3boysmad
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Do you change it at 3K,5K, etc? what type of oil do you use? Thanks!
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That's exactly my plan! In my experience with previous 5.3 L motors, that leaves about 15 to 20% on oil life guage. We'll see on this 6.2L if it changes.My first oil change will be at 1000 miles. After that, I plan to do it every 5000 miles like clock work unless someone motivates me to go every 3000. I have always liked Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum.
I hear ya my friend. I do think 3K is a bit extreme. With a high quality full synthetic, you should have zero issues going 5K miles at a minimum. You should have no sludge issues and I am thinking 5K mile intervals should be just right. The ONLY reason I would go to 3K is if someone could provide proof that it would benefit the lifters and prevent failures.I'm old school hot rod guy from the 60's. I will always do my oil service every 3,000 miles. The first will be next week at 1,000 miles. Oil isn't that expensive, so it's worth it to me to do a shorter interval. I've torn down too many engines with sludge in them. Everyone has a different opinion on this, so it's definitely a personal choice.
For decades, I did this at 2500 miles religiously especially with conventional oils.I'm old school hot rod guy from the 60's. I will always do my oil service every 3,000 miles. The first will be next week at 1,000 miles. Oil isn't that expensive, so it's worth it to me to do a shorter interval. I've torn down too many engines with sludge in them. Everyone has a different opinion on this, so it's definitely a personal choice.
Yes, 5K seems to be the preferred interval for most people. I like to service my vehicle too. Anymore, it's about all I do.For decades, I did this at 2500 miles religiously especially with conventional oils.
After some research and oil analysis on my synthetics, I decided 5000 miles was a good round number. Been doing it that way about a decade. Just traded my wife's Tahoe, which had 90k miles and oil always looked good and cut open several filters and never seen anything concerning.
Like you say, oil and filter are cheap and I love changing oil......beats the hell out of computer work.