Midwest F-Body Club TrackWeekend @ Road America
10-07-2006, 09:54 AM
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Most cars don't require every 3k miles, GM is like 6k, ford is 4500 as is chrysler. As for my RX-8 I try to stick close to the 3 month mark b/c I have had the car for a year now and only have 6k on the car, but I have already had 3 oil changes. I personally would stay around 3k, though, just b/c our engines are so finicky. That's just me, though.
10-07-2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
This is a question off topic. I notice people on other threads state they change their oil every 3K while the manual says every 5K. Which do you guys do?
my hyundai manual says every 3750. sounds like a weird number i know but it works out to 1 less oil change every 30,000 miles. which is still kind of weird. I used to do it anywhere from 3500 to 4000. When I switched to synthetic I go around 7-8000 and change the filter around the 3500-4000 mark and top up. The oil says its good for up to a year or 15,000 miles and I havent seen any ill effects.
Its kind of a personal preference thing and shouldn't hurt the motor as long as you do it in regular intervals and don't let it go too long between changes.
10-07-2006, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mac11
my hyundai manual says every 3750. sounds like a weird number i know but it works out to 1 less oil change every 30,000 miles. which is still kind of weird. I used to do it anywhere from 3500 to 4000. When I switched to synthetic I go around 7-8000 and change the filter around the 3500-4000 mark and top up. The oil says its good for up to a year or 15,000 miles and I havent seen any ill effects.
Its kind of a personal preference thing and shouldn't hurt the motor as long as you do it in regular intervals and don't let it go too long between changes.
Its kind of a personal preference thing and shouldn't hurt the motor as long as you do it in regular intervals and don't let it go too long between changes.
10-07-2006, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Yea I guess will stick to what the manual says. I don't beat on the car tyhat often anyway.
10-08-2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
With the new exhaust, I can't hear the beep anymore. I have to wait for the fuel cutout. 
10-08-2006, 11:24 PM
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What is the best way for me to check if I have enough pad left on my current breaks for saturday? Don't really want to change them if I don't need to. I am bringing an extra set to the track just in case, along wityh some engin oil and the Motul.
10-09-2006, 07:55 AM
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When I plug in the address thats on the website I get the directions to the town center mapquest and yahoo said that the address does not exist. These are the directions I got. If they are wrong, some correct ones would be appreciated. I'm coming from Madison WI
http://maps.yahoo.com/pdd?ed=_.yrY.V...err=4004&mag=6
I know the link is long
http://maps.yahoo.com/pdd?ed=_.yrY.V...err=4004&mag=6
I know the link is long
10-09-2006, 08:53 AM
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I would change the route a little to get to the track. Follow Rt 23 to Rt 67. Turn Left (North) and it will be about 3 mi. to the track. You will be near the track when you cross County J. You will go up a hill and then when going down, the road bends to the left. At the end of that bend, you will be at the track. You will enter at the second or third entrance you come to. Elkhart Lake is another 2 mi to the north.
I have been going to the track since 1977 and I know my way around their quite well. County J around Crystal Lake is a fun (twisty) drive at sun up. Never camp at Sheboygan Marsh County Park. The mosquitos will carry you away.
I have been going to the track since 1977 and I know my way around their quite well. County J around Crystal Lake is a fun (twisty) drive at sun up. Never camp at Sheboygan Marsh County Park. The mosquitos will carry you away.
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10-09-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I would change the route a little to get to the track. Follow Rt 23 to Rt 67. Turn Left (North) and it will be about 3 mi. to the track. You will be near the track when you cross County J. You will go up a hill and then when going down, the road bends to the left. At the end of that bend, you will be at the track. You will enter at the second or third entrance you come to. Elkhart Lake is another 2 mi to the north.
I have been going to the track since 1977 and I know my way around their quite well. County J around Crystal Lake is a fun (twisty) drive at sun up. Never camp at Sheboygan Marsh County Park. The mosquitos will carry you away.
I have been going to the track since 1977 and I know my way around their quite well. County J around Crystal Lake is a fun (twisty) drive at sun up. Never camp at Sheboygan Marsh County Park. The mosquitos will carry you away.
Thanx for the info. I'll carry the # for the place just in case. Man I got to get up at 4:30 to be there by 6:30
10-09-2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I would change the route a little to get to the track. Follow Rt 23 to Rt 67. Turn Left (North) and it will be about 3 mi. to the track. You will be near the track when you cross County J. You will go up a hill and then when going down, the road bends to the left. At the end of that bend, you will be at the track. You will enter at the second or third entrance you come to. Elkhart Lake is another 2 mi to the north.
I have been going to the track since 1977 and I know my way around their quite well. County J around Crystal Lake is a fun (twisty) drive at sun up. Never camp at Sheboygan Marsh County Park. The mosquitos will carry you away.
I have been going to the track since 1977 and I know my way around their quite well. County J around Crystal Lake is a fun (twisty) drive at sun up. Never camp at Sheboygan Marsh County Park. The mosquitos will carry you away.
Are there any near by motels/hotels you recomend
10-09-2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
AmerINN in plymouth is where we are staying
10-09-2006, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
AmerINN in plymouth is where we are staying
10-09-2006, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
I may have to check that out. I don't really feel like waking up at 4:30am. Would happen to have the # and address for the AmerINN?
http://www.americinn.com/display_property.aspx?id=136
10-09-2006, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
Google is your friend.
http://www.americinn.com/display_property.aspx?id=136
http://www.americinn.com/display_property.aspx?id=136
10-09-2006, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
AmerINN in plymouth is where we are staying
But I was able to get a reservation at the AmericINN for $80. Its alot better than waking up at 6am than 4am. Who all is going to be staying there?
10-09-2006, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I'll be leaving here about 4:30 Saturday morning. It's about a 3 hour drive.
10-10-2006, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
I checked for hotels and most everything is booked around the Elkhart lake area. The ones vacant wanted $100 or more But I was able to get a reservation at the AmericINN for $80. Its alot better than waking up at 6am than 4am. Who all is going to be staying there?
But I was able to get a reservation at the AmericINN for $80. Its alot better than waking up at 6am than 4am. Who all is going to be staying there?