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fat-katie
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Jul 27, 2024, 9:30 AM
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uses oil; change oil or just filter
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I have a car that burns more than a qt of oil a month. It's a good car otherwise. But given the price of oil and the fact that I am continually "refreshing" it, would it be such a bad idea just to change the filter on a regular schedule? (I buy the premium filter for a few extra bucks.)
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Hammer Time
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Jul 27, 2024, 9:39 AM
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Yes, that would be a bad idea. You may be able to slightly extend the interval since you are diluting the oil with fresh oil but don't stop changing it.
You might try using a different oil on your next oil change. You've had a bunch of different cars so I don't know which one you are talking about here but you may be able to go with a little heavier oil next time. You can't do too muck of that with most late model cars but I suspect this one is a bit older.
Sometimes just a different brand changes things.
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 27, 2024, 9:40 AM)
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