Which would you choose? On a rarely driven car, average 1000 miles a year, which is better?
Vehicle 2003 Corvette Z06. Car sits during the winter months. (7 quart sump)
OPTION 1: OCI 1000 miles/1 year
Annual Change w/Mobil 1 5w-30 and a standard filter ex. Wix or AC Delco Filter
Wix Filter $4
Mobil 1 about $35
TOTAL PRICE $39
or
OPTION 2: 2000 miles/2 years
Every other year change w/Schaeffers 9000 or Amsoil Sig Series 5w-30 and a premium filter ex. Fram XG, M1, Amsoil, etc.
Filter $9
Schaeffers or Amsoil 5w-30 about $70
TOTAL PRICE $79
Budget wise it is the same, except for the labor for option 2 is 1/2 since done every other year. I do all my own work as a hobby.
Engine is brought up to temperature before garaged. Garage is not temperature controlled, but I dehumidify to keep humidity below 50%.
Curious of your input!
Vehicle 2003 Corvette Z06. Car sits during the winter months. (7 quart sump)
OPTION 1: OCI 1000 miles/1 year
Annual Change w/Mobil 1 5w-30 and a standard filter ex. Wix or AC Delco Filter
Wix Filter $4
Mobil 1 about $35
TOTAL PRICE $39
or
OPTION 2: 2000 miles/2 years
Every other year change w/Schaeffers 9000 or Amsoil Sig Series 5w-30 and a premium filter ex. Fram XG, M1, Amsoil, etc.
Filter $9
Schaeffers or Amsoil 5w-30 about $70
TOTAL PRICE $79
Budget wise it is the same, except for the labor for option 2 is 1/2 since done every other year. I do all my own work as a hobby.
Engine is brought up to temperature before garaged. Garage is not temperature controlled, but I dehumidify to keep humidity below 50%.
Curious of your input!
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