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How could your engine not be listed? There was only one engine available for all trim levels, and it was the 1.8 liter inline 4.
EDM Corollas are different from USDM ones, we got similar models to the JDM Corollas (Same everything, including some engines, but they had a wider selection). In fact, my Corolla is built in Japan, noticeable by the fact that the rear view mirror isn't attached to the windshield, like it is on the European built ones. I also have slightly different ball joints and a few other things.
This is veering steadily off course though
Point is this: If Nissan specifically says his car can do 5.000 miles between changes, then there's no need to change the oil every 3.000 miles. By all means, if he wants to, go right ahead, but it's unnecessary.
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I'm dumbfounded as to how people will still argue until they're blue in the face about something that no longer applies to "modern" vehicles(3K oil change).
I guess these geniuses don't own a car with an oil-life monitor. They don't know how to read the manufacturers warranties which state that if you follow the change interval suggested by the monitor, then your warranty will be valid. They don't realize that most all of the manufacturers warranty their powertrains for significantly beyond the length of the "standard" warranty itself.
It should be patently obvious to even the biggest moron that the manufacturer will err on the side of caution when it comes to maintenance intervals. I'm 100% positive that my monitor has never tripped before 6K miles. My monitor typically indicates at 6.5-8K on "conventional"(no synthetic) oil. 3K changes are a waste for 99% of the people out there.
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I'm dumbfounded as to how people will still argue until they're blue in the face about something that no longer applies to "modern" vehicles(3K oil change).
I guess these geniuses don't own a car with an oil-life monitor. They don't know how to read the manufacturers warranties which state that if you follow the change interval suggested by the monitor, then your warranty will be valid. They don't realize that most all of the manufacturers warranty their powertrains for significantly beyond the length of the "standard" warranty itself.
It should be patently obvious to even the biggest moron that the manufacturer will err on the side of caution when it comes to maintenance intervals. I'm 100% positive that my monitor has never tripped before 6K miles. My monitor typically indicates at 6.5-8K on "conventional"(no synthetic) oil. 3K changes are a waste for 99% of the people out there.
It should also be obvious to the biggest moron that the manufacturer has a vested interest in selling you a new car at the earliest interval. Oil change intervals can be affected greatly by a number of factors. That is part of the algorithms they use in oil change monitors. They calculate intervals based on engine rpms, temperature, and time. Some of the factors they cannot compute are dirt roads, filter changes or lack of, and severe service. If someone uses a vehicle strictly for short trips, then 3000 miles is a reasonable interval for oil changes due to the condensation that occurs inside the engine. This is also the case If someone lives in a rural area and drives a lot of dirt roads or allows their teenager to drive their vehicle. Most any engine today will last 100k or so with no problems with extended oil changes, but if you are a tightwad like me you like to milk at least 200k+ out of them and that usually requires more frequent changes.
It should also be obvious to the biggest moron that the manufacturer has a vested interest in selling you a new car at the earliest interval.
Yes, the average moron will run right back and buy a new car from the same manufacturer that sold them a car that only lasted 100K. Your argument is illogical.
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Originally Posted by jimhcom
if you are a tightwad like me you like to milk at least 200k+ out of them and that usually requires more frequent changes.
I've had one that went to 200K myself. I believe i went with 5K changes after the warranty expired. The motor was still running well when i got rid of it. My previous car was at 180K when it was damaged beyond repair in a collision. That one was also done on the same interval as my 200K vehicle.
Just for ****s and giggles, I walked out to my car and had a looksie through the oil filling hole and a feel and look at the oil itself on the dipstick, my car is now desperate for an oil change (done about 10500 miles on this oil). The oil has a medium/medium dark brown tint, isn't as smooth as new oil (who would've expected that?) but is still pretty smooth to the touch. The one cam I could see through the oil filling hole was completely clean, very shiny and nice, all the other parts looked clean as well, there was no build up of any sludge or anything like that.
Oil is darker and cars journeyed further than I prefer it to between changes, but it's in no way horrible.
one question, what could possibly go wrong when oil isn't changed according to the 3000 mile rule? how will it affect the engine?
well. If you stretch it to 5000 miles or so, probably nothing. Maybe a tiny bit of sludge buildup over time.. If you go to 7500 or more you will def get sludge buildup over time... much like eating fatty foods. Plaque buildup over time in the arteries can cause bad results over time. Its the same in your engine. The oil pump pickup may get partially clogged with sludge effecting oil pressure which can cause quicker upper cylinder wear and lifter clogging.. Your crank and cam bearings will wear faster to. Basically, you will shorten your engines life. Plain and simple. A $15 oil change at 3-5k miles is quick, cheap insurance to prolong a large engine repair bill. Pay a little now or a lot later..
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