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ChrstphrR · 12-20-2009, 02:54 AM

Why agonize so much over an oil change?

If YOU want to change your oil early, because it's your first XXXX miles, do it. The net costs is.... a gallon of oil and a filter?

The OnStar Police won't go hunt you down and beat you with a rubber hose if you change your oil early. At worst, it'll just cost you ONE OIL CHANGE because you might have left the oil in longer. At best, you might extend your engine life, like you were surmising.

If you've got the cash in hand to do the change, don't sit on it.

12-20-2009, 02:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrstphrR EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 127 Greta - '00 Jetta TDI TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 59.96 mpg (US) Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Why agonize so much over an oil change? If YOU want to change your oil early, because it's your first XXXX miles, do it. The net costs is.... a gallon of oil and a filter? The OnStar Police won't go hunt you down and beat you with a rubber hose if you change your oil early. At worst, it'll just cost you ONE OIL CHANGE because you might have left the oil in longer. At best, you might extend your engine life, like you were surmising. If you've got the cash in hand to do the change, don't sit on it. __________________ Current mod: Skidplate/Undertray for my MkIV Jetta. Next mod: CAD drawing for skidplate so other Jetta/Golf drivers can make one too!