Wow, every 5-6 weeks... and I thought I was bad changing it every 3 months! LOL
Usually when I change I'll fill it with 5.5 qts and then check the stick. I'll usually end up having to add another 1/2 qt to get her in the middle of the hash marks. Then I'll check it every week or so.. knock on wood, I've never had to add any.
Usually when I change I'll fill it with 5.5 qts and then check the stick. I'll usually end up having to add another 1/2 qt to get her in the middle of the hash marks. Then I'll check it every week or so.. knock on wood, I've never had to add any.
Depending on the car. You dont want to overdue it. Most domestic cars should only go about 5k maybe 6. An audi or honda can easily go 8. I wouldnt recommend going over 5 though.
Ford recommends 5,000 miles with a semi synthetic blend. There are many car mfgs that recommend 10,000 miles with a full synthetic oil.
What is the difference between an Audi or Honda vs a 2005 Mustang in terms of oil usage? Technology has come a long way and today's cars generally have very similar tolerances. I've had Blackstone do oil analysis on a 2006 F150 and my 2008 Mustang. The oil was still good to go with 5000, than 7500, and than 10000 miles. In the end it comes down to the environment the car is subjected to that determines oil life.
What is the difference between an Audi or Honda vs a 2005 Mustang in terms of oil usage? Technology has come a long way and today's cars generally have very similar tolerances. I've had Blackstone do oil analysis on a 2006 F150 and my 2008 Mustang. The oil was still good to go with 5000, than 7500, and than 10000 miles. In the end it comes down to the environment the car is subjected to that determines oil life.
With Audi's record for maintence issues I think I'd be MORE likely to change the oil earlier.
The only true way to tell when you car needs a oil change is to take a sample and have it lab tested. Do this a few times and you will find the sweet spot for your car. Myself, I beat my car like a naughty puppy so I'm going to change my oil every ~3.5k miles ish. Sometimes sooner but never over 3.5k miles.
IMHO, even with the best synthetic there is always a chance something could go wrong and make the oil break down early (accessive rich condition for example) . I"m not going to take the chance on my car. Stick with the manufacters' reccomended spec's and you should have no worries.
The only true way to tell when you car needs a oil change is to take a sample and have it lab tested. Do this a few times and you will find the sweet spot for your car. Myself, I beat my car like a naughty puppy so I'm going to change my oil every ~3.5k miles ish. Sometimes sooner but never over 3.5k miles.
IMHO, even with the best synthetic there is always a chance something could go wrong and make the oil break down early (accessive rich condition for example) . I"m not going to take the chance on my car. Stick with the manufacters' reccomended spec's and you should have no worries.
I used Blackstone labs as well. The Mobile 1 0W-20 & the 5W-20 (I've had two tests done so far) were both perfectly fine when I changed them after 3k of use. Blackstone Labs said I could easily extend the changes to 5-7k without any issues, though I'm still changing at 3k or 6 months, which ever comes first.