Yep, two trips to the Jiffy Lube every year does most things. I get the synthetic, not entirely sure why but my dad told me to always use that, but it means I only need new oil every 6000 miles.
One of the first things I do after moving will have to be get an oil change. I actually will need one around Kansas, but I should be ok.
I've wondered sometimes if it's worth switching to synthetic with an older car...probably not, but not having to deal with it as often sounds nice!