oil change, obsessive? OCD?, maybe normal?
09-24-2018, 07:52 PM
#41
So over two weeks of driving so I figured IF there was any crud left over from the previous oil change anywhere in the engine it would certainly show up on the stick after two weeks of driving. After looking at the wipe off after coming home from work, I am satisfied with my oil change process and will probably continue to stick to it.
09-24-2018, 11:01 PM
#42
Drifting
Thread Starter
About ten years ago, using Mobil 1 decided would run my GMC Envoy down to zero percentage on the oil life monitor. The monitor finally reached zero at about 12,500 miles. Sent an oil sample to Blackstone. Their analysis indicated all was well. Included in the report was a notation, suggest you extend your next oil change interval another 2,000 miles.
40 posts in this thread of which 35+ disagree with 360s oil change procedure. Seems to me he is off track. No matter the consensus, am confident there will be no change.
40 posts in this thread of which 35+ disagree with 360s oil change procedure. Seems to me he is off track. No matter the consensus, am confident there will be no change.
09-24-2018, 11:02 PM
#43
Drifting
Thread Starter
09-25-2018, 05:28 AM
#44
I like it. I’ve only been able to change the oil this way previously in my lawn mower and I do it every year, of course it’s only 1.5 qts per change of a cheap SAE 30 conventional oil and there’s no filter involved. I’ve tried it both ways, starting it up and letting it get hot for the second change and also just pouring extra oil in while I’m draining it which is what I usually do since it’s just easier.
I have done two oil changes in a row on some of my cars but I’ve always gotten the oil hot first. In fact, when I take my car in for a change I always want the guys to pull it in right away or go drive it first. It does help that I run an auto repair facility. Until very recently I’ve always changed my oil every 3k on every car I have because it’s what I’ve been trained to do. I had a job change about 6 months ago and it’s a 120 mile per day round trip. The miles on my Honda Accord are really adding up. I’ve decided to go 5k increments now and mainly because it’s easy, 45k, 50k, 55k, etc.., also I like it for the tire maintenance aspect. Rotate the tires every 5k, they will wear better and last longer. Now that’s on my daily driven Accord. I’ve not owned a Corvette yet but picking up my first this weekend. All of the Mustangs I’ve had in the past were weekend toys and I changed the oil at 2500 mile intervals which seems obsessive but most only got driven about that much each year. It also makes for easy oil change reminders, 2500, 5k, 7500, etc...
Maybe the OP is OCD but there’s nothing wrong with it. I like the fact that you want to do what’s best for your engine and you’re trying different things. I can’t possibly imagine that you’re doing any type of damage and I would also say that you’re not skipping any meals cause you can’t afford to do it this way. If it fits your budget and makes you happy then go for it!
I have done two oil changes in a row on some of my cars but I’ve always gotten the oil hot first. In fact, when I take my car in for a change I always want the guys to pull it in right away or go drive it first. It does help that I run an auto repair facility. Until very recently I’ve always changed my oil every 3k on every car I have because it’s what I’ve been trained to do. I had a job change about 6 months ago and it’s a 120 mile per day round trip. The miles on my Honda Accord are really adding up. I’ve decided to go 5k increments now and mainly because it’s easy, 45k, 50k, 55k, etc.., also I like it for the tire maintenance aspect. Rotate the tires every 5k, they will wear better and last longer. Now that’s on my daily driven Accord. I’ve not owned a Corvette yet but picking up my first this weekend. All of the Mustangs I’ve had in the past were weekend toys and I changed the oil at 2500 mile intervals which seems obsessive but most only got driven about that much each year. It also makes for easy oil change reminders, 2500, 5k, 7500, etc...
Maybe the OP is OCD but there’s nothing wrong with it. I like the fact that you want to do what’s best for your engine and you’re trying different things. I can’t possibly imagine that you’re doing any type of damage and I would also say that you’re not skipping any meals cause you can’t afford to do it this way. If it fits your budget and makes you happy then go for it!
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360Rocket (09-25-2018)
09-26-2018, 02:45 AM
#45
Safety Car
I dont think you understand how todays oils work and how good they are. I dont think science and facts will change your mind either. Anyway, its your money to burn. Cheers
09-26-2018, 06:57 AM
#46
Drifting
Thread Starter
What I do understand here is there is an outside factor that is an uncontrollable at this point in oil science and technology and that is oil is yet to be "self cleaning". You can control viscosity but you can't control the amount of dirt, carbon and abrasives absorbed by the oil.
09-26-2018, 08:01 AM
#47
Safety Car
What I do understand here is there is an outside factor that is an uncontrollable at this point in oil science and technology and that is oil is yet to be "self cleaning". You can control viscosity but you can't control the amount of dirt, carbon and abrasives absorbed by the oil.
09-26-2018, 01:26 PM
#48
Burning Brakes
I change it when the "change oil" message comes on. I feel that is too often based on many years and many thousands of miles doing extended oil changes using Mobil 1 with other car's I've owned.
10-22-2018, 07:05 PM
#49
Drifting
Thread Starter
In other news, came across this filter on one of my stops today that came out of a Toyota Camry with 147K miles on it. This could possibly be the original filter.
