3k Full Frame
How much greater is the oil change interval with synthetic oil? What's the longest you can go with either oil?
The lubricant industry benefits from you buying oil frequently. The repair shop benefits from you having an oil change done frequently. I was once told by a mechanic that as long as you don't hit the mileage maximum (of course up for debate) regular engine oil doesn't have to be changed any more often than once a year because the additives will separate from the oil by then. My Ninja 250 manual says to change oil every year or 6k miles. Many people change their oil every 3k miles and even more frequently. Does that actually benefit the engine or is it a waste of money? I'll likely be riding the Ninja perhaps around 1k miles per year with currently about 3,200 miles on it.
So: How many miles or how much time can you safely get out of engine oil? How does regular differ in miles or time frame from semi or full synthetic?
Thanks!
The guy that told you to change it once a year even if you only put 1000 on it gave you good advice.
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