How Often Should You Get an Oil Change?

We all like to get good deals, and save as much money as we can.  Although, when it comes to our car, it seems like we always have a problem, or have to fish out more money for it.  A common thing we spend money on is getting an oil change.  Since we are always paying for these, we want to make sure we get one only when we need one.  Although, how often is that?  How long should we wait to get our next oil change?

Mileage – First of all, it is usually a good idea to get your oil changed every 3,000-4,000 miles.  This will keep your oil clean because it starts to get too dark.  If you don’t take care of your oil, you’re going to have problems with your vehicle.

Times per year – It is good to get your oil changed a few times a year.  Lets say you have a vehicle that you put hardly any miles on, yet you never change the oil.  The oil will get old, probably start to harden, and won’t be as fresh as a new oil change.  You want to make sure you’re keeping up with maintenance to avoid any future problems.

When dark – Another great way to check is just by looking at your oil.  If you don’t want to get one every 3,000 miles wait until your oil gets a little darker.  A fresh oil change should be very pale, and have little color.  You will know if you’re due for an oil change or not.  Just don’t let it turn brown, or get too dark!

Taking care of your car is a very important thing to do.  It keeps us from having to pour money into it, and will allow it to run longer.  Taking care of your oil, and getting oil changes when you need them is something you definitely need to do if you want a car that will last!

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Anteros Coupe and Roadster by n2a Motors

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Anteros Coupe and Roadster were displayed at the 2008 LA Auto Show. The black convertible is built using a stock 2009 Corvette featuring 430 HP/424 lb-ft torque LS3 V8 Engine. Whereas the silver coupe is based of 2009 Corvette Z06 and is modified with Lingenfelter's 630 HP performance package.


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1959 Speed Shop Part 2: Gauges!

On the back side of the Hot Rod Revolution, its time to get back into the 1959 Almquist catalog and flip to our next chapter after manifolds. What is it about gauges that make us geek out so much? I always peer into a period correct roadster and eyeball the dash for convex lens S-W’s or something similarly cool. When I see an 80’s Sun Pro tach in a really nice traditional style car its always kind of a let down. Old mechanical gauges set down in an engine-turned surface are just plain cool- and the more the merrier. The Tom Cobbs roadster at the HRR drove that home for me… Tachometer first, followed by speedometer or oil pressure, water temp, fuel, and on down the line. Don’t forget to buy a nice “Hollywood” custom instrument panel while your at it! Good stuff…

What’s in your car?



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2010 New Toyota Prius

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The all-new 2010 Toyota Prius unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show has 1.8 liter Atkinson-cycle, four cylinder engine and has the fuel economy of 50 miles per gallon.


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Ferris Bueller director John Hughes dead at 59 [w/VIDEO]

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One of the great commercial writers and directors of our time, John Hughes, died yesterday of a heart attack at the age of 59.…



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Nissan May Void the 2008 GT-R Warranty for 2nd Owners of the Car

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The unveiling of Nissan's GT-R supercar is right around the corner. The car has yet to enter production and there is already a waiting list. Some of those buyers on the waiting list may be looking to flip the Nissan GT-R to make a profit, but they may have to think again.



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What Did You Do This Weekend?


This is a garden-variety automotive thermostat. It is supposed to open and close at 190F. It actually opens and closes at 170F, which is why it is no longer in my car. I had no heat last winter, and my fuel economy has been pretty horrible. My temp gauge was all over the place, and replacing the temp sensor did nothing. So I finally trusted my gut and pulled the tstat. Not only was it one of the least dramatic repairs I’ve had to make on the wagon, it was also one of the most effective.

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LA 2008: Porsche reveals improved Boxster and Cayman

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Even as the industry swirls in turmoil, Porsche continues to offer hope to enthusiasts as they relentlessly increase performance without sacrificing efficiency. For 2009, Porsche has given the Boxster and Cayman a mild facelift, along with updating the interior and accessories. More importantly, and following in the footsteps of the 911 Carrera PDK, all 2009 Cayman and Boxster models are also offered with the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe transmission (aka PDK). Mated to the new transmission are two significantly reworked engines featuring direct injection. The result is more power, and improved fuel economy (we shouldn't fail to mention that the PDK accelerates faster than the six-speed manual). Porsche is offering two engines in 2009. The standard engine is a 2.9-liter flat-six rated at 255 hp. The "S" models are fitted with a more powerful 3.4-liter sending 310 hp to the gearbox. Like the Carrera, go-fast options on the sporty mid-engine two-seaters include active suspension (PASM) and ceramic brakes (PCCB). Look for both to arrive in showrooms in early 2009.



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Racer X Design Freccia Mid Engined Supercar

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Freccia- Mid engined supercar that has clues from 3 decades of Lamborghini vehicles.


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2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 With 285HP Will Start at $22,995

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Dodge has announced the pricing for its tricked out Dodge Caliber SRT4. $22,995 gets you 285 horsepower and 265lb.-ft. of torque plus full list of SRT performance modifications.




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Today’s Eye Candy


Here’s some eye candy that I happen to really love at the moment. Horacio Pagani can do no wrong. He is an automotive god. See the high res version at The Real JDM

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27 mpg and 350-plus HP in a V-6 Chevette


Phil Hatzos recently made mention of his 30 MPG, 300 HP Chevette, which sounded interesting, so I asked him for photos. See, the 60-degree GM V-6 is good for something! Continue reading at Hemmings

27 mpg and 350-plus HP in a V-6 Chevette



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DIY Pocket Bike

We saw this killer buildup from an article in Popular Mechanics on ADVRider.com. Makes us want to whip out the welder and put one together ourselves.

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New Porsche 911 GT3 2010

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The new Porsche 911 GT3, which will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, is the latest evolution of an iconic sports car. In developing the second generation of the Type 997 911 GT3 into the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 ever with a naturally-aspirated power unit, Porsche has applied a wide range of know-how gained in motor sport. Indeed, this is precisely why the new GT3 is truly impressive not only on the road, but also on the race track.


The proven six-cylinder naturally aspirated power unit now develops a maximum output of 435 hp (320 kW), up 20 hp over its predecessor. This results first and foremost from an increase in engine capacity by 200 cc to 3.8-litres and from improved cylinder head gas flow: now not only the intake, but for the first time also the exhaust camshafts, are adjusted by VarioCam. The new GT3 accelerates from a standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.1 seconds and reaches 99 mph (160 km/h) in 8.2 seconds. Top speed is 194 mph.


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FinalGear Mini-Meet: July 11th In NYC With Garage419

Garage419 will be returning this Saturday. They’ll be participating in the 2009 BullRun Rally from New York City to Austin, Texas and will be posting a new episode from the road every night as well as tweeting their progress. They’ll be participating in a 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, a street legal Baja truck:

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Since we host Garage419’s official forums, we thought this would be a good opportunity to have a mini-meetup of FinalGear’ers. So if you’re in the New York City area and aren’t doing anything this Saturday morning, please consider showing up at the Hotel Gansevoort to meet the Garage419 gang and fellow FinalGear’ers.

Details and discussion can be found at this forum thread.



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Gary and Pam Beineke’s Awesome 1971 One of None Superbird


A car feature on a 1971 Plymouth Super Bird? You got it. So what if Mopar never built such an animal, Gary and Pam Beineke did, and this one’s loaded with a 472ci Hemi wth a Six Pack. Yeah, Chrysler never made a Six Pack Hemi, either.

The vaunted “aero wars” in NASCAR came to a crashing halt in 1970 with the announcement by Bill France that all of the “special cars,” or those that had factory aerodynamic enhancements would be limited to a mere 305ci. Fielding a miniscule small-block in a field of big-inch stompers was not going to be productive, so the manufacturers killed their aerodynamic projects and went back to big cars with big frontal areas and big motors to punch through the air.

What gets lost in the mix is the simple fact that everyone, Ford, Chrysler, and GM, had skunkworks programs well in progress for the 1971 season and beyond. Although they were stopped after the announcement, testing had been done and documents created about the wind-tunnel prowess of the cars.

This is where Gary and Pam Beineke come in. Continue reading and see the full photo gallery at BangShift.com



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