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Old 07-11-2010, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Southern View Post
If your going to the trouble to change your own oil, please spent the extra time and get under your vehicle and have a good look around for leaks and other potential problems, especially with a 12 year old vehicle. Don't waste your money on one of those extractors. This is how I found that my spring perch was failing.

I also ignore the FSS and change my oil (Mobil 1 0W-40) every 6K miles which is when I switch my summer/winter tires.
It's good to mention that what we should be discussing is a Schedule A or B service not an oil change. An oil change is just one part and a thorough inspection including brakes is just as important.
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