Changing oil Options

[RickJamesBish]

I know it's an elementary question, but I just need some opinions. I've put around 4000 miles on her and I'd like to keep everything as spry as possible, so therefore I'm going to have the oil changed regularly. How many of you do it on your own, and how easy is it to do? I'm guessing I won't need more than a catch pan and a couple tools.

Also, I know it's not "totally" necessary to do this a lot, but it's not abnormal to change it every 3000 miles, even if the oil light hasn't come on yet?

[chu808]

for oil filters, the oem is the best, but can be pricey, so you can use mobile 1. it is best to change your oil every 3000 cause if you notice after that when you start getting to 4000 or 5000 you the level will start going down. This is because the oil is being burnt off. What you can do is check it every time you wash your car. I'm sure you wash your car often. Just change it when it gets dirty or when the oil level is going down.

I use 10W30 mobile or castro synthetic, changing it every 3000 or around there. Oh yeah and another thing to consider, it's not a good idea to go to synthetic and then back to regular oil. Once you go synthetic stay synthetic. I wipe my car and truck down every friday when I get home from work, and it only takes 5 minutes to pop your hood and check to see if all your fuilds are good. Like bccentaur3 said if you keep up your regular maint. then your engine will last.

keep in mind changing oil also varies by the way you drive and if you drive in traffic, or use high revs