From: Paul@Houston.Texas   
      
   AK wrote:   
   > I use full synthetic oil (non-name brand) and a Fram filter for synthetic   
   oil.   
   >   
   > My car has 109K miles.   
   >   
   > At 7K miles, the oil looked pretty dirty, so I had it changed.   
   >   
   > How long can I expect that oil to last?   
   >   
   > They claim 10K miles.   
   >   
   > One person said he changes the filter midway.   
   >   
   > Thanks,   
   >                  Andy   
      
   2006 Kia Spectra, 98k miles.  Wal-Mart full syn.   
   I change my oil about every 8k miles and filters every 4k in January.   
   I drive at most 4k per year and it does not get cold long enough here to   
   worry about condensation.  All of my cars have gone 225k miles without   
   any major problems.   
      
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