or not to much but to often? I have a 1.8T jetta. and change the oil every 2k miles cuz i work w/ vw techs so i have access to free oil changes...but is it ok to change ur oil that frequently even tho i have a turbo.?
2007-02-20 10:09:48 · 17 answers · asked by mdc2134 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
As a general rule it is every 3 to 4 months, or 3,000 miles which ever comes first, but any thing more is just being wasteful with the gas prices being what the are.
2007-02-20 10:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no. Most drag racers change oil at every run . So that means they are at about a half mile interval. Clean oil is the lifeblood of the engine and definitely the heart and soul of the turbo.
2007-02-20 10:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always changed my oil at 2K intervals and after 276000 miles it still runs like new. I do take my old oil to a recycling center too. You could go to 3K intervals but I would never go beyond that because the additives start breaking down.
2007-02-22 12:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Captleemo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would follow the manual for oil changes...like every 5000-7500 miles.
Just because you get free oil does not mean it's a quality oil. Try Mobil 1 0W-40 for starters.
Changing oil prematurely wastes natural resources.
2007-02-20 14:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by LovePinkPuffies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of wastes oil, 5,000 miles (not 3,000 like the OIL SELLER outfits advertise) is manufacturer standard now, and many fleets go 7500 between changes.
2007-02-20 14:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as changing your oil to much or often...i work at a tire lube express and that is actually very good...kepps all the lines clean!
2007-02-20 10:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by david_06226 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are free, and you have the spare time, no problem. If you ever have to pay, or take time away from your $50/hr. job, then you are wasting money changing every 2k miles.
2007-02-20 10:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Memo Erdes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 11:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by clarice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that won't hurt a thing, especially since it's a turbo, still it is kind of overkill but since you get the oil for free, why not.
2007-02-20 13:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you can never change your oil too much, it only helps your car last longer, and if you get oil and stuff for free, then y not.
2007-02-20 10:18:49 · answer #10 · answered by 88 grand marquis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋