Oil Change intervals

Hi,

Can someone explain why our American cousins change the engine oil between

2000 and 5000 miles?

I've a 2002 A6 1.9 TDI and I've changed it as the computer has called for a service - between 18K & 20K.

If I did it every 2000miles - it would be a monthly event!

I used to change the oil in my 1967 Beetle every 3000 (I think!) miles - but then I used the recommended non-detergent oil - and it was cheap!

Mark

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"Mark" wrote

Marketing mainly. The likes of Jiffy Lube want you to change your oil often so that they can make more money providing the service. Oil companies don't object either - more oil purchased = more profits.

Yes, but you probably buy high quality expensive synthetic oil. Those people who change their oil every 3K miles in the US usually buy mineral oil that costs $1.50 per quart (liter). For $20-25 you can get a whole oil change, including oil, filter, and labor.

Cheers,

Pete

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