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      01-14-2008, 12:41 PM   #1
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How often should I do an oil change?

The dealer told me that it was every 15k miles, just want to confirm on this figure.

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The dealer told me that it was every 15k miles, just want to confirm on this figure.

Thanks!!!!
If you pay for it....the dealer wants you to do it every 3k miles.

But if they do it for free....then it's every 20k miles....not 15k miles.

You were misinformed.........

I personally do it every 5k miles........$45 DIY.
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what oil are you using between these assholes dealer oil change?
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