Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Hey guys - my grandmother bought a new PT Cruiser in 2002 (she's now 81! :-laf ). I think the car now has no more than 4,000 miles on it, and as far as I know, the oil has only been changed once, and that was by me in the fall/winter of 2003.
My question is because she rarely drives the car and obviously doesn't have it serviced often, would it be a good idea to start running a synthetic oil? I don't mind changing it for her, but I'm hardly ever around anymore so I thought the synthetic might help compensate for her extended intervals.
Would switching to Mobil 1 or something be a good idea? Is it too soon for a car that new?
When she does drive it, it's only for very short trips around town. It rarely sees any highway miles.
Thanks guys!
My question is because she rarely drives the car and obviously doesn't have it serviced often, would it be a good idea to start running a synthetic oil? I don't mind changing it for her, but I'm hardly ever around anymore so I thought the synthetic might help compensate for her extended intervals.
Would switching to Mobil 1 or something be a good idea? Is it too soon for a car that new?
When she does drive it, it's only for very short trips around town. It rarely sees any highway miles.
Thanks guys!
