Change Oil? It's Been 2,200 Miles Over 15 Months

[JawKnee]

I last changed the oil and oil filter on my 2005 Honda S2000 on 3/25/2009, about 2,200 miles ago.

Should I change it soon?

I am running Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30, and the car is garaged. I only drive it when it's "nice" out here in the Seattle area. When I do drive it, I drive it pretty hard (i.e., frequent jaunts to the 6-8k RPM range).

Thanks!

 

[Thomas34]

Originally Posted By: JawKnee
I last changed the oil and oil filter on my 2005 Honda S2000 on 3/25/2009, about 2,200 miles ago.

Should I change it soon?

I am running Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30, and the car is garaged. I only drive it when it's "nice" out here in the Seattle area. When I do drive it, I drive it pretty hard (i.e., frequent jaunts to the 6-8k RPM range).

Thanks!


what does it say in your owner's manual? my honda says 7500 miles or 1 year.

 

[HTSS_TR]

If most of your trips were more than 10-15 miles and with quality of Amsoil you could go to 2 years, assume that you did not rev above 5-6k after the engine had time to warm up.

I use dino in my S2000 and most my trips are less than 5-6 miles therefore I do 6 mo OCI.

 

[Andyge]

I would go 1 year OCI.

I have a 1993 Ford Ranger that I go with 1 Year OCI.

I put on 3,000-4,000 miles a year on it.



Andy

 

[tonycarguy]

First, congratulations on your 2nd post in 7 years. Quite a milestone if I must say so.

Second, I would change at the 1 yr mark and stick to a dino. A 2k OCI on synthetic is a waste.

 

[Patman]

Since you probably end up fully heating up the engine every time you drive it, I say it would be completely safe to wait until the 2 year mark to change the oil.

 

[chad8]

Originally Posted By: Patman
Since you probably end up fully heating up the engine every time you drive it, I say it would be completely safe to wait until the 2 year mark to change the oil.


+1

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: chad8
Originally Posted By: Patman
Since you probably end up fully heating up the engine every time you drive it, I say it would be completely safe to wait until the 2 year mark to change the oil.


+1



+2 SSO is probably Amsoil's best oil, as long as the engine reaches operating temps long enough to burn off any excess fuel and moisture I see no problem going 2 years with it. Keep in mind Amsoil does suggest 1 year drain intervals, if you don't meet the miles they spell out for normal or severe service. A UOA could eliminate any second guessing.

 

[Pablo]

I agree, one $25 UOA would be useful and interesting. As long as your engine is breathing OK, and it sounds like you get it up to temp, the oil should be fine.

 

[Jim Allen]

JawKnee: If you search this forum, you will find a number of similar discussions that are highly detailed. This question is becoming so common now that many of us are weary of responding.

That said, +3: If you car is stored in a reasonably good facility, rdriven regularly (not necessarily frequently, but periodically) and, when driven, is driven for a sufficient time to "bake out" moisture and fuel dilution, then time has little meaning for the oil, regardless of brand or type (though synthetics resist oxidation better).

 

[addyguy]

Agree with leaving it for 2 years. SSO is good stuff.

 

[Schmoe]

You'll be fine. Leave it and save your money.

 

[Nickdfresh]

I'd leave it in for another six months. But I'd go out and get Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 with the $20 rebate and used that in the future as a cheaper option...

 

[JawKnee]

Thank you everyone for the feedback! It is greatly appreciated.

Jim, I did search prior to posting as I was afraid that this is a rather common question, but I will admit, I didn't search that hard.

Again, thanks everyone!