And now for the best part.
If the car is has OBD-III, the check engine light is out and is driven
normally, the oil doesn't need
changing before at least 7,000 miles, 10,000 if using a group IV base
oil (Amsoil, Mobil1 & a few others).
I get my oil tested by Blackstone, it's a hobby for me, on the following,
Honda ATV, '89 T-Bird (sold 2 years ago), '99 Ranger, 2000 Subaru & 2001
Honda Odyssey.
I've tried to run the Odyssey past 10,000 and just get so nervous after
9,000, that I just change it.
The test always comes back very positive and they have suggested the oil
still had life in it.
Most OBD-II cars can usually go just as far, but not 100%.
Keith, let me know when you're going to change the oil again, I'll pay
$20.00 to watch.
Bryan
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