Mobil Oil

How often SHOULD I be changing my oil with Mobil 1?

I have a 2003 Saturn Ion-2 sedan. It has a 2.2L I4 engine, and 80,000 miles on it. I've run Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil in it since 20,000 miles and I've had excellent results.

There are so many different recommendations as far as oil change intervals....there's the old classic 3,000 miles....the car has an oil life monitor but I don't trust it....some people say you can go 7,500 miles between changes with synthetic oil..... there are plenty more I've seen in addition fo that.

Should I be extra safe and stick with 3,000 miles? Can or more importantly, SHOULD I go longer between changes using Mobil 1?

What is your recommended oil change interval for my car with Mobil 1 oil, and why?

I hope that anyone using expensive oils does not get mad at my reply. I have asked this question to almost every mechanic I encounter. What is the best engine oil?
A common reply is, The best oil is a clean oil.
With that said I recommend that you follow manufacurers recommended oil change intervals, usually done every 5000km.
You can lessen this if it is frequently driven in city traffic or extend a bit if used on long trips.
A fully synthetic oil jus has more stable characteristics, thus it does not break down as quickly in extreme conditions. Are you going racing or off-roading? then use a fully synthetic oil. If the answer is no to those questions use a branded oil.
The people who promote these oilss, going 100,000thkm without an oil change are all sponsored, should the car break down, they have nothing to worry about. Would you take that risk?

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