a 1200 mile funeral run change oil before or after
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How were the first 4800 miles driven? If short tripped a lot, then yes. We really need to know what car!
IF you drove a lot of hwy, maybe not change it. But is there a warranty to worry about?
IF you drove a lot of hwy, maybe not change it. But is there a warranty to worry about?
After, sorry about the related loss.
Sorry for your loss. I would do it after
Go for it! No issues. Just check that it doesn't consume a slight amount when running at that temperature for extended period of time.
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Just check the level and add any if needed. I wouldn't let some kid from iffy lube touch my car before a trip.
Originally Posted By: barkingspider
Sorry for your loss. I would do it after
+1 in both sympathy and opinion. I would top off the fluids and check the tire pressure before you go. Deal with the oil change after.
Sorry for your loss. I would do it after
+1 in both sympathy and opinion. I would top off the fluids and check the tire pressure before you go. Deal with the oil change after.
Thanks for sympathies. My wife needs it more than I do. We been married 6 years, and its her uncle who lives out of state, and I didn't get to know him that well. its a 2003 Chevy Blazer, so no warranty to worry about. 7 mile commute to work, which includes some stop signs and traffic lights so its not a lot of sitting around idling. On weekends it will take longer trips, and has some highway miles in that 4800 miles. According to the OM for city/severe driving, my commute seems just to fall outside of there city/severe driving criteria.
IIRC, Mobil Super High Mileage is a conventional oil and most conventional oils are good for about 5K, so change it.
Originally Posted By: stchman
IIRC, Mobil Super High Mileage is a conventional oil and most conventional oils are good for about 5K, so change it.
+1
You can never be wrong if you're slightly conservative on an OCI, in this case its just about time anyway. I'd prefer to have my engine properly lubricated on a hot summer road trip as opposed to saving a few cents and perhaps enhancing wear on the cam/s, rings, etc.
IIRC, Mobil Super High Mileage is a conventional oil and most conventional oils are good for about 5K, so change it.
+1
You can never be wrong if you're slightly conservative on an OCI, in this case its just about time anyway. I'd prefer to have my engine properly lubricated on a hot summer road trip as opposed to saving a few cents and perhaps enhancing wear on the cam/s, rings, etc.
Thanks everybody for your input. The vehicle may not be used after all, since car pooling seems like an option.
Here is an description about Mobil super High Mileage: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_Super_High_Mileage.aspx
There some indication that this could be a synthetic blend, but may have too little synthetic oil in it to be called a blend. My next change will be Valvoline Full Synthetic Max life and will do it myself.
Here is an description about Mobil super High Mileage: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_Super_High_Mileage.aspx
There some indication that this could be a synthetic blend, but may have too little synthetic oil in it to be called a blend. My next change will be Valvoline Full Synthetic Max life and will do it myself.
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