Oil Change Intervals

[03MachMe]

Originally Posted by JDMLOL I dont feel I should have to go to the dealer for an oil change. It takes more time, plus I'm still a student. Im not trying to spend more than I have to on something I can easily do myself. Ive worked at a dealer before, I remember most of the time the oil changes were done by some kid that wasnt even a tech. I can save my oreilly receipts and bottles as proof to me using their recommended lubricants and filters. I just want to be sure the ticking doesnt cause damage. It doesnt make sense that the car does it after an oil change when I supposedly replaced it with the same lubricant that it came with from the factory. Why do the track pack cars take 5w-50, is it because they come with an external oil cooler?

They recommended the 50 for track pack and boss card because it is supposed to be a better oil for racing. Nothing to do with the motor itself.

I'm just over 5k since my last oil change and I'm taking it in on Tuesday for my next one, since it's free for 2 years. Checked the oil again yesterday and hasn't burned a drop in over 5k miles so don't know what all this talk about burning oil is about