Oil changes???
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Oil changes???
i think that this topic has been discussed before.. but hopefully you guys can answer my question. My c230k is almost 7k miles. and the dealer told me that i have to get service A done aat 10k miles. But is it safe to have your car running till 10k miles with out getting an oil change? I thought that you should change it every 3-5 k miles. what do you guys think?
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With Mobil One in your crankcase, you have little to worry about. If you are operating in severe conditions, hot, cold, dusty, high altitude, short trips, or heavy loads you might need to change more often than the factory service schedule.
If in doubt I suggest an oil test. I use these guys for off-road equipment.
http://www.herguth.com/motor-oil-analysis.htm
The results are objective and independent, which might be useful if a problem were found during the warranty period.
If in doubt I suggest an oil test. I use these guys for off-road equipment.
http://www.herguth.com/motor-oil-analysis.htm
The results are objective and independent, which might be useful if a problem were found during the warranty period.
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Originally Posted by JC C230K
i think that this topic has been discussed before.. but hopefully you guys can answer my question. My c230k is almost 7k miles. and the dealer told me that i have to get service A done aat 10k miles. But is it safe to have your car running till 10k miles with out getting an oil change? I thought that you should change it every 3-5 k miles. what do you guys think?
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With a synthetic oil like Mobile One, you will be fine with 10,000 miles. 3,000 mile changes are a myth put out by the oil companies and oil change places. Even with regular oil and regular driving, you should get 4-5k between changes.
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