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How often do you change your oil??

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Ive got a ton of Jeep Rewards Points on my Visa so I get free oil change every 3k miles
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Not to change the topic, but I've got that same Jeep Rewards Visa. My wife and I use this card for virtually every purchase we make, small or large.

Over the years, I've earned (and used) a LOT of points towards free repairs/parts... they really help counteract the costs of busting up my Jeep.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Aren't you defeating the purpose of synthetic by changing every 3K ? I would go 6K, save 50% and use that to buy more Jeep stuff ! - just a thought.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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every 3-4k andI use synthetic......why?.....Peace of mind, and I have never had major engine issues on any vehicle.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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yeah i think im gonna keep changing it every 3,000 miles.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I use Mobil 1 and change it every ~4500 miles. If I did more highway driving I would increase the interval but most of my driving is in stop-and-go city traffic.
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Currently using Synthetic blend w/Mopar oil filter. First oil change at 1500 mi, second at 3000 mi. Now will start changing the oil every 3500 miles...Still contemplating whether I should switch to fully synthetic
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Some say 3k, some say 5k or more. I run synthetic and just say hell with it and do it every 4k!
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bly109
About every 3K and I use synthetic. Im sure I could go longer, but why
Same here. I figure for the little amount it costs to have an oil change, why not treat the Jeep to something fresh every 3000 miles.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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Mobil 1 and a wix filter every 3,000.... Wix are great, for the love of god, don't use a fram
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