khoifl

My car is about 82K. I changed oil 5-20 Mobil1 500 miles 2 months ago. Then, I used the car for a month and let it park at home in FL for a month while I was out of town. Now, I am coming back home and want to take the car cross country? (FL-CA 2800miles )

Should I replace the oil before I start the car again? Or just use that oil and replace it when I get to CA after about 3000 miles.

I already changed the spark plugs, replace new trans @ 78K (warranty), and replace the rear pads, my mechanic said front pads have about 50%, seafoam the car w/ last oil change.

I also plan to replace the timing belt, water pumps, and TB tensioner. Is there anything I need to do with car before I take it for the road trip?? Thank everyone for your input.

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

so u didnt drive or turn the car on in a month? check to dip stick to see the condition, drive around for a couple min when engine is at operating temp. and check the dipstick again.

khoifl

No, I did not drive nor turn the car on in a month.

russianDude

read your manual:
normal use: 7500miles/12month
severe use: 3750/6 month.

You got synthetic oil, I don't see your problem

ChucksCL-S

Some people go 10,000 to 15,000 miles between changes with Mobil 1. Don't worry.

Aznfury

thats too harsh for me, i change my oil with synthetic every 1500 miles.

russianDude

that's dumb

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

waste of money changing it every 1500. i do mine between 3k-5k and my car gets abused.

khoifl

But I am talking about leave the car for a month w/o turning it on. I normally change my oil between 5k-8.5k by the way.

russianDude

does not matter. You can drive it for 1 month and leave it off for 11.
Oil needs to be changed once a year regardless of millage.

TX-Miner

You should be fine on the oil until after you get to the west coast. After a month of not being started, my car's battery will have drained to the point of needing a jump start. If your battery is ~4+ years, it may be advisable to have it checked before the long drive. Check the tires as well (air pressure, sidewall cracks). General condition inspection but nothing specific to sitting for a month.

The T/B and W/P after 105,000 miles.

Miner

Aznfury

im not stupid nor dumb for changing my oil every 1500 if its free, cause i work at....honda....i just take care of my car.

TX-Miner

Admirable. I think it is a bit over zealous about the oil change intervals, but it doesn't hurt anything.

Miner

CJITTY

I go 9-10K miles on synthetic...93K miles later, car still running perfectly...1500 mile oil changes is just , not to mention a big waste of cash

Gfaze

Yes you are dumb. You are wasting natural resources needlessly. You aren't gaining anything by changing the oil that often and you might start pissing people off at your job. I know I'd be pissed if one of my employees was taking advantage of complimentary oil changes. Unless they aren't really free and you're just stealing them. So once again, you are stupid and/or dumb.

01tl4tl

Make sure to check all tire pressures and set 2 psi higher than normal for the trip
Check the spare and tire change tools
Seafoam the gas and dont sweat the oil. 15 minutes driving and its burned off the moisture buildup
Enjoy the trip- I would put 3000 on my TL and not do anything but check the fluids and lights all working

Aznfury

gfaze, you dont know how my dealership is run, so dont put your 2 cents, if you want to take a private tour, let my secretary know, and we can book you up on a tour. sorry for being stupid.

FirePR2002

^^regardless - you're still wasting resources with ZERO benefit.....i bet you let your water run and leave your lights on all the time at home too....btw your secretary thinks you're dumb also.

Willie3.5

I change my oil every 3.5k-5k, sometimes I go beyond 5k depends on the money situation. You should be fine traveling 2800 miles.

rob-2

Just drive it. People think too much about this stuff.