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Old 10-16-2013 | 03:50 PM
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I cant really complain when im getting 34-35 mpg. I got 384miles to my tank before my low fuel light came on.

Quick question, ive got 6,000miles on my oil and last i looked 10/12/13 my oil was at 33%, should i change it now or wait til my change oil light comes on? We have that right? Lol i havent figured out what all notification lights we have.

Ive noticed a majority of yall use mobil 1 oil, so i take it thats what runs good in our cars? This is the first time ive owned a really nice car that i actually want to take care of. So sorry for the dumb questions. And being on my phone makes it hard to search the forums. So bare with me if im asking questions already answered.
 
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Old 10-16-2013 | 07:40 PM
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No problems there, Mandee.

Personally, I prefer to change my oil before I drop below the 40% reading. A bit wasteful, I do admit, but I'm planning on keeping my ride for many more years, and if I'm going to err, it's going to be on the side of caution ...
 
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Old 10-16-2013 | 08:29 PM
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My car is too old to have that information. I plan on changing it every 5,000 miles and I'm running 20w-50 in it. Thicker oil should help it reduce consumption between changes.
 
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Old 10-16-2013 | 10:12 PM
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My car doesnt tell me the % i have to call onstar and get them to run a report. Lol its frustrating. Well i plan on changing my air filter and oil this weekend. So mobil 1 oil? Oil filter preference?
 
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Old 10-16-2013 | 11:21 PM
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I prefer the Purolator Gold series or a Wix, Mandee. If you can find a video somewhere that shows them all cut open, you'll see why I don't use Fram. Cardboard inside. No, thank you anyway.
 
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Old 10-17-2013 | 06:53 AM
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We dont use fram either...i know we usually use purolater. Was just curious if there were any other faves.
 
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Old 10-17-2013 | 08:43 AM
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Nope - we don't do Fram
 
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Old 10-17-2013 | 06:11 PM
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This weekend is car maitenance weekend for me. Lol
 
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Old 10-17-2013 | 07:38 PM
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Don't forget to check the air filter. If it looks dirty then change it. I use Pensoil High Mileage and Wix filters every 3000 miles.
 
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Old 10-17-2013 | 09:45 PM
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Air filters are often overlooked -- good catch there ..........
 



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