As I remain astonished that I have yet to add oil to my engine after switching to 5w30 MaxLife Blend (previous consumption was 1qt/1200ish miles) a couple thousand miles ago (exact numbers are in the car).
Now to decide a starting point for the oil change interval. Borrowing from the sticky about oil types:
1. 2004 Dodge Neon SXT 2.0 4cyl
2. 5w30 SL and 3000 mile severe service, 6000 mile regular service per the manual.
3. Live in Maryland
4. Normally I drive to conserve fuel, but there are some times where it will get wound up to redline.
5. Daily drive is 89% interstate, 7% rural highway, 4% "city" streets, total commute is 55miles each way
6. Minor leak starting under the car, just a little wet, no other problems with the car besides the infamous noisy Chrysler 2.0 SOHC and regularly moving oil out the PCV valve on hard right turns.
I figure 5000 is easy peasy, but that may be the best starting point.
7500 seem like a good starting point?
Now to decide a starting point for the oil change interval. Borrowing from the sticky about oil types:
1. 2004 Dodge Neon SXT 2.0 4cyl
2. 5w30 SL and 3000 mile severe service, 6000 mile regular service per the manual.
3. Live in Maryland
4. Normally I drive to conserve fuel, but there are some times where it will get wound up to redline.
5. Daily drive is 89% interstate, 7% rural highway, 4% "city" streets, total commute is 55miles each way
6. Minor leak starting under the car, just a little wet, no other problems with the car besides the infamous noisy Chrysler 2.0 SOHC and regularly moving oil out the PCV valve on hard right turns.
I figure 5000 is easy peasy, but that may be the best starting point.
7500 seem like a good starting point?