Re: Automakers Lengthen Oil Change Intervals

Mar 29, 2007 0 Replies

You'd think 3000 miles per gallon would be enough to satisfy anybody.



Thanks for crossposting!



How can oil be changed TOO often? Personally, think I'll stick with 3/3k. >
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>> Most major automakers agree: The adage that you should change your car's
>> oil every 3,000 miles is outdated, and even 5,000 miles may be too often,
>> The Associated Press reported.
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>> Ford Motor Co. became the latest manufacturer to extend its oil life
>> guidelines, making public that it is raising the recommended oil change
>> interval from 5,000 miles to 7,500 miles on its newly redesigned 2007
>> models and all subsequent redesigned or new models, AP said.
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>> The company, like many other manufacturers, said last week that higher
>> oil quality standards and new engine designs were responsible for the
>> change, which affects vehicles driven under normal conditions. L&MT >>
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