Quote Originally Posted by adamc11 View Post
I always notice a difference with new oil, haven't you noticed your car always feels better after a service? Oil degrades with use, fresh oil makes a huge difference.
Only ever noticed it once in my old 4wd.. Because it was running the wrong oil, Motor was tired, etc.
In any of the other cars, bikes, etc i've ever owned/driven/serviced.. Never noticed a difference.

Oil should be changed out before it degrades to a point that it is no longer doing it's job.
You should never feel a difference, like i said.. If you are, change it more often.