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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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Oil Change?

HI all
I have had my EVO for about 6 months. However, I only have about 2500 miles. I was wondering if I should get an oil change even though I dont have 3000 miles yet. I dont use my car as a daily driver hence the low miles. So for future reference should I just follow a timeframe guideline instead of a mileage guideline for services? Thanks again.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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i thought the rule was witch ever comes first 3000miles or 3months?
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Yeah thats what Im talking about. The timeframe guideline and mileage guideline. Cause I know at my rate Ill definitely reach the month deadline everytime before the mileage.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fatalbert69
HI all
I have had my EVO for about 6 months. However, I only have about 2500 miles. I was wondering if I should get an oil change even though I dont have 3000 miles yet. I dont use my car as a daily driver hence the low miles. So for future reference should I just follow a timeframe guideline instead of a mileage guideline for services? Thanks again.
yes , change the oil
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fatalbert69
Yeah thats what Im talking about. The timeframe guideline and mileage guideline. Cause I know at my rate Ill definitely reach the month deadline everytime before the mileage.
Yes this rule is correct. I change my oil evey 2500.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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thanks
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Change the oil/filter right away.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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I changed mine one month and 1,200 miles. I'm now at 2,000 miles and planning on doing it around 3,100 or three months. Then I'll get my free one at 5,000.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Do you all take your Evo to the dealership to let them change your oil, or do you prefer to do it yourself with a preferred filter?

I was wondering if oil changes are included when you bought your Evolution? I remember when I first went and looked at them on 2004, there was some kind of pit crew plan or pit stop plan. I forget what it entailed.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by stormhalter
Do you all take your Evo to the dealership to let them change your oil, or do you prefer to do it yourself with a preferred filter?
do it yourself , with a new oem filter
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