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Old 01-31-2008, 08:17 PM   #10 (permalink)
DifferentPointofView
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The Jeep! - '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Laredo
90 day: 23.75 mpg (US)

The Caliber - '07 Dodge Caliber R/T
90 day: 30.6 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by trebuchet03 View Post
Hell... I run 10K+ oil change intervals.... Ha! Just get your oil analyzed - you'll spend a tiny bit less money than changing your oil every 3K miles and you won't be wasting the resource

Changing your oil too often causes more wear anyway by disturbing oil films.
Tiny less as in going to a shop? I change my oil in a driveway. I also Have to use 6 QUARTS OF FREAKING OIL!!! I use synthetic, which is expensive having to buy a big jug and an extra quart.

Also, what happens if the oil needs changed? then you have to spend more money...
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