Before or After Poll

Should I change my oil before or after our 900mile trip? Current oil has 7500m on it.

  • Before

    Votes: 65 87.8%
  • After

    Votes: 5 6.8%
  • Doesn't matter

    Votes: 4 5.4%

  • Total voters
    74

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KLook

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I change mine at 5K, I have noticed for some time that the oil temp rises after 4000 miles or so. Still within the range but normal driving around at medium speeds will start to hit 213. On oil less then 4000, I have to climb some hills or tow my camper to see those temps. 130,000 on 2014 6.4. Running like a top.
 

max2bob

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mine gets changed once a year which is around 2500 miles per year . i have a car for commuting so truck just gets used for pulling trailers and going to the lumber yard
 

Speedy Mike

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Just curious what the consensus is on oil change pre / post long trip. My current oil has about 7500m on it. We are getting ready to leave on a 900m trip. Trying to decide if it would be best to change the oil now or just wait. Part of me thinks I should have clean, fresh oil in it prior to leaving - the other part thinks it would be a waste and I should just wait till I get back. Maybe I'm just overthinking it and it doesn't really matter. That is also a valid argument lol.

What's eveyone's opinion on this?

Tx in advance!
For piece of mind I do oil change every 3500 miles.
 
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