OCI, not when but why?

KARNUT · August 15

I got you all beat. My wife’s Acura Intagra Type R. gets once a year oil changes at the dealer. Once a month I drive it about 20 miles.

customboss · August 15

17 hours ago, PunchT37 said:

I`m very old school. My OCI is the dipstick. Then comes my eyes, my nose, then my fingers. My brain kinda kicks in on my vehicles that sit most days in the year. I change it after 8 mos or so,no matter how little miles.

Mileage wise, I think 4600 is my record. I am also a "thicky". It has worked well for me all this time. I`m 61.

I run all my engines to the red line. Many times. I have never lost a bearing. BUT, I don`t rev any engine when cold.

I started mechanic work for a living in 1985. So, I`m set in my ways.

The key is you have experience and training and pay attention. Checking the oil more than once a year like many of our digitally locked younger members means you see problems BEFORE they crater your ride.

PunchT37 · August 15

12 minutes ago, customboss said:

The key is you have experience and training and pay attention. Checking the oil more than once a year like many of our digitally locked younger members means you see problems BEFORE they crater your ride.

Digitally locked. LOL

PunchT37 · August 15

One could say, lazy, cheap, and lack of prudence. Even though they are cheap, a little prudence can save them a lot of money. How ironic?

I`m cheap too. But prudent. That`s why I`m just now getting ready to order a 2025 Silverado LT. Then I can rest my 2000 Silverado. I won`t trade it though. It`s still in very good condition. LS, 5.3 LM7, 2wd, 3.73 with G80, Z85 suspension, etc.

Edited August 15 by PunchT37

Grumpy Bear · August 16

Think we're missing the point. People treat this subject like the machine can and will respond to manufacturing goals, recommendations, Government regulations, Tic-Tock trends, third party business plans, your likes, dislikes, dogmas, experiences, wishes, beliefs, financial situation, education, needs, social status or the group consciousness. It does not care. It is incapable of caring. It's a machine. It is governed by universal laws. Period. Can't even care if you like that or even agree with it. You can't impose your will on it. You can't intimidate it. Embarrass it. Bribe it. Convince it. Reason with it. You can't outsmart is, outthink it or redefine those laws to suit your wishes.

What can be done is to apply yourself to understanding the laws that it is subject to and do you best to align your program with that.

Or not.