Re: Automakers Lengthen Oil Change Intervals

> > Ed White wrote: > >> The 3000 mile oil change interval recommendation has been around for >> as long as I can remember (back to the 60's). Oil is better now, >> engines are better now, yet the same old recommendations are pushed by >> some groups. > > Yes you are absolutely correct. In the 60's the 3000 mile oil change > interval ensured that the vehicle would make it through the warranty > period. Today on most vehicles the benefits of changing oil every 3000 > miles won't show up until 200,000 or 300,000 miles. So the question > really boils down to -> Are you planning on keeping the vehicle that > long? > > -jim

Can you please demonstrate that there is a difference in wear on cars that have their oil changed at 3000 mi interval vs. longer intervals?

Jeff

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