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#43 of 112 Re: special filter [wtd44] by 210delray Apr 18, 2005 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: wtd44 (Apr 18, 2005 6:21 am) Sounds like the usual dealer blather. Follow your owner's manual.
#44 of 112 owner's manual by ian721 Apr 19, 2005 (4:45 pm)
Funny you should say that. I brought in my 04 Camry for its first oil change a few weeks ago. Did it at almost exactly 3750 miles because that's what the owner's manual says to do. It turns out however that the dealer's service department refers to it as the "1000-mile" service, as if they expect you to bring it in at 1000 miles instead of 3750.   Regardless, no worries because the owner's manual is far more trustworthy than any dealer (IMO). Just thought it was interesting.
#45 of 112 Re: special filter [wtd44] by krzyss Apr 22, 2005 (9:51 am)
Replying to: wtd44 (Apr 18, 2005 6:21 am) Tell the dealer that you have special filter too. It filters BS and is given away for free by edmunds.com   Krzys Replies to this message: wtd44 (Apr 23, 2005 8:43 am) kxb033 (Dec 07, 2006 11:32 am) wtd44 (Dec 31, 2006 12:46 pm) flytedhy (Jun 05, 2005 9:19 am)
#46 of 112 Re: special filter [krzyss] by wtd44 Apr 23, 2005 (8:43 am)
Replying to: krzyss (Apr 22, 2005 9:51 am) That's a good one! the truth be told, I always "overchange" the oil and filters on new vehicles, as a matter of my own choice. It is pretty cheap insurance against any possibilities of oil and filter failures from the break in period. And I always do my own. Replies to this message: kxb033 (Dec 07, 2006 11:32 am) wtd44 (Dec 31, 2006 12:46 pm)
#47 of 112 First oil change by b_rad May 03, 2005 (5:48 am)
I contacted Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio Texas. http://www.swri.edu/default.htm They certify emissions testing for all makes of new engines and retro-fit devises to meet EPA requirements as well as extensive testing of all sorts including different brands of oil.   When I asked the question about the "First Oil Change" they told me that between 1,500 and <2,500 miles would be advised. And the next two oil changes at 3,000 mile intervals. After that, what ever the owners manual recommends or not to exceed 5,000 miles (in warm climates, the oil breaks down too much to go 7,500 miles). We talked some about oils and they wouldn't really say but later it was stated "Chevron, Valvolin or a top grade synthetic would be my choice". Oil filters, any major brand. Air filters, Fram or Purolator usually meets or exceeds factory specifications. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: wtd44 (May 07, 2005 6:56 am) highroller (May 07, 2005 9:16 am)
#49 of 112 Re: First oil change [b_rad] by wtd44 May 07, 2005 (6:56 am)
Replying to: b_rad (May 03, 2005 5:48 am) That sounds like a good course of action.
#50 of 112 Re: First oil change [b_rad] by highroller May 07, 2005 (9:16 am)
Replying to: b_rad (May 03, 2005 5:48 am) i second that. Good input. The only thing i would say is that many people dislike Fram's oil filters. They make pretty good air filters though.
#51 of 112 I think the Ford factory filter is Champion Labs and by csandste May 10, 2005 (9:36 am)
the after market Ford Motorcraft is Purolator. I'm sure this is a matter of contract and cost rather than anything special, but the two Motorcraft filters are different.
#52 of 112 engine oil selection by newer1 May 11, 2005 (6:25 pm)
I have a 1995 Toyota Camry. The miliage is 100,000. Next week I will change engine oil by myself first time in my life. Could you please give me some sugessions how to select engine oil and filter, such as brand and type? Thank you!

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