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Originally Posted by n5xbs
The recommended service schedule for my '04 Frontier Crew Cab XE-V6 has the first oil change at 3,750 miles. This seems long to me, especially since I am of the "change it every 3,000 miles" mindset. That and I know that break-in produces extra particles that need to be suspended in the oil and picked up by the filter. Is there any reason why I should not go ahead and change my oil at 1,000 miles? FYI, (not to start a debate) I will be using conventional Castrol GTX 10W30 oil in my truck, every 3K as mentioned. Thanks...
n5xbs
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Do what you feel comfortable with. That is what I always told my customers.
I had them coming in any where from 3500 to 6000 miles for changes and lubes. And this was on older vehicles without the benefit of CATIA and Machining to todays environment.
I myself run anywhere from 3000 - 4500. I look at the oil and smell it. If it is still clear and just a bit tinted, I run for another 1000 miles and change. As for the smell, if I hint the Poly's that are in 95% of ALL oils, I change.( smells like those white petroleum air blown cups, they call styrofoam, when they melt. )
I have just hit 11050miles and have 3 oil changes on our Frontier. I also use ER. Energy Release - works excellently and the tappit noise has all but diminished!