Oil changes

kcdaylight · 03-15-2010, 12:07 PM

Hi my new Dec 09 Insight ex has around 3200 miles on it . The MID says the oil is at 70% ...My question is , I used to change my own oil on my Subaru every 3 months , my dealer told me I should change the Insight when it get down to 60% on the MID... The manual says around 20-30%...I am not sure why they would have a MID if you have to change the oil at 60% ...Is my dealer right or do they just want the extra money for the oil change Thanks Keith

Brian1 · 03-15-2010, 12:14 PM

This has been discussed at length in other threads. I am following the owners' manual. Get changed at about 15%. Especially if this is still the original oil.

jonniedee · 03-15-2010, 01:43 PM

When in doubt FOLLOW THE MANUAL - your dealer is just trying to make $$$$.

kcdaylight · 03-15-2010, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the info,I guess I am going to have to get used to changing my oil a lot less then in the past , that is a good thing