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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 10:03 AM
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If you drove 7200 miles in one year and change the oil, I say that is good, but no further.
I have one more free oil change then I am switching to 0-40 Dexos2 MOBIL-1.

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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by CraigStu
So it went from at least 3800 to 11000+ w/o a light.
That is 7,200 miles which seems reasonable depending on your driving habits. I've gone 7,500 before the OLM message appeared in the dash. Lots of low RPMs while highway cruising will result in the miles to going up quickly but that puts very little stress on a big V8 in top gear.
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigStu
...Maybe I am too old fashioned.
Most likely.
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigStu
I have no idea if the dealer had reset the oil system when they changed the oil but I know I didn't. So it went from at least 3800 to 11000+ w/o a light. Not my idea of a proper oil change interval. Maybe I am too old fashioned.
All you need do is change the oil any time you feel like it. It is your car.

The oil police will not come after you.
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Elk
The oil police will not come after you.
But the warranty police might ...well only if you ignore the once-a-year rule.
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 03:00 PM
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Yes indeed.

But if one is going to fuss and stress over a simple oil change it may be worth the risk.
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