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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Just changed my oil, 8K miles

I just changed my oil, and I use mobil 1 and M1-110 filter. I went 8K miles during 8 month. This may be a bit long and I will send my oil sample to blackstone labs. I drive 2K2 model. and have now about 32K miles on the car.

Anyone think this is too long drain interval?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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I don't use synthetic oil but I'm contemplating swithching to it. I think you'll be just fine. How much does it cost to get your oil analyzed? I think some people are being a little too **** when it comes to oil changes?
Old Jul 9, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rmurdoch
I don't use synthetic oil but I'm contemplating swithching to it. I think you'll be just fine. How much does it cost to get your oil analyzed? I think some people are being a little too **** when it comes to oil changes?
It costs $20 per analzsis. There is discount for like 10 or more.
Old Jul 24, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jsohn
I just changed my oil, and I use mobil 1 and M1-110 filter. I went 8K miles during 8 month. This may be a bit long and I will send my oil sample to blackstone labs. I drive 2K2 model. and have now about 32K miles on the car.

Anyone think this is too long drain interval?
See what your analysis shows, and let that be the basis for your decision.
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