I have about 3700 miles on my current fill of PP. This is the first oil change after the factory fill. The reason I ask is that it is November. At my current rate, I will be due for an oil change in January. I really, really don't want to have to change my oil in the snow and ice. I don't know, what do you guys think?
Should I change it now?
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Originally Posted By: Nick R
I have about 3700 miles on my current fill of PP. This is the first oil change after the factory fill. The reason I ask is that it is November. At my current rate, I will be due for an oil change in January. I really, really don't want to have to change my oil in the snow and ice. I don't know, what do you guys think?
Know anyone with a heated garage?
I have about 3700 miles on my current fill of PP. This is the first oil change after the factory fill. The reason I ask is that it is November. At my current rate, I will be due for an oil change in January. I really, really don't want to have to change my oil in the snow and ice. I don't know, what do you guys think?
Know anyone with a heated garage?
Although I've only seen snow twice in my life (over 25 years), I probably won't have the BEST advice, but if I was in your situation, I'd have all the materials on-hand, keep watching the weather, and change it before a cold snap comes or before it gets TOO cold.
If you have to ask than change it. Personally, I have approximately over 2500 miles on my Pennzoil Ultra 5W-30. I am planning on going at least 10,000 miles on it. Hence through the winter.
I just use a sheet of cardboard to lie on, the only thing to remember is keep your oil your about to change in, inside at least. I've poured -15C oil into a warm engine and heard a few pops and creaks... Maybe not a problem but it seemed like a bad idea after I thought about it...
Nick given where you live and it has 3700 on it anyway i say dump it now.
I hate doing oil changes when it's below freezing. I'd change it now.
I'd change it now as well. My car still has 17% on the OLM, but I'm definitely going to change it before Thanksgiving.
Yep,do it. Get it over with if you think it will last until spring.
3700 miles is nothing for that oil. There are lots of warm spells during the winter, and you can use one of those to change it if needed before spring.
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3700 miles is nothing for that oil. There are lots of warm spells during the winter, and you can use one of those to change it if needed before spring.
That is a good point Blue. We have lots of warm spells over the winter here in Eastern PA. But looking at where he is in NY,I wasnt too sure.
3700 miles is nothing for that oil. There are lots of warm spells during the winter, and you can use one of those to change it if needed before spring.
That is a good point Blue. We have lots of warm spells over the winter here in Eastern PA. But looking at where he is in NY,I wasnt too sure.
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Pick a dry weekend. Cold isn't that big a deal for the reasons listed above. The engine should be warm anyway.
Just change it. Besides, you're motor is still breaking in anyways with only 4,500 miles on it.
What is the OCI for this vehicle? 7500 miles? If you are paying for the so called benefits of syn, then you should run it 7,500 miles and not a mile less.
If its so good why not? So if you have 3700 miles then let us know how it went when you have put 3800 miles more on it.
There are thousands of these same engines doing the recommended OCI with normal 5w-20 oils. And they will last just as long as yours.
Keeping it real....
Bill
PS: Move one of the vehicles in the garage that we have seen in the photos and change it then.
If its so good why not? So if you have 3700 miles then let us know how it went when you have put 3800 miles more on it.
There are thousands of these same engines doing the recommended OCI with normal 5w-20 oils. And they will last just as long as yours.
Keeping it real....
Bill
PS: Move one of the vehicles in the garage that we have seen in the photos and change it then.
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I would wait until about December and change it then, it's never fun changing oil in winter especially outside. Even during warm spells, you may have enough of snow melting going on for thedriveway to be wet.
change it now and give yourself piece of mind; the cost is negligible, although some will say you are dumping oil with a lot of life left in it, and not helping the environment by doing so.
like others have said, though, you may see some warmer days during the winter, and if you are set on changing it, wait till the end of november, at least. it should sill be warm enough. if you wait to change it during the winter just think how nice the hot oil will feel on your hands...mmmmm, hot oil.....
like others have said, though, you may see some warmer days during the winter, and if you are set on changing it, wait till the end of november, at least. it should sill be warm enough. if you wait to change it during the winter just think how nice the hot oil will feel on your hands...mmmmm, hot oil.....
Run it 6 months or 7500. Anything less will be a waste. Surely there will be 1 nice day in Jan.
Well, if it's past 3,000 miles then it is due for an oil change.
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