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   someone@some.domain to SMS   
   Re: Oil Change Intervals   
   27 Sep 08 01:53:09   
   
   In article <_scDk.1530$as4.1388@nlpi069.nbdc.sbc.com>, SMS  wrote:   
   >Casey wrote:   
   >>   
   >> Hi everyone,   
   >>   
   >> I drive a 2007 Tacoma PreRunner 2WD 6cyl double cab and I'm wondering   
   >> about oil change intervals.   
   >>   
   >> The manual says a 5,000 mile interval is recommended. Is this for   
   >> synthetic oils or all oils? I use standard 5w30 oil. Should I keep with   
   >> my every 3000 mile change or is it safe to move to the 5000 changes?   
   >> Mostly city/highway driving, occasionally pulling small boats or bed   
   >> loads on dusty roads.   
   >>   
   >> What do you guys think? Anyone experimented?   
   >>   
   >> Casey   
   >   
   >3000 is too frequent. You'll actually shorten the life of the engine   
   >with too-frequent oil changes.   
   >   
      
   ha? cite some articles or something? not questioning your veracity, just sems   
   oxymor, ya know?   
      
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