Auto Service - Oil Change Etc

[Winnisquamguy]

Originally Posted by songkrai

On new cars/trucks/SUV.

Change oil religiously every 3,000 miles no matter what the manual states.

If you plan on keeping vehicle for awhile it is crucial to do the frequent oil changes in the beginning. Once the car starts to burn oil later on it is too late.

Don't go for the cheapy oil change either. Oil filter come in about 3 grades.

Motor oil starts to deteriorate immediately. Synthetic oil deteriorates more slowly.

There is a web site dedicated to motor/engine oil:

LINK

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I also believe the new Toyota cars all recommend you come in at 10,000 miles.Under severe use its 5000-6000. When I was running a diesel that’s when I would change it every 10,000 miles. Oil is a lot different now and last a lot longer.Most are now all using sythenic oils now.

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