Some people say 3k, some say 5k, some say farther. Also what are the pros & Cons of going to a local jiffylub versus a dealership. What do you recommend doing if there is a 2week delay at the dealership and I need service faster than that?
Since the oil is more refined and filters are better these days (I would recommend Fram 3X or 6X filters), I go 5000 miles between changes. If your 2007 is up in the 80K-90K mileage range, you might want to look at the high-mileage oil as a substitute. You might also want to look at synthetic oil, which can stay in your engine even longer. As far as Jiffy lube or the dealership, not having used either, my best guess would be the Jiffy lube is faster and cheaper, but the dealership probably has better trained people doing the work and will check your car to make sure nothing else is wrong, while you are there.
3000 miles is just a big money earner for these quick oil change places. Fact is that they don't make any money off you with an oil change, thats why they try to push you into fuel injection services, transmission flushes and the like . Change your oil every 5000 miles and you will be ok . The only advantage in going to the dealer is that they will fit the correct filter and know the correct grade of oil to use unlike the generic 5W-30 that most places use here in Florida
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