"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/26/2015 at 16:06 • Filed to: Oil change
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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
12/26/2015 at 16:06 • Filed to: Oil change | 1
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Just added another reason why I like this thing: changing the oil is a breeze. The pan isn’t set far back at all, and the filter is pretty far forward with no obstructions. I can probably change it without jacking it up, but I prefer elbow room if I can get it.
The drain plug gave me a little backsass, but it was no match for these (lack of) guns right here. The filter was easily removed even with a hand drenched in oil.
The oil was looking a little dirty after 3,500 miles, so I’m glad I was proactive this time. I will be monitoring it closely henceforth and sticking with 3k-3.5k intervals because that’s how I’ve done all the other vehicles under my care.
The pickup is also due for an oil change... but it’s really cold and I’m tired ~_~
Steve in Manhattan
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2015 at 16:20 |
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And Toyota reliability.
Car Guys say 5K is often enough. And have you considered switching it to Mobil 1? 300D, CRX Si, ‘97 SHO all ran on it - no engine issues ever. 10K intervals there, I believe (still, I probably did 5).
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> Steve in Manhattan
12/26/2015 at 16:28 |
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I don’t necessarily have any hard facts backing my habits — I’ve been using Castrol in all my cars for the last 4 years, and I go for shorter intervals than sometimes recommended (3+k vs 5k) because I’m used to owning high mileage cars, and because my wife and I have opposite work schedules. So if I put off a change for “tomorrow,” it may be 4 days or more before the next time I have access to her vehicle at a reasonable hour. And she drives a lot.
Spaceball-Two
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2015 at 16:41 |
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Nice job! It's sofa king cold out side.
Urambo Tauro
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2015 at 16:55 |
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Quick, Marty! We have to go back in time! It’s your oil, Marty! Something’s gotta be done about your oil!
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> Urambo Tauro
12/26/2015 at 16:55 |
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D’oh!
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Urambo Tauro
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2015 at 16:59 |
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I’m gonna be making the same mistake on my checks, I just know it...
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Steve in Manhattan
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2015 at 17:01 |
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Also, if you put 3,500 miles on the car every 2 years, you should change it at one. Also, where you live can make a difference. Beijing? A bit more often. SigOther came back from a trip there with pollution on her white blouses where they weren’t covered by her jacket. Took them to the Chinese laundry downstairs - they asked what the stains were. They were unsurprised by the answer.
whoarder is tellurium
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/26/2015 at 18:02 |
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AW yiss. Dat GTX
CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/27/2015 at 03:15 |
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Wow. 76k miles.
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> CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
12/27/2015 at 13:21 |
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Ikr? We hope to keep the thing forever.