Longer Oil Filter - What's the advantage?
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Longer Oil Filter - What's the advantage?
I know, this is probably a noobie question, but I've seen a couple posts regarding longer filters and I don't know what the benefit would be...
better filtration? maybe longer life? help me out here...
better filtration? maybe longer life? help me out here...
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I can see maybe longer life, but not by much. You should change your oil every 3000-4000 miles anyway.
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Originally posted by CivicSiRacer
I can see maybe longer life, but not by much. You should change your oil every 3000-4000 miles anyway.
I can see maybe longer life, but not by much. You should change your oil every 3000-4000 miles anyway.
Of course, like anything, it says to adjust these intervals according to your driving habits... (or should I say abuse) :naughty:
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Originally posted by Jackseric
You know I just got my '02 on Sunday and I nearly pooped in my shorts when the salesman told me Honda recommends you change the oil in 10.5K intervals! I didn't believe him until I looked in the manual and saw for myself.
Of course, like anything, it says to adjust these intervals according to your driving habits... (or should I say abuse) :naughty:
You know I just got my '02 on Sunday and I nearly pooped in my shorts when the salesman told me Honda recommends you change the oil in 10.5K intervals! I didn't believe him until I looked in the manual and saw for myself.
Of course, like anything, it says to adjust these intervals according to your driving habits... (or should I say abuse) :naughty:
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Originally posted by str8edgexx
are you serious??!??! thats crazy. I can't sleep at night if I know my car has gone one mile over 3000 since my last oil change.
are you serious??!??! thats crazy. I can't sleep at night if I know my car has gone one mile over 3000 since my last oil change.
like I said, though... I know some people beat the piss out of thier cars, so I'm sure they shouldn't go the full recommended mileage...
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alot of good oils can withstand breakdown, letting them last longer... but oil filters are the issue since they get so dirty quickly, having longer oil filter may help increasing the time between oil changes
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