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      10-27-2012, 10:11 AM   #5
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This is a heavily discussed topic, with opinions based primarily on emotion and assumption. Do a search on this, and any other vehicle forum (car, motorcycle, truck) and you will find hours of entertaining reading.

Emotionally, I also like the idea of a break-in oil change as the car does not have a special break-in oil fill and there "must" be something in the oil that is better removed. Thus I did an early oil change (which is incredible easy on these cars).

I also like changing every 7,500 miles or so, primarily as it simply seems to be an appropriate time to do so. The only rational basis I have for this are the many oil analysis reports I have seen where many parameters are falling off at this point. OTOH, I have no information any harm is occurring or being prevented.

Similarly, there is little to indicate leaving the oil in is a good idea other than it is cheaper to do so.

Bottom line: Change the oil at whatever interval makes you feel warm and squooshy inside.
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