[Healeys] Oil Change Frequency

[Al Fuller]

My Toyota dealer changes my oil.  I went in last week, and the new sticker
has a 3000 mile interval (as usual).  The owner's manual says 7,500 miles.
I ignore the sticker and do it at 7,500 (the second trip odometer is great
for this...).

I hate to think like a lawyer, but there IS an argument that having/allowing
manufacturer representatives telling people they need oil changes at less
than half of the manufacturer's interval feels fraudulent.

Al Fuller
al at bighealey.org
'62 BT-7
'65 BJ-8
'85 Rx-7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Sims
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:44 PM
To: 'Oudesluys'; 'Dan Stromquist'
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Change Frequency

I have often wondered about that. Years ago, it was recommended to change
every 1,000 miles. Now new car manufacturers recommend every 7,500. But, the
quick change guys such as Jiffy Lube still put stickers on your car saying
to change every 3,000 miles. Since the car manufacturer holds my 10 year
100,000 mile power train warranty, I am following his directions. Now, with
an older engine, who really knows?

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
http://www.healey6.com