02-16-2009, 10:35 AM
I also agree that lifetime fluids are bullshit. If you use good fluids and filters though, your engine oil interval can definitely see 25k+ miles in certain applications. There is supposedly a lot of conspiracy out there that the original "3k mile oil change interval" was a consensus of car makers to help promote their service shops. Most oil is still completely fine at 3k and even 5k miles.
I ordered an Amsoil oil test kit to see how accurate my Acura's MID is in terms of oil life. I'm hoping to get my interval dialed in.
I ordered an Amsoil oil test kit to see how accurate my Acura's MID is in terms of oil life. I'm hoping to get my interval dialed in.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks