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SouthArk370Z · 10-08-2015, 03:32 PM

You're over-thinking this. 5000 miles on a high-quality oil is fine. With your 15 minutes high-speed runs, you might want to go with 4k, but it shouldn't be a big deal as long as the oil is staying below 250 F or so.

But you can't change your oil too often. If it's keeping you awake at night, go to 3000 miles.

Edit: If it is bothering you that much, get your oil analyzed.

10-08-2015, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	You're over-thinking this. 5000 miles on a high-quality oil is fine. With your 15 minutes high-speed runs, you might want to go with 4k, but it shouldn't be a big deal as long as the oil is staying below 250 F or so. But you can't change your oil too often. If it's keeping you awake at night, go to 3000 miles. Edit: If it is bothering you that much, get your oil analyzed. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma