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      03-12-2020, 05:33 PM   #17
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Just got back from my local indy who did an oil change. Used 5w30 always and interestingly advises oil changes at 3-4k. Works on BMW and Porsche almost exclusively.

I was in there at 4k and he says oil looked good but thinks that should be the ceiling on intervals. I drive it 100 miles a week and it has never been tracked. He believes engine issues have a lot to do with late oil changes - just something to keep in mind!

Sure, but, bearing clearance, type of oil, and warm up behavior is just as important.
Warm up behavior, dont move until completion of idle and keep it under 3500rpm until warm right?

What is bearing clearance?
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