Let's talk about oil

[Jakegday]

3k is a myth and a waste, even more so with synthetic.

no, its not a myth, it was a fact..... back in the 1970's!! oil has improved GREATLY since then, and, believe it or not, so have engines!

in regards to the dark oil, it gets dark because its doing its job, which is keeping your engine clean. if you change your oil based on its color your an idiot.

you wont catch me changing (wasting) my oil an inch before 5000 miles. and AT LEAST 7500 with synthetic. i have done several UOAs (used oil analysis, where you send your used oil to a lab to be examined) to prove this is more then safe on my car.

if you REALLY wanna learn ALOT about motor oils, spend some time in the forums at bobistheoilguy.com

[brandonl2000]

in regards to the dark oil, it gets dark because its doing its job, which is keeping your engine clean. if you change your oil based on its color your an idiot.

well great i'm an idiot then.

and i'll just stick to my 3k mile oil change