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Mobil 1, 6k intervals, quick yes or no

no flaming, complaining, lectures, why or why not. Simple. Whos running full synthetic and going 5k-7k intervals. If you are changing every 3k good for you, no opinion needed. I

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Old 07-21-2011, 01:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Mobil 1, 6k intervals, quick yes or no

no flaming, complaining, lectures, why or why not. Simple. Whos running full synthetic and going 5k-7k intervals.

If you are changing every 3k good for you, no opinion needed.

I am at 5300 now, oil color and level looks good, thinking of going a few more weeks to 6k

Live in Florida. Last oil change was March 5
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Run a UOA on it. Guarantee it will change your mind.
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yep, i only change my oil once a year since i only put about 4-5k tops per year.
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if you're not tracking it, you're fine
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btw, AK warned no more oil threads... just sayin
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Although synthetic oil has slightly better shear stability than current Group II base stock oils, it doesn't have any better detergent capability. There's nothing wrong with running synthetic in your car, but going beyond Nissan's drain intervals is unwise.
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This isn't meant to be an oil thread, just a quick hitter with a few posts over a few hours then he can shut it down no worries. This was a little more specific topic though so it should get handled pretty quick with limited discussion.
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I've done that with my G37 for almost 4 years now. not one problem
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I do it early simply to keep my warranty....
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i usually do 5k intervals on my mobil1. but 6k shouldn't hurt your car at all.
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i think its fine....mobil1 synthetic is what the GTR runs and its intervals were 6K miles and are now 9k Miles.. not tracked
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I do it early simply to keep my warranty....
Because if you're still on warranty, they'd use any excuse NOT to fulfill the warranty.
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when should you do your first change?
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