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PDN57 All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:705 Points:133,895 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 1:59:20 PM Ignore PDN57 Report Abuse Was just wondering if you change your oil your self or take it some place and have them do it? And how often do you change your oil?

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Was just wondering if you change your oil your self or take it some place and have them do it?

And how often do you change your oil?

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fkkf92 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,903 Points:2,584,540 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 11:39:58 AM Ignore fkkf92 Report Abuse 6000 Km
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:557 Points:407,675 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 11:14:52 AM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse 5000mi and I change it myself
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,405 Points:702,865 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 11:10:47 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse 3000 miles
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 11:03:29 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse 15K miles on my Duramax and 12K miles on my TDI.
down2fumes All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:737 Points:178,105 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2013 9:28:01 AM Ignore down2fumes Report Abuse Every 3000 to5000 miles and no
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 10:35:00 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse 15K-20K miles on the Duramax and I change it myself.
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,656 Points:866,120 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 8:58:28 PM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse every 3000 miles or 4 months whichever comes first...yes, i do it myself in the backyard.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,339 Points:693,315 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 5:51:54 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse Every 15 years, 150K miles or 3K engine hours and I do it myself.
speedy700 Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:396 Points:124,375 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 4:21:55 PM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse Used to do it myself, but now for $25 I get somebody else to do it every 5000 miles. Plus I get a free full service car wash out of the deal.
Timberline Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,500 Points:762,455 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 12:04:50 PM Ignore Timberline Report Abuse Once a year, which is usually between 4-6,000 miles. I do it myself.
Camaro_Joe Sophomore Author Baltimore Posts:181 Points:526,190 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 10:53:23 AM Ignore Camaro_Joe Report Abuse Approximately 3000 miles, but some say 5000 with regular oil.
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 10:40:23 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse every 5000km or so... do it myself most times
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,101 Points:1,070,535 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 6:13:27 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse 3000 miles at the dealer.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,566 Points:1,810,920 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 4:18:25 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse 5K and no
Need_Batteries Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,866 Points:641,830 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2013 2:47:32 AM Ignore Need_Batteries Report Abuse Twice a year per service manual. And yes, I change it myself.
Constame Sophomore Author Oklahoma Posts:237 Points:25,170 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2013 10:19:35 PM Ignore Constame Report Abuse Every 3,000 miles. I have it done.
BeaON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,142 Points:75,465 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 8:41:50 PM Ignore BeaON Report Abuse 5000 at Quick Lube
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:553 Points:227,095 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 10:53:24 AM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse 5000-6000. I change one myself but not the other one because of the type of filter it has.
thebrohta167 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,466 Points:235,315 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 10:35:22 AM Ignore thebrohta167 Report Abuse Q7500 miles or Q yearly. I do it myself.
97PearlCat Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,957 Points:832,170 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 10:28:12 AM Ignore 97PearlCat Report Abuse 4000 miles and I do it myself.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,219 Points:3,235,100 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 10:10:38 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse I go between 3000-4000 miles. I go to a auto shop.
GustheCat2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,841 Points:414,150 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 9:53:05 AM Ignore GustheCat2 Report Abuse Every 3000-4000 at a Jiffy Lube
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,445 Points:174,815 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 9:37:14 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse My car is used for deliveries so i change the oil/filter every 5,000-6,000 kms which is like every 6 weeks [Edited by: DasAuto92 at 3/3/2013 9:37:37 AM EST]
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,155 Points:3,350,525 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 8:18:52 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse I have my oil changed at a local garage between 3 & 5k depending on my driving. I usually get a coupon for a free tire rotation along with the oil change for $19.00. Not worth the bother to do it at home for that price.
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,312 Points:2,504,160 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 7:05:16 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse I change oil about every 4500 miles. I used to change it myself but now let the dealer do it.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,026 Points:1,854,745 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2013 8:12:24 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse 6-8 months DIY very easy to do
Disnydad Champion Author Albany Posts:6,605 Points:2,009,635 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2013 7:20:29 AM Ignore Disnydad Report Abuse Around 6,000 to 8,000. I don't do my own anymore.
fordtruck Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:121 Points:258,730 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 9:53:03 PM Ignore fordtruck Report Abuse 2500 to 3000 miles or every 2 months. I do all my vehicle repairs.
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,656 Points:866,120 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 9:39:03 PM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse every 4 months or 3000 miles whichever comes first. yes, i do it myself.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,566 Points:1,810,920 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 5:44:40 PM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse 5k, no
ansh25 Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:221 Points:132,510 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 12:29:19 AM Ignore ansh25 Report Abuse Not worth doing it yourself
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,566 Points:1,810,920 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:44:22 PM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,312 Points:2,504,160 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 6:55:14 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse Used to change the oil myself, but now watch for good deal and have the dealer do it about every 4500 miles.
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,445 Points:174,815 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 9:50:54 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse In the winter as i do delivery,it's stop & go. Change the oil & filter at 5,000km (3,000 miles)which works out to every 2 months.And no i do not do it myself, not worth it.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,800 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 10:14:11 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse I do not do it myself. I run the cars around 5000 and the truck around 10000.
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,693 Points:1,325,450 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 5:28:23 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse These days I have it done, and it happens every 4,000 or so ...
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:480 Points:84,260 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 4:10:59 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse I do it myself and every 7,000 miles with synthetic.
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,193 Points:1,922,215 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 3:38:09 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Do not do it myself, but, about every 5000 to 6000 miles or so.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,518 Points:2,834,340 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 2:15:42 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse Take it to Midas for an oil change/tire rotation for $19.99 about every 5,000 miles.
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,724 Points:486,810 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 2:06:33 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse Self 5000 miles with mobil 1 3300 miles (3 times in 10,000 miles) with normal dino oil all old oil is recycled by cleaning and burning in a Diesel [Edited by: CactusBobs at 1/9/2013 2:07:12 PM EST]