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"Phisherman" <noone@nobody.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 19 Dec 2006 10:27:04 -0600, "Noon-Air" <Noon-Air@comcast.net>
> wrote:
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>>"B A R R Y" <beech23pilot@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:13Uhh.4617$yC5.3940@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...[color=darkred]
>>> RedForeman wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Filter Relocation Kit?? I've been thinking about doing one that brings
>>>> it up to the firewall on the passenger side, but the oil lines are long
>>>> and 'up higher', never was sure if that was a good idea or not...
>>>
>>> Altering the oiling system may void the warranty.[/color]
>>
>>Seems like an awful lot of trouble and expense to do the service
>>yourself...
>>then what are you going to do with the old oil?? I take mine to the shop
>>and
>>have it serviced every 3,000 miles....its only $32 to get it done, and
>>takes
>>them less than 30 minutes...and they check and top off everything. I don't
>>know about you, but for me to do everything they do, it would take me well
>>over an hour, and cost $15 - $18 for the oil, filter, etc.... then I have
>>to
>>dispose of the used oil.
>>Its not worth my time for me to even screw with it.... whats your time
>>worth??
>>
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>
> I change my oil myself because I enjoy working on my truck and don't
> ever consider it a waste of time. I have been using Perulator Pure
> One filters and Casterol. When you take to have it serviced it is
> harder to make choices.[/color]

No... the only choice is what mechanic will give you the very best quality
workmanship. Chances are, they are already using the very best filters and
oils.
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> I've always changed oil every 3000 miles,
> and usually keep my vehicles to the 150,000 mark.[/color]

My vehicles are usually getting their first clutch job at around 180,000
miles, and I start looking for a new vehicle around 280,000 - 300,000 miles.