the 3,333 mile oil change interval

[Rick in PA]

Most of you guys probably go longer than the standard 3,000 mile oil change interval, but here's one for the folks that do change at 3,000 miles.

A while back, at another site, the Canadian folks mentioned they use a 5,000 kilometer oil change interval. It's easy to remember when to change the oil; 5,000 km, 10,000 km, 15,000 km... This bugged me because with a 3,000 mile interval the numbers constantly change and I have to refer to my service logs to see when the car is due for an oil change.

So I adopted a new system, the 3,333 mile oil change interval. The oil gets changed at 3,333 miles, 6,666 miles, 9,999 miles, 13,333 miles... Now I don't have to refer to the service log, I can always tell at a glance when the next oil change is due.

It may seem a little odd, but it's good if you suffer from CRS.

 

[Patman]

It's a good system but it's still easier if you go with 5000 mile intervals, or even 10,000 mile intervals.

 

[Shannow]

except that 9999 to 13333 is actually 3334 miles.

Do you think that the oil could hold out that long ?

 

[widman]

to me the 3,000 mile oil change is the "idiot light" for oil changes. Any car, in any driving condition, with any driver, with a US oil will last under those conditions.

 

[Rick in PA]

quote:

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Originally posted by widman:
to me the 3,000 mile oil change is the "idiot light" for oil changes. Any car, in any driving condition, with any driver, with a US oil will last under those conditions.

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Absolutly correct. But I have my reasons for following the recommended 3,000 mile oil change interval.

The 3,333 interval is just a thought, something to make it easier for those who think:
"Oh boy oh boy oh boy, it's time to change my oil!"
(wife shrugs)
Co-workers point out the Quickielube is easier...

Shannow, yeah that 9999 to 13333 is a killer on my nerves, but I like to live "on the edge".

 

[TheLoneRanger]

I like it. That would keep me from having to consult my logbook when nearing a change, and I could plan my Saturday mornings farther ahead (or the wife could for me).

Three, six, nine,
The goose drank wine.....

[ January 13, 2003, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: TheLoneRanger ]

 

[Shannow]

quote:

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Originally posted by Rick in PA:

Originally posted by widman:
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Shannow, yeah that 9999 to 13333 is a killer on my nerves, but I like to live "on the edge".

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[S2000driver]

I like to go by time... partially because my township does a recycle drive every spring

2002 S2000: 7500 miles per year, almost all summer driving, parked in garage.

10W30 Mobil-1 and Honda filter change once a year.

1999 CR-V: 14000 miles per year, parked in garage.

5W30 API-SL Conventional oil every 6 months, new Honda filter once a year.

1988 Accord: 9000 miles per year, parked outside.

OW30 Mobil-1 and PureOne filter once a year.

 

[edwardh1]

I like this 3333 thing.

Its metric, right?