New Vehicle Oil Change?

In article <Cna0k.1819$Yw1.782@trndny02>,
"Joe" <really-faked-but-works@yunx.com> wrote:

> > Not unlike the idiocracy of asking random strangers to read you the
> > contents of the owner's manual of the car you just bought, and then
> > refusing to believe what the manufacturer wrote in the owner's manual.
>
> You are confusing me asking for people's thoughts and opinions with someone
> who would ignore the advice of the manufacturer in favor of a stranger's
> ideas...

Well, that's what the Usenet has turned into. People start exactly such
discussions here every day. "I'd rather take a random stranger's advice
than even bother to know where my owner's manual is, let alone open it
and read it."

Hang around long enough--you'll see.

On Sat, 31 May 2008 02:59:20 +0000, Joe wrote:


>> What, you don't like being outed as one of those he-men types who throw
>> the manual in the trash and then come here expecting others to give it
>> to you for free, on demand?
>
> He-men... As in Skeletor's emery?
>
> The manual is golden on many things and marketing hype on many things.
> The trick is to know the difference. I don't know 100% whether the
> thoughts on a quick oil change are legitimate so I figured I'd ask for
> advice. Your post, however, showed you simply came along looking for a
> way to out your innermost desires to clear your mind of some nonsense.
>
> Joe in Northern, NJ - V#8013-R

I'm going to go against better judgement and trash my assumption you're
jim beam looking to pick a fight.

If you want the low-down on oil changes, read the thread
Plan on driving a new car on a 3000mile highway trip. Bad idea?

I suggested changing the oil after 1500 miles, like I have always done.
Follow that thread and get an 'education'.

However, I would strongly advise against 12,000 mile oil changes no
matter how many oil analyses you have done...

On Sat, 31 May 2008 03:21:18 +0000, Joe wrote:


> I was hoping maybe someone could cite a report or long-term experience
> (like a 2008 with 20,000+ miles on it<G>)

How about an '85 with 260,000 miles on it?

1500 miles for first change, 3,000 for 2nd change and 3,000 thereafter.
I get high miles on all my cars and follow this schedule.

"Joe" <really-faked-but-works@yunx.com> wrote in message
news:lVi0k.76$Yx.13@trndny08...
> My thoughts were 750 on first, 3000 thereafter... But again, wondered if
> there was logic in a 50, 100 or maybe 150-300 mile first change...

No logic in 50, 100, 150, or 300, especially if you have a Toyota or
equivalent oil filter.