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    Hey All,

    I have a 04 GTP CompG. Question to you is: Do you guys use the oil life monitoring system on your cars or do you still recommend replacing it every 3,000 miles? I've only put 3900 miles since May, when I bought it. Just wondering what your thoughts were on it. I do live in an area where there are many hills.

    Just wanted some input.
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    I believe synthetic shield an older member here did some research on it and found them to be pretty accurate. I know on our g6 it read 0% just a month before it was do for its yearly change of amsoil.
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    nice. Oh hey 01GTP, I pm'ed you about the Amsoil. I'd like to switch to either that or Mobil 1, but I first must see if I have an oil leak...grr. The intake was already replaced before I bought the car because of coolant leaking. I see oil seepage on the right side above the transmission... I'm not pleased. On a positive note, my oil level is full. =)
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    dont be lazy. just open up the hood and check the dipstick. I have never ever gone of how many miles are on the oil. I dont do that because it is not how many miles your drive, it depends on the type of driving that you do. I have seen highway vehicles go an easy 4000 miles and when you check the dipstick for the color of the oil that it is still almost factory clean.
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    like me i drive 90% city, my top speeds are around 45-50 and stop and go. Both my jobs are only 3-4 miles from home. My car will never even reach 180* with these trips and my oil shows wear.

    I can go only about 2200 miles and the oil is very bad shape.

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    Nice! I checked mine today, in fears of this oil seepage I hope I don't have. Perhaps its just my imagination and old stuff from when the valve covers leaked...but I'll find out Friday.
    My oil level was fine and the color still looked new.
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    oil analysis is the only accurate way to be 100% sure if your oil is okay or in need of changing.
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