Is it horribly bad to go 1000 miles over on an oil change? I have friends that go way more over than that!?

Answer 1

no it is not

Answer 2

With the quality of oil and parts these days, the old 3000 mile rule has been thrown out. What does the owners manual say? Alot have bumped it up quite a bit.

For example:
-My dad has a 2004 Audi S4. The oil changes are covered by the warranty so he brings it into the dealership to get the oil changed. They turned him down the first time stating that the owners manual says 10,000 miles. They won't change it and cover the warranty until it get's within 500 miles of that number.

-Dodge Rams with a Cummins motor owners manual states 15,000 miles between oil changes.

3000 is just over kill these days.

Answer 3

And your friends spend far more than the cost of proper maintenance when their foolishness results in a ruined engine. What happens is that as your engine runs, metal shavings constantly are worn off the parts and become suspended in the motor oil. Have a look next time your oil gets changed: it'll be black, gummy and just plain nasty. New motor oil is a smooth, transparent amber color. That black goo, filled with metal filings, constantly wears on the parts in your engine, wearing the whole thing out thousands of miles too early. Those are expensive to replace, and in an older car, replacement will cost more than the entire car is worth.
Use your head: read the owner's manual and follow what it says regarding maintenance, including oil and filter changes. You'll save big bucks over the lifetime of your car, and it'll be a safer car to drive.

Answer 4

This is a subject where everyone has a different opinion.

But people who say "change every X miles" no matter what the car is are clearly not correct. It's different for different cars.

The best idea is to follow what's in your owners manual, instead of what some person thinks. For newer cars 5000 or more miles between changes is not unusual. 1000 miles is way too often on a newer car.

Answer 5

I know the manufacturers recommend 3000. I try to do mine around 2800 or less. The only problem with going way over if the car is new, the manufacturer may not cover problems that normally would be covered by warranty. Think of your oil as sludge that gets thicker and thicker as the miles go on.

Answer 6

No...but the general rule is to get an oil change once every 3000 miles or every three months (although, you're probably okay going 6 months if you have low mileage).
Your friends are making a big mistake.

Answer 7

While most garages recommend 3000 miles the actual recommendations from the auto manufacturers are twice that or more. There was also the famous NYC taxi cab study where they when way beyond 3000 miles and after inspection found no trouble at all.

Answer 8

You will be okay if you only go over on occasion, but oil begins to get sludgy after too many miles and it loses it's ability to properly lubricate your engine, which will cause the engine parts to rub against each other, heat up, and grind themselves away. The more you allow this to happen, the quicker your engine will develop problems. My ex-wife let her car go for around 8 or 9000 miles over once. The substance that came out of that car was nowhere near what I would call "oil". I dunno if her car is still running, but I bet it's in pretty terrible shape. Take care of your car and it will take care of you.

Answer 9

NOOO. Get a oil change every 3 months or 3000 miles.

Answer 10

It isn't horribly bad. But to get the best performance from your automobile, regular maintenance will definitely provide for a longer life. You should get your oil changed on a regular basis. It is best to follow the manufacturer recommendations in your owner's manual.

Answer 11

It depends on how hard you use your car, and the quality of the oil. Generally, 1000 mi. over is not too bad; just don't make a habit of it.