From: xenolith@optusnet.com.au   
      
   On 28/7/21 11:34 am, Paul in Houston TX wrote:   
   > 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.   
      
   Given your vehicle use, I would make one change to your schedule - I'd   
   change the oil at the same time as the filter, at least *once* per year   
   - at a minimum. I do mine twice a year, and the filter at the same time,   
   regardless. You do such a *low* mileage with, I presume, lots of short   
   trips, a more frequent oil change definitely won't hurt.   
      
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