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Is it time for me to change my oil? (brand/viscosity) #818753
10/01/10 12:26 AM
10/01/10 12:26 AM
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I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid R/T, 3.5 w/auto stick. I run Valvoline full synthetic 10w-30. It will usually use about 1/2 qt. between oil changes (5000 mi) but it seems to be using a little more than usual now. It has 106,000 on it. I was thinking about going with a high mileage oil or is that stuff just a gimmick? Maybe go back to conventional? What do you guys think?


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Re: Is it time for me to change my oil? (brand/viscosity) [Re: jmf340] #818754
10/01/10 09:14 AM
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A half quart per 5k is sure not excessive in my book. However, if you feel the need to try a HM oil, Maxlife is excellent. They have both a syn blend (group II/III) and a syn (group III) version.


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Re: Is it time for me to change my oil? (brand/viscosity) [Re: jmf340] #818755
10/01/10 12:51 PM
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106,000 miles on a 3.5L, it should still be in great shape. Normal maintance at that mileage is a new timing belt and water pump. I did mine at 120,000 miles and the belt still looked good, but I'd rather error on the safe side.
I would not worry about using a high mileage oil, but I don't think it would hurt either.

Re: Is it time for me to change my oil? (brand/viscosity) [Re: 451Mopar] #818756
10/02/10 03:28 PM
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Roller camshaft engines are not high mileage at 110k miles. I would stick with the synth oil and do the required maint. Use a good upper end treatment in your fuel every once in a while and keep driving.


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Re: Is it time for me to change my oil? (brand/viscosity) [Re: StandOnIt] #818757
10/03/10 12:52 AM
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Thanks for the replies. The water pump and timing belt were already replaced at about 98K. I'll just stick with what has been working.


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