Interceptor
01-26-2005, 08:49 AM
What should be done during regular inspection/oil change and at what intervals? As I can see, many of you make oil changes sooner than recommended - why is that?
It would be great if someone could make a "what should be done" list of recommendations since my inspection is next month.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I noticed that my check control says "ENGINE OIL LOW" after running the car hard for a while, but it disappears after a car is not driven for an hour or so? Is this normal? I also noticed that my car likes to use-up a liter of oil every 1000 miles when driven hard. When driven more gently it seems it's not using up any oil at all?! I use Shell Helix Plus 10w40 but consider switching to Mobil 1 0w40 - i hope it won't eat up oil like fuel! :)
It would be great if someone could make a "what should be done" list of recommendations since my inspection is next month.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I noticed that my check control says "ENGINE OIL LOW" after running the car hard for a while, but it disappears after a car is not driven for an hour or so? Is this normal? I also noticed that my car likes to use-up a liter of oil every 1000 miles when driven hard. When driven more gently it seems it's not using up any oil at all?! I use Shell Helix Plus 10w40 but consider switching to Mobil 1 0w40 - i hope it won't eat up oil like fuel! :)