how often to change oil

[plum]

as title says guys, how often do you change your for your prelude, and what have you found is the best kind of motor oil to use as well as all that other stuff like the brand and type etc, appreciate your input.

and what kinda prelude: model and year please. Thanks

[rubix777]

95 se, 3k 10w-30

[Prelewd]

92 SI, < 3k miles, 10-40

[BullShifter]

3,000 miles or less -- Mobil 1 or Royal Purple -- 0w-30

[Veetec]

Originally Posted by jackasssi

3,000 miles or less -- Mobil 1 or Royal Purple -- 0w-30

When I think it needs to be done! Castrol RS 10w-60

[PreludePrincess]

I got an oil change done at Jiffy Lube and my total came to like $67 they used some high miles oil, and said it cost more, but $67 for an oil change sounds a bit crazy , how much do ya'll usually pay for an oil change?

[BullShifter]

Originally Posted by PreludePrincess

I got an oil change done at Jiffy Lube and my total came to like $67 they used some high miles oil, and said it cost more, but $67 for an oil change sounds a bit crazy , how much do ya'll usually pay for an oil change?

Thats sounds like a lot, did they do anything besides oil change? Possible air filter? When I worked for J-lube back in the day we charged $27.99 for normal service - $12.00 additional for high mileage - $25 additional for synthetic. Since your engine may take more than 5qts the prices should be slightly higher, but not $67 high

I do oil changes myself with synthectic
Mobil 1 $20 per case @ cost
Honda oil filter - $4 or something @ cost - we usually buy 100 @ a time for the shop since almost every honda takes the same filter, along with many other makes. We dont use the Honda filters on anything other than honda, but for emergencys anything works.

At my shop we charge $18.95 for normal oil - special oil would be slightly higher.

[plum]

yea i was thinking the same thing....thats mad steep....but i guess if she got the synthetic plus maybe filter it comes up a bit shy of 67....but maybe her car needed more oil...i have no clue...shrugs.....im mad newb....just throwing some ideas or reasons out.

[Prelewd]

Originally Posted by jackasssi

Since your engine may take more than 5qts the prices should be slightly higher, but not $67 high

Only 4.5 quarts..