I have more cars than I need so I alternate cars each day. The cars only get 2000-2500 miles every 4-5 months. Is it safe to use some cheap dino like Supertech for 4-5 months 2000-2500 miles OCI? Each time the cars go out its each way a 20 mile commute for 30-40 minutes (mostly driving thru the country but a little stop and go as I get closer to civilization).
Months Between Oil Changes
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6 months on Motorcraft, GTX or Havoline.
My dad only drives about 3500 miles per year. I just change it once a year with dino.
I went 8 months in my truck last OCI. No worries since most trips are 15-30 miles when it is started.
If the cars are in warranty, follow the minimum time requirements if they have one. Otherwise i would think every 6-9 months would be fine. Oil wont "spoil" but unused engines do develope moisture and fuel contamination that may not be burned off when you drive completely. Since your in Georgia, the warmer temps will be more forgiving than would the cold brutal north.
I'd go min 6 months, but I bet you can go 1 year. You basically have no short trips and that is what would take a heavy toll on the oil when it sits a long time.
I ran Maxlife 12 or 13 months in my motorhome. It saw two 2000 mile trips, one in spring and one in fall, and a few shorter trips (40 to 200 mile range).
I ran Maxlife 12 or 13 months in my motorhome. It saw two 2000 mile trips, one in spring and one in fall, and a few shorter trips (40 to 200 mile range).
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