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Ralph Mowery

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My mechanic likes to use Castrol extended and change oil every 5000 miles. I have alway s used Pennzoil 10/30 and changed oil every 3000 miles. which one is right? Or both of us right? Whaddaya think guys?

Follow the makers recommendations. I had a 1990 Camery and I think the
change was at 7500 miles. With the way I drive (mostly to work 15miles
each way) I put close to enough miles on the car I changed it twice a
year. Once at the anual state inspection and once 6 months later. Put
190,000 miles on it before getting a new car. Had no engine problems.

If you live in an area with dirt roads, drive only a mile or two each
time, or put the car to hard use , then the 3000 might be ok, but for
normal use I would go to atleast 5000 and maybe more if the manual says
so.

I don't put many miles on the cars now,so it is once a year when I get
it inspected that I have the oil and filter changed. I only had 3500 on
one car last year but had it serviced and oil changed.