Newbie question?
10-24-2001, 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by 97GreenMax
Most people just change it every 3,000 miles.
Most people just change it every 3,000 miles.
if you get synthetic oil, make sure you get synthetic oil filter also
10-24-2001, 03:47 PM
#5
depends on your driving habbits.. i drive it like i stole it and i am usually running low on oil by 5k miles
Originally posted by Vinipux
changing your oil every 3k is like brushing your teeth every 20 minutes, there is no reason for it, on a normal oil you can change it every 5-6k and you'll be fine, but I would recomend using synthetic and you can go for 10-12k w/out changing your oil, goodluck
if you get synthetic oil, make sure you get synthetic oil filter also
changing your oil every 3k is like brushing your teeth every 20 minutes, there is no reason for it, on a normal oil you can change it every 5-6k and you'll be fine, but I would recomend using synthetic and you can go for 10-12k w/out changing your oil, goodluck
if you get synthetic oil, make sure you get synthetic oil filter also
10-24-2001, 03:49 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
depends on your driving habbits.. i drive it like i stole it and i am usually running low on oil by 5k miles
depends on your driving habbits.. i drive it like i stole it and i am usually running low on oil by 5k miles
well, in that case I guess brushing teeth every 20 minutes should be a religious activity
10-24-2001, 04:43 PM
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Good question.... Important one
It is recommended you change your oil and filter every 3000 miles or every 3 months which ever comes first. Oil cools and lubricates the engine. There is a lot of metal friction going on in there, you go figure how long your car will last?
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10-24-2001, 05:01 PM
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Re: Good question.... Important one
Originally posted by JAY25
It is recommended you change your oil and filter every 3000 miles or every 3 months which ever comes first. Oil cools and lubricates the engine. There is a lot of metal friction going on in there, you go figure how long your car will last?
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It is recommended you change your oil and filter every 3000 miles or every 3 months which ever comes first. Oil cools and lubricates the engine. There is a lot of metal friction going on in there, you go figure how long your car will last?
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3000 miles my ****, thats one big waste of money to do it that often! I do mine every 5k-8k miles and its just fine, oil is a little thick but its not chunky or black
10-24-2001, 05:07 PM
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Re: Newbie question?
Read the Oil Analysis Spreadsheet thread at the top of the page.
Originally posted by Analog
How do you know when to change your oil and what differences does it have on the car? ( or what are it's functions?)
Thanks guys
Jay
How do you know when to change your oil and what differences does it have on the car? ( or what are it's functions?)
Thanks guys
Jay
10-24-2001, 08:06 PM
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Re: DO YOU HAVE TO BE SARCASTIC THERE KASHHITIOGGO
Originally posted by JAY25
The guy is asking a question there ka****tiogo or what ever da f..k your name is we dont need your stupid comments. You live in a Maxima you should know the facts. Here we go again with the same sh.. different day.
The guy is asking a question there ka****tiogo or what ever da f..k your name is we dont need your stupid comments. You live in a Maxima you should know the facts. Here we go again with the same sh.. different day.
10-24-2001, 08:23 PM
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Re: Re: DO YOU HAVE TO BE SARCASTIC THERE KASHHITIOGGO
Originally posted by Kashoggio
Most members know that I am sarcastic and that I don't mean anything by my remarks. I don't need you to school me about how I have to act because I "live in a Maxima" Also I am really sorry that you have a problem with my user name and I am so sorry I couldnt come up with something as Jay25.
Most members know that I am sarcastic and that I don't mean anything by my remarks. I don't need you to school me about how I have to act because I "live in a Maxima" Also I am really sorry that you have a problem with my user name and I am so sorry I couldnt come up with something as Jay25.
Well I was not schooling you or telling you when to change your oil, and I was not even replying to none of your stuff. I was sharing the info with the person who posted the question. Here you are with f...k I got to change and so on and I didnt know that you reply sarcastic like that so since I started the sh..t I am sorry there guy and sorry for offending you as well I will delete that. And Jay is a pimp azz name, if you grew up in a rough neighborhoods of Miami (overtown) you'd know that. Now have a nice day. Now since you live a Maxima or a dorm where is a pic of your ride big dog
10-24-2001, 10:45 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
if your oil light is coming on when you come to a stop
if your oil light is coming on when you come to a stop
10-25-2001, 12:05 AM
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don't worry
Mine does that too, it blinks 1-3 times at cold startup. if it stays on, maybe low oil or oil pressure sendng unit check needed.
Originally posted by NZ Max
well this concerns me. Im at 10000 km since a service and right after I start the car from cold (I haven't noticed if it does it when its hot) the oil light gives a few flickers then goes out. is my oil stuffed? oil is at full mark. this baby doesn't used a drop.
well this concerns me. Im at 10000 km since a service and right after I start the car from cold (I haven't noticed if it does it when its hot) the oil light gives a few flickers then goes out. is my oil stuffed? oil is at full mark. this baby doesn't used a drop.
10-25-2001, 02:09 AM
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i just do mine
with regular dino, oem filter every 5k miles (easier for me to remember)
remember oil companies and oil changing companies are the ones that created the 3k slogan. if i remember right the manual says every 7500 miles.
if you read your manual, when the oil light goes on when you are driving..it means its too late. You loose, go to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200.
its cheap insurance.
remember oil companies and oil changing companies are the ones that created the 3k slogan. if i remember right the manual says every 7500 miles.
if you read your manual, when the oil light goes on when you are driving..it means its too late. You loose, go to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200.
its cheap insurance.
10-25-2001, 06:23 AM
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Right, changing oil every 3,000 is a waste of money. Tests have proven that oils are still good after 3,000 miles. Just make sure to check the oil level frequently. I change mine between 5,000 and 7,000, especially since I do a lot of highway driving and rack up the miles quick.
10-25-2001, 07:09 AM
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1. if your oil light has come on other than at start-up... you've most likely alread done some damage.
2. the concept of changing oil at 3k is overkill. Oil can last much longer... however most filters can't. So change at 3k unless you have a filter which you know will last longer. OEM filter=every 3k miles change the oil.
2. the concept of changing oil at 3k is overkill. Oil can last much longer... however most filters can't. So change at 3k unless you have a filter which you know will last longer. OEM filter=every 3k miles change the oil.
10-25-2001, 07:22 AM
#24
Originally posted by Vinipux
changing your oil every 3k is like brushing your teeth every 20 minutes, there is no reason for it, on a normal oil you can change it every 5-6k and you'll be fine, but I would recomend using synthetic and you can go for 10-12k w/out changing your oil, goodluck
if you get synthetic oil, make sure you get synthetic oil filter also
changing your oil every 3k is like brushing your teeth every 20 minutes, there is no reason for it, on a normal oil you can change it every 5-6k and you'll be fine, but I would recomend using synthetic and you can go for 10-12k w/out changing your oil, goodluck
if you get synthetic oil, make sure you get synthetic oil filter also
10-25-2001, 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by medicsonic
I have never heard of a synthetic oil filter, can you explain to me how it would differ from a regular oil filter?
I have never heard of a synthetic oil filter, can you explain to me how it would differ from a regular oil filter?
but I think that the Nissan Filter works best.
10-25-2001, 02:31 PM
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change oem filter every 3k?
what are you talking about? i think it's recommended to change oil filter every 3.5 or 7k depending on driving habits. check:
http://www.nissandriven.com/owning/V...tml#schedule02
this info is from nissan.
http://www.nissandriven.com/owning/V...tml#schedule02
this info is from nissan.
Originally posted by Frezny
1. if your oil light has come on other than at start-up... you've most likely alread done some damage.
2. the concept of changing oil at 3k is overkill. Oil can last much longer... however most filters can't. So change at 3k unless you have a filter which you know will last longer. OEM filter=every 3k miles change the oil.
1. if your oil light has come on other than at start-up... you've most likely alread done some damage.
2. the concept of changing oil at 3k is overkill. Oil can last much longer... however most filters can't. So change at 3k unless you have a filter which you know will last longer. OEM filter=every 3k miles change the oil.
10-25-2001, 05:11 PM
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yeah.. changing oil every 3k miles is a waste of money. That's why I change oil in my car every 3333.3 miles. 
Also, that way I always know when it's time to change oil, ie when the odometer hits XX3333.3, XX6666.6, and XX0000.0.
Also, that way I always know when it's time to change oil, ie when the odometer hits XX3333.3, XX6666.6, and XX0000.0.
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