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Oil Change Interval Chart
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For the guy that runs 20,000 mi every 4 months it seems a bit risky.
The towing line is out of place. Most trucks OLM account for towing (through motor rpms). I know my Silverado does.
No, it's 10K. tig1 said so. I think he's doing fine with it since the 70s, if you read between the lines. Still not sure.Easy, just do 5K OIC's.
Let's see what AutoMechanic has to say about this...
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Just watch.... Well, it's already started.
That highly depends on the load and truck. A 3,000 lb bass boat makes minimal difference in rpm and mpg on some trucks. On the other hand I've lost 60% on mpg when hooking to a 80' frontal area 10,000 lb trailer.
But again that's not the question. I'm trying to locate the source of the chart if anyone knows.
Hence-will make minimal difference for your OCI. I wouldn't look too hard for a non-sensical chart.
Sounds like a comparison of Toyota and Honda vs Kia and Hyundai.
Toyota hasn't jumped on the GDI wagon yet, Honda's 1.5 TGDI is a filthy motor.
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WUT? Toyota produces many GDI engines, though many were, and are, DI/PI engines (D-4S). The 8AR-FTS is one direct injected engine, introduced in 2015.
I like the 'timing' better as I never make the mileage.
Where did you find the text above, the "3000-4000 mi - Frequent trips..." ?
I've seen the same chart several times through the years. I wrote it down at some point. It was likely in a consumer article on oil change intervals but had no source listed.
I thought some of the older guys might know the source (If the author didn't just make it up).
I know to many variables exist for it to actually be useful but thought it might be interesting to find out where it originated.
I wouldn't give it a 2nd thought, to be honest. The numbers and conditions just seem absolutely arbitrary (or someone's "opinion").
540Rat Bob?Bob. It was Bob.
Maybe that maintenance schedule was scribbled on a toilet stall.
That'd make it 1 of the more beneficial things written in thereMaybe that maintenance schedule was scribbled on a toilet stall.
