I am a road warrior with my 2005 Matrix XR w/5spd manual and 1.8L 1ZZ motor.
It currently has 106,000 miles. Ever since after the first oil change, I have been using Mobil 1 extended life oil (5w-30) and using the M1 extended life filter. I have been changing the oil every 10,000 miles. 90% of my driving is extended highway miles ......47 miles each way. So I have felt reasonably safe going 10,000 miles with this oil filter combo. This is basicly about $40.00 to do this.
I received wonderful information in a previous post concerning my wife's camry......so, how can I possibly do this in a more budget minded manner for my Matrix? Keep in mind that I am going to drive this car until it literally falls apart so I want to get 250,000 miles or more (preferably 300,000 !
) So I do not mind spending a little more on oil/filters if it will help me accomplish this, but I don't want to needlessly spend money as well. By the way, I have always used factory air filters and still change them at the recommended 30k mile intervals.
Thanks!
It currently has 106,000 miles. Ever since after the first oil change, I have been using Mobil 1 extended life oil (5w-30) and using the M1 extended life filter. I have been changing the oil every 10,000 miles. 90% of my driving is extended highway miles ......47 miles each way. So I have felt reasonably safe going 10,000 miles with this oil filter combo. This is basicly about $40.00 to do this.
I received wonderful information in a previous post concerning my wife's camry......so, how can I possibly do this in a more budget minded manner for my Matrix? Keep in mind that I am going to drive this car until it literally falls apart so I want to get 250,000 miles or more (preferably 300,000 !
Thanks!