2006-07-27 03:25:19 · 26 answers · asked by erickacherry20 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes it is. Though not recomended due to the viscosity breakdown of the oil. Heat wears oil out, so to speak, making it thinner and less protective to the engine parts.
2006-07-27 03:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first concern should be your car warranty requirements as stated in your owner's manual maintenance procedures. Some manufacturer's have up to 100,000 mile, 10 year warranties on their power trains which includes your engine and transmission. So if you want any hope of the warranty being honored, you'll need records showing you did the required maintenance, and the best records you can have are from the a dealer's shop. If you no longer care about warranties, then I would recommend switching to a synthetic motor oil like Mobil One that offers extended drain intervals, but protects your engine even better than 3,000 mile conventional oil changes in my opinion. The cost turns out about the same and you don't have to change your oil or oil filter as often.
2006-07-27 03:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That last answer is funny......
Its fine.... all the 3month or 3k oil change thing is, is a money maker..... told throughout by quicky lubes and oil companys to make more money......
3k is nothing on conventional oil..... heck some have used the oil life monitor (takes consideration of time ran, rpms and such) and changed regular old pennzoil out after 10,000 mile's....... and did a oil analyis on it.... and it did GREAT!!!
Oil filters the same.... don't have to be changed every 3k or 3 months....
It all really depends on your type of driving, stop and go..... and short trips where the oil may not get up to temp will fuel dilute and form water condensation and maybe need 4,000 or 6 month oil changes. So adjust per your driving style....
And to that answer above...... the additives are not impregnated into the molecules.... they are just added right to the oil when blended, just like conventional.
2006-07-28 19:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cars that have reminder systems built in will go about 6,000 miles before calling for a change. If you do mostly local stop and go driving I would change it early and if it is mostly highway then 6,000 miles is reasonable. As long as the level is maintained and it is quality oil, 3,000 miles should not damage the engine. This is also assuming the engine is driven long enough to fully warm up the oil. 10-20 minute trips or longer are needed to drive any moisture out from humidity and condensation.
2006-07-27 03:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by wrenchman1995 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do it all the time. Schedules do not always allow for someone to get their oil changed at that mileage so they get as close as they can. However, the older the car, the more damage it causes the engine. You need smooth, easy flowing oil in the engine to make the pistons go up and down easily and, the more mileage on the car, the harder it is for it to do that. In addition, you have to consider your warranty if you have one. In some cases, you may void it if you don't get it done when they say. Good question!!
2006-07-27 03:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the year and make of the car. i have a 1998 F250, the owners manual suggest the oil change every 7500 miles but i feel an oil change in a timely manner is cheap insurance of a good running vehicle for a long time.
2006-07-27 03:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by welder0964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES its your car! the oil filter keeps the oil some what clean and with the cost of oil today we all maybe running are cars & trucks a bit longer befor an oil change.
2006-07-27 03:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by Vortexularety 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cars don't even need their oil changed every 3000, most are around 5,000. But it would be best to check your owners manual for it recommended schedule depending on your driving habits, and road conditions like if live in dusty areas.
2006-07-27 03:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by bama chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! My Toyota manual says to change every 5000 or 7500 miles, depending on driving habits etc..
Modern engines and oil are designed for longer periods between oil changes.
The only people who tell you 3000 miles between are the people who make money doing it and people who believe them.
2006-07-27 03:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but you should at least add a little oil, if youre low. I have driven my cars for like 5000 miles before getting the oil changed, personally. But dont take my word for it, as my last car was a mitsubishi diamante and had engine problems at 103,000 miles. I have driven other cars for about 45,000 miles (and maybe 8 oil changes?) before selling them with no issues, though.
2006-07-27 03:29:02 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Krista ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋