Oil Change Issue.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

Well i only drive about 1300 in 5 months, if i wait until i go 3-5k miles, i wont be changing my oil for like 10-15 months. I thought you shouldnt wait that long? Do you think i can go a year with synthetic if i only drive 1300 within 5 months? This is what i dont understand.

Oil ages too, so it depends on the oil you buy. That's why Amsoil is only good for a year, even if you don't reach the 25k limit. At least, this is what I think.

Why do you drive that little only?

[Twistoffate0817]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Oil ages too, so it depends on the oil you buy. That's why Amsoil is only good for a year, even if you don't reach the 25k limit. At least, this is what I think.

Why do you drive that little only?

I take the train to work everyday, because its just quicker and easier for me to do it like that. So i drive to and from the train, and not many other places. Im just so confused on what to do. I dont know if i should wait another 5 months before getting my oil changed again, or if i can wait longer due to i drive less and its synthetic.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

I take the train to work everyday, because its just quicker and easier for me to do it like that. So i drive to and from the train, and not many other places. Im just so confused on what to do. I dont know if i should wait another 5 months before getting my oil changed again, or if i can wait longer due to i drive less and its synthetic.

How's the climate there? That may help us give you an answer.

Good job on public transportation!

[Twistoffate0817]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

How's the climate there? That may help us give you an answer.

Good job on public transportation!

Well its NJ. Typical Cold winters, Hot summers. Rain, Snow. Yeah. Right now it gets down to about 20-30 degrees at night, and anywhere from 30-40 during the day.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

Well its NJ. Typical Cold winters, Hot summers. Rain, Snow. Yeah. Right now it gets down to about 20-30 degrees at night, and anywhere from 30-40 during the day.

hmmm, I say no on the long interval changes. Cold then hot can lead to condensation, which is not good when it mixes with the oil. Anyone else have an opinion based on these weather conditions?

[Twistoffate0817]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

hmmm, I say no on the long interval changes. Cold then hot can lead to condensation, which is not good when it mixes with the oil. Anyone else have an opinion based on these weather conditions?

So does everyone think i can go 8 months without changing the oil?

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

hmmm, I say no on the long interval changes. Cold then hot can lead to condensation, which is not good when it mixes with the oil. Anyone else have an opinion based on these weather conditions?

You'll have impurities until you bring the engine up to operating temp and drive it a while to do some good. That's why I suggested the mini road trip about once a week, then I'd still change it pretty often. Every 6-9 months?...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

You'll have impurities until you bring the engine up to operating temp and drive it a while to do some good. That's why I suggested the mini road trip about once a week, then I'd still change it pretty often. Every 6-9 months?...

But wouldn't the condensation break apart the oil??? But yeah, seems logical that when in optimum temp, the water will evaporate.