Posts Tagged: oil change interval
Motor Oil Analysis Explained: What Your Oil Is Telling You
How Motor Oil Analysis Detects Hidden Engine Problems Quick Summary • Motor oil analysis is the most accurate way to determine oil condition, not mileage intervals. • Oil life depends primarily on heat and contamination, especially fuel dilution. • Factory oil life monitors are helpful, but motor oil analysis reveals problems they can’t detect. • Short trips, cold operation, and dirty fuel are major causes of premature oil failure. • Using motor oil analysis allows you to extend oil change intervals safely and detect engine issues early. The Truth About … Read More
What is the oil change interval for synthetic oil?
There’s no single oil change interval for synthetic oil that applies to all engines Everyone seems to think that using synthetic oil automatically means you can extend your oil change interval. Not so fast, bud. As I’ve said over and over in all my blog posts, your oil change interval for synthetic oil is determined by the carmaker according to your driving habits and how long the oil has been in the crankcase. Here’s an example: This Toyota technical service bulletin warns about oil change intervals. Toyota Technical Service bulletin … Read More