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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 10:13 AM
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I am not sure if the oil has been changed during my last cervice. Is there anyway to check? Thanks.
Old Aug 10, 2001 | 10:18 AM
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It should be changed every 7,500 miles, however, doing it more often does no harm. Do it now and then do it again in 7500 miles.
Old Aug 10, 2001 | 10:21 AM
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thats easy enough...

I'd just check with the dipstick...
If the oil is black-end then its about time for a change, if its got the normal color of oil then you are probably a-okay!

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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:05 AM
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Re: thats easy enough...

Ah, color is NOT an accurate indicator of the oil's condition. Only a test lab is qualified to do that.

For the oil change, if you are using regular dino oil, just change it now. It's cheap and this way you can be sure it gets changed regularly from now on.



Originally posted by MaximaMan
I'd just check with the dipstick...
If the oil is black-end then its about time for a change, if its got the normal color of oil then you are probably a-okay!

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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:10 AM
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just change it

Just change it, this way youll be positive that there is fresh oil in it , and that it is up to the right level. and then you will be sure of the next time your change is due.
Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:21 AM
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Re: just change it

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Just change it, this way youll be positive that there is fresh oil in it , and that it is up to the right level. and then you will be sure of the next time your change is due.
Yeah just change it, I change mine every 3000 miles. Is 7500 for synthetic oil or something? Anyway, just change it now. Take Care
Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:26 AM
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Ok, here we go. Find Bill99gxe's sig and click on his oil info. You DON'T HAVE to change oil every 3000 miles, but its okay if you do.
Old Aug 10, 2001 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by medicsonic
Ok, here we go. Find Bill99gxe's sig and click on his oil info. You DON'T HAVE to change oil every 3000 miles, but its okay if you do.
I wasnt saying he had to change it, I was simply saying that I change mine every 3000. I just feel better doing it that way. I wasnt saying it was wrong to change it every 7500 or whatever. Take Care
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