efs4ever 3 #1 February 3, 2008 Ha Ha. The Mech. put this sticker on the windshield after her last lube.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 February 3, 2008 ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #3 February 3, 2008 Eleven years ago I bought a new pickup truck. Driving back home after having a campershell mounted on it, I had a few dollars left over and saw a sign at a major oil change shop that said, Lifetime oil and filter change $59.00. The vehicle now has almost 200,000, and has had its oil and filter change religiously every 3000 to 3500 miles. When they chnage the oil, they also air up the tires, fill up the windshield wiper fluid, wash all the windows and check out all the belts, hoses and fluid levels, etc. while its up on the rack. A few years ago they added a $1 fee for oil recycling. I figure I've spent less than $100 on oil and filters for this truck since I've owned it. I just giggle every time I stop in the shop.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #4 February 3, 2008 How many miles do you put on in a year? And how many miles between oil changes? I used to go only 3000 miles between changes, but now I go at least 7000 on my 8 y/o Chevy Silverado..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 0 #5 February 3, 2008 2500-3000 MAX or 2mos! Oil viscosity breaks down pretty quick (including the synthetics) esp about the first 500 miles! 1965GMC10'3/4tn 305V6 63k (in rehab-off frame restoration) engine is EXC!1989Dakota- 204k GONE! 1990Dakota- 196k and still going..... 1989Taurus Wgn 193k still going STRONG! 1993MazProtege 184k still going (SWEEEETs new one She bought with ppr route money from like 10yrs ago) and my FAVORITE; my "PMPSCRT" (SKYMOBILE) 1984 Escort just tuned 49,000....6X's a year @ $25=$150x4(veh)=$600 Not a bad tradeoff for keeping them out of the fast approaching $100 lbr hr shop mark, for ENGINE repairs! All my vehicles are 1owners b4 I got'em, with the exception of the GMC which had 12 owners b4 ME!! Originated from Madrid Iowa from a firehouse... I bought it at a garage sale from a Preacher!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #6 February 3, 2008 I hear ya, but I still bumped up my mean time between changes after last year.... I'm prepared to drop in a new engine down the road anyways (if so needed)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #7 February 3, 2008 QuoteHow many miles do you put on in a year? And how many miles between oil changes? I used to go only 3000 miles between changes, but now I go at least 7000 on my 8 y/o Chevy Silverado..... Usually every 3000 to 3500 miles I drive 30,000 miles per year at least. I'm going to put a Ford rebuilt engine in soon. This one has a pretty hefty rattle in the cam bearings. 150k on the current overhaul. Soon to be 300K on the engine.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #8 February 4, 2008 Quote2500-3000 MAX or 2mos! Oil viscosity breaks down pretty quick (including the synthetics) esp about the first 500 miles! It sounds like to me you either work(ed) at Jiffy Lube or you're just over-zealous about changing your oil. It's not going to hurt changing at that early interval, but it is a waste of money and resources. Spend some time here http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ Most new car manufacturers recommend 7500 mi or 6 months, and 5000/3 months for severe conditions. Personally, I have done one and plan to do synthetic oil changes every 5k in my new 07 4Runner. It's below what the manufacturer recommends and WAY below what is recommended for synthetic oil. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 0 #9 February 4, 2008 " Jiffy Lube...over zealous"??? nah! Just plain old fashioned about this area of vehucle maint! I owned a 1998 Intrepid! I bought from the original owner who told me that the engine had been replaced at the 47000 mark.... I had this car for 3.5 years and the engine seized halfway to an out of town drs. appt... I was 45 miles either way from nowhere with a broken car! That was MY FIRST vehicle since I started driving (1979) that blew a powerplant.... I started researching about the Dodge product after a mech friend told me that these engines were "doomed" from creation.... Have a look see here; http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Dodge%20Intrepid%20oil%20passages%20too%20small&ei=UTF-8&fr=opera2 I don't have time to join or be apart of a CLASS ACTION..... I am not sure if that is still on going or not, but it wasn't for me! It was a shame to b/c I really liked everything else about the Intrepid... I guess JASPER ENGINES are either making their own replacements or boring the passages bigger. I will just continue to waste my money on oil changes! All $600-$700 annually for 4 vehicles!But while I do enjoy smoking cigs, I think I would quit spending that money first and save .....what....$2500-2700.00 annually... DAMN three years i could have a NEW custom rig! But then I would want some Tequila after sunset, and then that involves cigarettes..... The VICIOUS CIRCLE we call life!!! It just all sucks.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
