Never go 10,000 miles without an oil change. The oil may still be good but I doubt the filter would. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic with the extended life filter and I still change mine at around 7,500 to 8,000 miles...I don't know about your driving habits but out here in this LA traffic, whether on the crowded I-10 or my busy neighborhood streets you will see stop n go traffic everyday at anytime.