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Miles/months between rotella dino oil change
How many miles or months do you all go between changing out rotella dino? Im about 3000 mi and 8 mos in on my 3.2. Thanks.
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07-26-2014, 04:08 AM
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I usually change around 5,000 miles. About evert 6 Mos
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07-26-2014, 04:42 AM
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Once a year for me ......5-6K miles
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07-26-2014, 05:43 AM
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8-10 K...2-3 year intervals...UOA and years of testing prove it is fine
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IMO it all depends on where you live and how you drive the car. When I lived in the Pacific Northwest, if I had a drain interval longer than about six months, I got a bit of water coming out of the oil tank next time I changed the oil. Now, living in northern AZ, it's not a problem as it's drier, warmer, and I drive the car longer distances at higher speed. But, if you're using Rotella, it's inexpensive and if you recycle your old oil, I don't see changing the oil frequently as anything but a benefit for engine life.
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07-26-2014, 07:19 AM
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About once a year - only do 1500 miles a year or so these days. Should probably do it more on seasonal cycle but there's only so much time.....rotella 15-40 is dirt cheap at Kmart btw
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Change it now. I know how much work you've done on you motor to get it where you want it. Small investment considering its value to the motor.
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