stg313 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 As stated in the title, I run Mobile 1 full synthetic and Im wondering how many miles I should go between oil changes. My mechanic swears that every 3k miles is excessive. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzer Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Friend at work resets his DIC "Oil Life" once then on the next one he'll do a change. He's got a 2003 Silverado 2500 6.0 and 90% of the time is towing 2 Gravely industrial lawn mowers. Yes after his 10 hours of work is done where I work he mows until sundown. Anyway he hasn't had any problems except for the ever so popular intake manifold gasket leak and I doubt that was caused by his interval of oil changes. As for me. I don't do any towing so I'm going to try this or change it when I hit 1 year. I doubt I'd hit two "Oil Life" cycles in a year due to I only drive about 5K a year Edited April 25, 2010 by Tzer (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 As stated in the title, I run Mobile 1 full synthetic and Im wondering how many miles I should go between oil changes. My mechanic swears that every 3k miles is excessive. Thoughts? I run Mobil 1 5W-30 and change mine every 3k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonman316 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I run mobil 1 extended performance and change it every 12k miles. The bottle says 15k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg313 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 How do i reset my oil life meter? just hold down the arrow button just like you reset all the other settings? Obviously I havent tried this but I think its a good idea now. Also, for regular Mobile 1, yall think 6k is fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I go about 5-6k before changing mine, Mobil-1 synthetic. To reset the oil life, turn the key to turn on the acc. (dont turn on the truck) then tap your gas pedal 2-3 times and that will reset it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sik-rod-yo Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 To rest ur oil life just put ur key in the ignition put in the on position but don't start it n tap ur gas pedal three time n that should reset ur oil life meter if I'm not mistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchevything Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I go 6k with RP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streatsboy Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 At the rate mine is going, my "Oil life" will be at 7k miles before it hits 0.... I always change it in the 40-30% range.... around 4k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) How do i reset my oil life meter? just hold down the arrow button just like you reset all the other settings? Obviously I havent tried this but I think its a good idea now. Also, for regular Mobile 1, yall think 6k is fine? Yes, hold the arrow button until "OIL LIFE RESET" pops up, then it will show 100% on the Oil Life meter. If you DO NOT have steering wheel controls, you must turn the key to RUN, then fully depress and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds of turning the key. "OIL LIFE RESET" will pop up if you have done it correctly.... FWIW, I change the oil in my SSS every 3k or 6 months, whichever comes first, Mobil 1 5W-30 and a K&N filter. My Tahoe gets Shell synthetic and an AC Delco filter every 5k.... Edited April 25, 2010 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8hnpSS Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 every 1000-1500 with m1 depends how much i drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Every 1000-2000 miles, or 3 months maximum with M1 5w-30 fully synthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg313 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Every 1000-2000 miles, or 3 months maximum with M1 5w-30 fully synthetic. Do you have some setup that requires that crazy short interval? Like I said above, my mechanic (a former NHRA and IHRA top fuel dragster pit crew chief, should know his shit) says that even 3k between changes is crazy and I should allow at least 6k if not more with an oil of that quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I follow the recomendations and cut them in half to make sure the truck is running top notch. I think even 3 months is too long for an oil service imo, since I live in the NE and follow extremely strict service intervals for harsh conditions. Factors include conditions such as climate and how you drive. Ive heard some issues w/M1 and the synthetic oil so I make sure its always fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I follow the recomendations and cut them in half to make sure the truck is running top notch. I think even 3 months is too long for an oil service imo, since I live in the NE and follow extremely strict service intervals for harsh conditions. Factors include conditions such as climate and how you drive. Ive heard some issues w/M1 and the synthetic oil so I make sure its always fresh. Throwing your money away....but it's your money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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