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2003 Acura TL Repair Question


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Asked on March 5, 2009

Oil changes w/synthetic oil

Engine Performance problem
2003 Acura TL 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 93000 miles

Synthetic oil is expensive. Do I have to change the oil ever 3,000 miles with it as well?
Avatar Asked by rossstilwill

Answer

Replied on March 7, 2009

Hi rossstilwill,

All oil companies will advise you to follow manufacturer's recommendation and at the same time claim their oil can last up to 3 or 4 times the recommended mileage.

The choice is yours. I personally don't use synthetic oils for my own vehicles. Mineral based and replace them at recommended mileage with no additives.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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