Originally Posted by BigCahuna
I've gone both way with oil changes. Sure the oil can go 10k, but you have to wonder if the filter can.
Changing the filter at 5k might be more beneficial then changing the oil. .,,
It's actually the other way around.
"Common" oil filters really do not filter that well. Adding a new oil filter will likely do no good, as the contaminates are too small.
A "bypass" style oil filter will typically extend oil life by removing smaller stuff a normal oil filter won't catch.
Originally Posted by blupupher
Originally Posted by simple_gifts
I'd hate to be your doctor; Car, engine, miles and driving style please
This. I have done 10,000 mile intervals on a 5,000 mile spec vehicle (I was driving 99% highway miles)
Yes, Same.
I typically go over 10,000 miles on an oil change, because that's only 2-3 months of driving.