Extended Oil Change Intervals

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  1. Metalman

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    Oh a bit of seasuds & that'll clean right out. :devil:
     
  3. Dave.0

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    And that's why I change my oil every 3-5k with good oil on my dime.

    My car is modded and runs with meth so things need the extra protection a quality fresh oil provides.

    AMSOIL FTW :Thumbsup:
     
  4. jcauseyfd

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    Because if it is posted on the Internet it must be true.
     
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    .....and someone is actually proud of what he has done to that poor Mazda.....:frown2:
     
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    Don't let this happen to you. MINI recommends every 10,000 yeah right...
     
  7. Metalman

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    ^^^^^ And that my friends is why I change my very modded MINI's oil every 3 k never longer.

    BMW says 10 to 15 k hahahahahaha no way ever.
     
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    Wow that is some sludge. Glad my MINIs innards will never look like that. :nonod:
     
  10. DneprDave

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    I see this every day. Same story on this 3 car.

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  12. Justa Jim

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  13. Dave.0

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    It maybe like beating a dead horse but people still thing 10-15K oil changes are ok.
     
  14. KittyMini

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    OMG this is sad :frown2:

    Just don't be cheap and change your damn oil! :mad2:
     
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    Motor fudge..... :eek:ut:
     
  16. Dave.0

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    Maybe after these posts people will change their oil more often and rethink 100k plugs.
     
  17. Justa Jim

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    Everyone does what they think is right when it comes to oil changes or washing or what have you. So why do some think they have the only answer and everyone must see it their way? Just live and let live.

    Jim
     
  18. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Margi's(08 R56 MCS/JCWm) plugs are recommended change @ 50kmi as she's JCW but still, checking them between times is a good idea.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
  19. KittyMini

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    Jim, I agree with what you are saying, but going 15k between oil changes is just too much :frown5:
     
  20. jcauseyfd

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    Going less than 15k is just too short.
     

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