with some unfortunate oil consumption issues as well as a larger price tag justifying recommended oil change intervals. Oil change interval recommended for today's cars just seem unreasonably low for the benefit of the industry not the customer.
That is because most engines today are producing much more HP out of a smaller engine. In addition manufactures are now doing more testing then was done at that time. Oil analysis results made manufactures aware of viscosity break down & a reavaluation of oil change intervals.. If you look at cars back 10-15 years ago many of the cars/trucks would burn at least 1-2 quarts of oil every 2.5-3K miles. Due to better engine design and oil analysis these issues are much less.
Another good example is these new fancy extended interval oils like Mobil 1 Extended Performance with guarantee protection up to 15k is not really bring anything new to the table. The oil company know darn well that the oils are being changed out way earlier then need be; otherwise they would be stupid to give such a guarantee.
Extended moble-1 was made for those drivers who easily average 3K mi. a month justifying this oil. It is unfortunate for the VERY few who buy this oil and change it to soon. However Mobile-1 is a great oil & the reason is better protection for a longer period of time because it does not break down as fast as regular oil. It also tends to migrate to those parts of your engine that are under more stress.
As for the high price of our cars, who the fck have the time to make appointment every couple of month to change the oil and throw money at the dealer.
For those who are that busy who can not spend an hour every three months should revaluate there life and time table. Maybe those people should use extended moble-1 so they can free up their time
Take it for what it is. I guess some of you guys are already brainwash into the oil change at 3k mentally. :don't know: Heck, I guess it not my time and money anyways.