OCI`s/filter changes.

[aquariuscsm]

Here`s a ? for all BITOG experts. I change my oil religiously every 3000/3 months whichever comes first. Say for instance if I don`t hit the 3000 miles and I change my oil at that third month,would there be any drawbacks to leaving the same oil filter until the next 3/3000 and then install a new one? Only filters I ever use are Mobil 1 and Nissan OEM.

 

[Steve S]

if you are doing 3 month 3,000 mile oil changes don't use M1 filters and change the oil filter.

 

[FZ1]

I would go to 3,000 miles period. You could use the oem if it's cheaper. Can that Water Wetter speed corrosion? .02.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Ditto, what I would personally do is a 3k/6month OCI at the least. That's my idea of a severe interval that I follow for the cars that I service that I consider to be under a severe interval.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: FZ1
I would go to 3,000 miles period. You could use the oem if it's cheaper. Can that Water Wetter speed corrosion? .02.


Never heard of or ever had any problems with the Water Wetter. Fluid in my radiator still looks brand new. One day when I can get the ambition to do it,I plan on doing a radiator drain/refill. You kind`ve made me wonder about the Water Wetter though. I was going to use Purple Ice on my next go around......no reason for the change,just for the helluvit I guess.

 

[02zx9r]

after 3k take off the filter, dump it and reuse it for a few more oci's, the M1 can take it

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
Ditto, what I would personally do is a 3k/6month OCI at the least. That's my idea of a severe interval that I follow for the cars that I service that I consider to be under a severe interval.


On my OCI,I guess the constant short trips are what makes me want to keep the oil fresh and changed often. I live very close to work and sometimes my car`s temp gauge is just reaching the warm up point as I`m pulling into my parking space (plus my car`s engine runs amazingly cool). If I didn`t have to wear a suit/tie every day,I`d be hopping on my bike and pedaling to work.

I`ll probably stick with the Nissan filters. They`re only about $5-$6. Most Z32 owners swear by them,although I can`t tell the difference whether I use a Fram classic orange or a Mobil 1.

 

[ThirdeYe]

That's understandable

I know my commute during college is only a 10-mile round trip, sometimes going many hours between with plenty of time for the oil/engine/transmission to cool back down again, so when I was in school I changed my oil more often (4,500 miles with Amsoil during the winter) and I feel more brave when I don't take as many short trips.