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Oil changes and severe service

Mileage between oil changes and severe service It’s time to get up to speed on oil changes and severe service Carmakers used to recommend oil changes every 3,000 miles. But oil chemistry has improved a lot and engines have improved dramatically. Now, many car makers recommend oil changes every 7,500 to 10,000 miles using synthetic oil. However, that recommendation isn’t universal because oil life depends not just on miles driven, but also how you drive and which engine you have. For example, the oil in turbo engines tends to run … Read More


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