Posts Tagged: when to change oil
Why carmakers want you to change oil on time and mileage
Why carmakers want you to change oil on time and mileage Why do carmakers list oil change intervals based on time and mileage? Motor oil doesn’t degrade in the bottle but it does degrade in your engine Oil companies say that fresh oil in the bottle has a five year shelf life. It’s not so much that the oil goes bad as much as the fact that during the five year period, oil specs often change and there are better motor oils on the market during that time period. I … Read More
When to Change Oil: Understanding Auto Maintenance Intervals
Learn how often you need to change your oil Changing the oil in your car or truck is a fundamental maintenance task that ensures your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. There’s a lot of controversy on how often you need to change your oil, but that controversy isn’t coming from the carmakers. Instead, it’s coming from self-proclaimed know-it-alls who think they know better than the engineers who built your car or truck. The truth is, how often to change your oil is stated pretty clearly in your owner’s maintenance guide, … Read More
How often should you change your oil
How often should you change your oil: An owner’s guide When to change oil in your car or truck isn’t as complicated as you think. In fact, it’s all right there in your owner’s manual maintenance guide. Those aren’t just lofty suggestions; the car makers really mean what they say. Forget about the advice you get from self-proclaimed Internet “experts.” There’s no universal answer to oil change intervals. When to change oil is dependent on the year, make, model, engine, and your particular driving habits. When to change oil comes … Read More