[s-cars] Oil Change Intervals -- was ticking- should i worry?

[Bill Noland]

Dave, longer intervals really seemed to come about with the advent of "free 
maintenance" on new cars. By jumping from 5k to 7.5k intervals, the 
manufacturers cut their costs by a third. Some have dragged it out to 10k 
between changes.

Sarge, the UrS sparkplugs do tend to loosen, as another lister mentioned. As 
they loosen, it sounds a lot like the lifter ticking, that you're 
experiencing. Check the plug tightness from time to time.

Listers, do yourself a big favor and consider changing the subject line, 
when you change the subject. Those performing future searches will love you 
for it.

Bill Noland
goin' back to lurk mode.........

> A lot of the oil change interval increases have been fueled by the car
> companies' attempt to appease the tree-huggers.  Larger interval means
> less waste oil.