we all have different views on this issue..

 

4th option ... when the oil needs to be changed

 

i would say both before and after...depending on how long the trip is....and how much driving you do when u reach ur destination...

oh yeah, im assuming you mean, roundtrip...

 

every 2k miles, doesnt matter if i go on a trip or not, if it hasnt hit 2k, i dont do it, unless you know its close and ill be away from the house for a while........

 

Any time I go on a road trip, I'll change the oil before going. That way I won't have to worry about it needing to be changed badly (3k miles or more overdue) halfway into the trip.

If I'm not staying for a long time where I'm going, then I'll just change it when I get back. When you're on the highway, you can get by longer without an oil change.

If I need to change it mid-stay, then I'll pack some tools.

 

I would say it depends on how long this long trip would be. And on which car...

 

Before and after. $15 and 15 minutes to do the most important thing for your car.

I change mine every 2k as well. It's cheap and easy. Piece of mind. Never had a problem.

 

mine? when i get around to it... i need to start being better to my teg though...

 

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