I think I might get the oil change/tire rotation thing done next week since I'm overdue for the oil change anyway and then look into the 30K for the future. The manual says I should have gotten a 22.5K, but, hm, it may actually be a few months before I hit 30K, so maybe I should get the 22.5K next month? Thing is, all those things include an oil change, so it's silly to do it right after an oil change. Hm.
Gavin, ask yourself this question. What are you more afraid of, a giant murderous demon or me?
Lilah ,'Destiny'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Polter-Cow - Dec 23, 2011 11:32:43 am PST #12824 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Nora Deirdre - Dec 23, 2011 11:37:36 am PST #12825 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I do major maintenance as recommended by my dealer/owners manual, every 15K miles.
Inspired by this conversation, I think Tom and I will go see Sherlock Holmes on Christmas as well!
Pix - Dec 23, 2011 11:43:53 am PST #12826 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Yep. I change my oil every 5k and get recommended maintenance done every 15k, and I've had very minimal car issues over the years as a result.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 23, 2011 12:24:05 pm PST #12827 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
For those without an owner's manual handy, the recommended intervals for oil change (and the routine maintenance that goes with it) can be found by plugging in your car's year/make/model info at CalRecycle's Check Your Number page: [link]
I'd crack out the manual or consult a professional for the more serious stuff though.
Scrappy - Dec 23, 2011 12:52:03 pm PST #12828 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I have to post this [link] because it made me laugh SO HARD.
Juliebird - Dec 23, 2011 12:52:19 pm PST #12829 of 30001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
QQ: employee performance evaluation given at a restaurant, and in the same town as the place of employment. Unprofessional?
Anne W. - Dec 23, 2011 12:53:25 pm PST #12830 of 30001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Unprofessional?
Highly.
Connie Neil - Dec 23, 2011 1:05:13 pm PST #12831 of 30001
brillig
Too bad that oil change calculator doesn't have cars before 2000.
sumi - Dec 23, 2011 1:23:26 pm PST #12832 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
Polter-Cow - Dec 23, 2011 1:36:18 pm PST #12833 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Huh, it says I only need to change my oil every 7,500 miles! So I think the oil change/rotation now and wait till 30K for a full-scale maintenance seems good; maybe I'll do the 30K a little early but then continue on the 15Kish intervals, which seems to be working well for people.