Synthetic Oil

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by tds12

Went to Mobile 1 at 2000 miles. Change the oil every 5000 miles and the filter every 2500. If you change the oil yourself it keeps the cost down. I feel better about stretching the change to 5000 miles when I know there is syn oil in the car.

ok, my question is, when you change the filter, but not the oil, do you have to drain out the oil from the pan first? i'm thinking no since the filter is higher than the pan, and should only have a little oil in it, right? i've always changed my filters with the oil, that's why i'm asking.

[Pavel Olavich]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

ok, my question is, when you change the filter, but not the oil, do you have to drain out the oil from the pan first? i'm thinking no since the filter is higher than the pan, and should only have a little oil in it, right? i've always changed my filters with the oil, that's why i'm asking.

Don't do this....it will give you NO benefit, and is a hassle....just change the filter only during oil changes....save your $$$.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Pavel Olavich

Don't do this....it will give you NO benefit, and is a hassle....just change the filter only during oil changes....save your $$$.

isn't it bad to keep your filter for that long? (if it's synthetic)

[Pavel Olavich]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

isn't it bad to keep your filter for that long? (if it's synthetic)

Nope, not bad at all. Remember, our little engines don't stress out much...I rarely tach over 3,500, and even then it's a few times. Plus the load on the engine is not much...I drive for high MPG, so I press the gas pedel the least as possible.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Pavel Olavich

Nope, not bad at all. Remember, our little engines don't stress out much...I rarely tach over 3,500, and even then it's a few times. Plus the load on the engine is not much...I drive for high MPG, so I press the gas pedel the least as possible.

exactly how i drive.