How long have you ever gone between oil changes?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

for the ppl that are doing it at 10k to 15k is just ridicules....ull pay for it in a long run.

What do you consider a long run ? My longest interval between oil/filter changes on my Yaris has been 34,014 miles. I followed that up with the shortest interval (2,430 miles) re the next oil/filter change. My oil/filter change intervals through about 235k miles (15 changes with the last one at just under 226k ) are on post #62 (Page 4) on narly charley's Post your oil change regimen! thread (5 page thread started January of 2013). My 16th oil/filter change (post 76, page 5) was at 240,010 miles. I had Gullo Toyota change my spark plugs at about 208k miles, and they said my engine was in great condition at that point. They looked for things to recommend to me to do, and all they could come up with was the air filter...I had already purchased one (not at the dealership) and put it in right after I drove away from the dealership.

This new thread bentjazz just started has motivated me to plan time over the weekend to update my logbook (Thanks bentjazz! ). I keep all of my receipts in chronological order. I also write the miles on car, miles on tank, and MPG on each receipt (I record these while still at the pump)....so updating my logbook (last entry = August 2013 IIRC ) will be pretty easy. I just had my oil changed last week (274,071 miles)....only about 7k since last change, but I needed the free battery check. So 240k =16th, one at about 266-267k and probably one between 240k and 266-267k. So I'm at 18 or 19 changes overall....18 would put me at a bit over 15k between changes as an overall average. Other than tires/batteries/spark plugs/air filters/bulbs, etc (routine maintenance at extended intervals), and recent rear end damage (paid for by other driver's insurance company), the only repairs I've had to do are front wheel bearings at about 110k and a new alternator at about 159k. Still original clutch, transmission, all brake parts including pads and shoes, radiator (never a flush, just added coolant 1x), hoses, water pump, fuel system, exhaust system, engine (only 1 plug change and oil/filter changes as above and on narly charley's thread), AC system (never have had to touch it) etc.

[nookandcrannycar]

I knew a guy in the late 1970's (became stepfather to one of my best friends). He had a big Chrysler that was about 10 years old (or more) and had 160k-170k+ miles on it. He claimed that he had never changed the oil on this vehicle. Knowing him.....and seeing and hearing the car....I think this was possibly the case .

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

What do you consider a long run ? My longest interval between oil/filter changes on my Yaris has been 34,014 miles. I followed that up with the shortest interval (2,430 miles) re the next oil/filter change. My oil/filter change intervals through about 235k miles (15 changes with the last one at just under 226k ) are on post #62 (Page 4) on narly charley's Post your oil change regimen! thread (5 page thread started January of 2013). My 16th oil/filter change (post 76, page 5) was at 240,010 miles. I had Gullo Toyota change my spark plugs at about 208k miles, and they said my engine was in great condition at that point. They looked for things to recommend to me to do, and all they could come up with was the air filter...I had already purchased one (not at the dealership) and put it in right after I drove away from the dealership.

This new thread bentjazz just started has motivated me to plan time over the weekend to update my logbook (Thanks bentjazz! ). I keep all of my receipts in chronological order. I also write the miles on car, miles on tank, and MPG on each receipt (I record these while still at the pump)....so updating my logbook (last entry = August 2013 IIRC ) will be pretty easy. I just had my oil changed last week (274,071 miles)....only about 7k since last change, but I needed the free battery check. So 240k =16th, one at about 266-267k and probably one between 240k and 266-267k. So I'm at 18 or 19 changes overall....18 would put me at a bit over 15k between changes as an overall average. Other than tires/batteries/spark plugs/air filters/bulbs, etc (routine maintenance at extended intervals), and recent rear end damage (paid for by other driver's insurance company), the only repairs I've had to do are front wheel bearings at about 110k and a new alternator at about 159k. Still original clutch, transmission, all brake parts including pads and shoes, radiator (never a flush, just added coolant 1x), hoses, water pump, fuel system, exhaust system, engine (only 1 plug change and oil/filter changes as above and on narly charley's thread), AC system (never have had to touch it) etc.

^^^^^BTW, all dino oil.....no synthetic.