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Oil Changes, low mileage vehicle Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive World>> General Discussions Freddie21 Novice Sep 9, 2023, 9:10 AM Post #1 of 4 (1726 views) Oil Changes, low mileage vehicle Sign In Hi All, I have a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L 2WD that I put an average of 2-3000 miles a year. It's been a year year since I did an oil & filer change. I installed a Motorcraft 10,000 mile filer and 10,000 mile full synthetic oil. It has not used any oil and does not need to be topped off. Most trips are 5-40 miles long rural area. My question is, using these high quality products and putting such low miles on, do I really need to do another change? It is driven once a week, or little more. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 9, 2023, 9:33 AM Post #2 of 4 (1723 views) Re: Oil Changes, low mileage vehicle Sign In I wouldn't let it go longer than a year. I'm basically in the same boat as you with low mileage and synthetic oil. Every time the engine is started cold it deposits moisture into the oil. Long trip will help burn it off but over time the oil get contaminated with moisture and various metals so if you plan on keeping the car for a while keep changing the oil yearly at minimum. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Freddie21 Novice Sep 9, 2023, 2:04 PM Post #3 of 4 (1693 views) Re: Oil Changes, low mileage vehicle Sign In Thanks Hammer Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 9, 2023, 2:09 PM Post #4 of 4 (1691 views) Re: Oil Changes, low mileage vehicle Sign In You're welcome ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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