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Dec 9, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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0w30 question

do i have to change my oil when my light comes on if i am running 0w30 or should i go another 2k miles or so?

Dec 9, 2008 | 03:48 PM

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just change the filter.

Dec 9, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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Which oil, which filter?

Dec 9, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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I think the oil light goes off miles/hours, but, it is no real reflection on the actual condition of the oil.

Dec 9, 2008 | 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed

I think the oil light goes off miles/hours, but, it is no real reflection on the actual condition of the oil.

It's much more sophisticated than that. It factors in operating temperatures reached, amount of time spent running per start, and other factors that influence oil life. Do some research on it. It is an amazing program.

To the OP - it depends on what kind of 0-30 you're running, and how many miles it's been when the oil light comes on. The best way to know is to have your oil analyzed. I learned from that that running Castrol GC 0-30 is good for at least 6000 miles in warm weather conditions.