6000 Mile Oil change?
JK Jedi
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From: Georgia
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Georgia
Since 1988 my cars and my 2 kids cars have logged 933,000 miles with 3000 mile oil changes. I've changed all the oil myself, using 10W30 Pennzoil.
(dyno) After the warranty periods I switched to Fram or Proline $1.88 filters. If changing oil frequently a cheapy filter won't hurt you. I've had NO internal engine issues in 933,000 miles. I agree with Redneckjeep 100% with the recommended intervals, however I've made the personal choice to implement an accellerated maintenance schedule and it has worked FOR ME. Most suggested oil change intervals are moved around year to year so the manufactuers can claim LOWER maintnance costs. This is why owners manuals will read differently year to year.....
(dyno) After the warranty periods I switched to Fram or Proline $1.88 filters. If changing oil frequently a cheapy filter won't hurt you. I've had NO internal engine issues in 933,000 miles. I agree with Redneckjeep 100% with the recommended intervals, however I've made the personal choice to implement an accellerated maintenance schedule and it has worked FOR ME. Most suggested oil change intervals are moved around year to year so the manufactuers can claim LOWER maintnance costs. This is why owners manuals will read differently year to year.....
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Per the manual:
"Based on engine operation condition the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km)."
Regardless of 3K or 6K, I will also abide by the "within the next 500 miles" from the warning light. I am a little paranoid about the lifetime warranty not being honored. That said, there is the TSB out about the warning light going off pre-maturely.
"Based on engine operation condition the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km)."
Regardless of 3K or 6K, I will also abide by the "within the next 500 miles" from the warning light. I am a little paranoid about the lifetime warranty not being honored. That said, there is the TSB out about the warning light going off pre-maturely.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Springfield, MO
FWIW, I'm finding that my light by work better than I thought. I had it changed before I went on vacation and expected it to come on at 2500 miles, but I am about 4000 miles up the road and no light.
I get mine changed on the 5's by the dealer. A little longer than the 3K I would do, and a little less than the 6K mark. While I know I don't have to get it done at the dealer, they keep sending me coupons for freebies or $20 oil changes, so I figure the extra $5 buys me the opportunity to get to know the guys in the service dept a little while I'm waiting. Those relationships never seem to hurt...
I get mine changed on the 5's by the dealer. A little longer than the 3K I would do, and a little less than the 6K mark. While I know I don't have to get it done at the dealer, they keep sending me coupons for freebies or $20 oil changes, so I figure the extra $5 buys me the opportunity to get to know the guys in the service dept a little while I'm waiting. Those relationships never seem to hurt...
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: SoCal
Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this scheduled
oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Oil Change Required” in “Odometer/
Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument Cluster Description”
section of this manual.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Albuquerque, NM
my two cents
I have been around cars most of my life. Currently I regularly drive 3 different cars.
1st is an 03 f-150 I have it done when I feel the driving difference (about 6k).
2nd is an 04 BMW 325ci I have it done when the light comes on. I had a service tech (well at least they admit that they arent mechanics, yes pet pieve) actually yell at me for bringing it in too soon. He did have some sage advice though, bringing it in too often it increases the chance of mistreads and other human errors. It also wastes oil, but they would be happy to charge me extra for it (out of cycle changes are not covered under the service plan, and at $150 minimum a pop I am not taking it in until it says to).
3rd is my jeep I will drive it till it hits 6k or see if I can feel the difference when driving it whatever comes first.
1st is an 03 f-150 I have it done when I feel the driving difference (about 6k).
2nd is an 04 BMW 325ci I have it done when the light comes on. I had a service tech (well at least they admit that they arent mechanics, yes pet pieve) actually yell at me for bringing it in too soon. He did have some sage advice though, bringing it in too often it increases the chance of mistreads and other human errors. It also wastes oil, but they would be happy to charge me extra for it (out of cycle changes are not covered under the service plan, and at $150 minimum a pop I am not taking it in until it says to).
3rd is my jeep I will drive it till it hits 6k or see if I can feel the difference when driving it whatever comes first.
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Nor-Cal
I have been around cars most of my life. Currently I regularly drive 3 different cars.
1st is an 03 f-150 I have it done when I feel the driving difference (about 6k).
2nd is an 04 BMW 325ci I have it done when the light comes on. I had a service tech (well at least they admit that they arent mechanics, yes pet pieve) actually yell at me for bringing it in too soon. He did have some sage advice though, bringing it in too often it increases the chance of mistreads and other human errors. It also wastes oil, but they would be happy to charge me extra for it (out of cycle changes are not covered under the service plan, and at $150 minimum a pop I am not taking it in until it says to).
3rd is my jeep I will drive it till it hits 6k or see if I can feel the difference when driving it whatever comes first.
1st is an 03 f-150 I have it done when I feel the driving difference (about 6k).
2nd is an 04 BMW 325ci I have it done when the light comes on. I had a service tech (well at least they admit that they arent mechanics, yes pet pieve) actually yell at me for bringing it in too soon. He did have some sage advice though, bringing it in too often it increases the chance of mistreads and other human errors. It also wastes oil, but they would be happy to charge me extra for it (out of cycle changes are not covered under the service plan, and at $150 minimum a pop I am not taking it in until it says to).
3rd is my jeep I will drive it till it hits 6k or see if I can feel the difference when driving it whatever comes first.
$150 dollar oil changes?
A service tech yelling at you?? Increases mistreads???? Whaaaaaaa?
JK Jedi
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Georgia
If the fuel injectors are fired by oil pressure (as in the case of the Ford Powerstroke) then you can certainly feel the engine start to get sluggish to respond as the oil gets dirty. It can even make injectors stick.
JK Freak
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From: Nor-Cal
I swear...I learn summin' everyday 'round here.
