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Originally Posted by SteveVQ
Been wondering about this. Probably nothing, but thought I'd ask anyway.
I could start another thread under the appropriate subsection but its such a simple question I don't want to waste the space.
Oil Change: Did it last Feb 2022. Only put 1550 miles on it since then. Do I need to change it again already since its been more than 6 months? Oil levels look and smell good but curious what the Z veterans think about it. Should I just wait till 2000miles? Planning on doing it again Feb 2023 if miles are still under 2k.
Joy of not having your Z as a DD. You barely put miles on it. Drive it like twice a week just for fun. 15 miles each rip.
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Originally Posted by filip00
Why would you change oil after 6 months? Usually it's either 1 year or 6000miles, whatever comes first.
I drive my Z only on the weekend, and not always - but when I do, I put a bit more than just 15 miles or so - it's better to let the engine get to proper temperature and drive it than to just do a short 15-20min drive.
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Many schools of thought on this and depends on who you ask. Right after doing an oil change, my CSC gave signs of going out. That was about 1.5 year ago and have not changed the oil since. I put about 200 miles since the last oil change to now to drive her once every couple of weeks to get the oil running and before the clutch pedal goes soft.
Some people will say change every 6 months regardless of miles due to moisture build up and others will say check the oil if changing after 6 months.
I check the oil once a month before taking her out for the short drive, along with topping of the clutch fluid. Mine still looks fresh and no signs of sludge.