actually it brings up an interesting point about oil filters. i do a lot of city driving and i just got an email from dealer about this type of driving (same as towing and 4wding) requiring additional changes. it does state this in the book.
i was under the impression oil filters only filter out larger particles (metals) and would not be 'blocked' at 7500klm. However they do have the best part of one litre of dirty oil in them. but they are a dead set pain to do!!! messy
So, with approx 9 litres of total oil (3.2 litre engine) an 8 litre oil change (keeping dirty filter) at 7500klm is going to remove approximately 90% of the suspended solids in the oil for around $60 or so. The filter is a costly little item in this scenario and so you save around $50 (like to know where you get em for $40 Lee-thal)
with the futumo drain it is not too hard to drop the oil and replace without all the hassle and mess of replacing the oil filter.
what is the expert opinions on here about just doing oil at 7500
. For me, 'almost' fresh oil at 7500 for around $60 is a pretty good insurance versus the extra hassle and $'s for the oil filter. i am pretty much over spending $300 for the dealer to do it though.
This car is like a bad drug habit. It is taking all my money and time, my family are concerned, but new mods just feel sooooooo good.