When do you need an oil change?

By: Donald Buske

The most important service you can perform to maintain your
vehicle is an automotive oil change. Engine oil is the life
blood of your vehicle, and if changed on a regular 3000 mile
interval, it will keep your automobiles engine running for
years. While oil keeps things lubricated, the oil filter keeps
out the impurities, so the oil filter needs to be changed at
every interval. Always consult your repair manual for proper oil
quantity, oil weight, and the proper oil filter when performing
an automotive oil change.

Most automotive manufacturers will suggest that you do an
automotive oil change between 5000 and 7500 miles, but I would
only recommend that interval for synthetic oil. The maintenance
schedules that they publish have two options, standard and
extreme. Most consumers think that the standard schedule is fine
no matter where you live, but 75% of the world lives in the
extreme, hot,cold,city driving,etc! Extreame heat as well as
extreame cold, will break engine oil viscosity and cause it to
loose its lubricating properties. So lets stick to an automotive
oil change every 3000 miles.

About the author:
I have over 25 years of automotive repair experience. I know
quite alot about everything that has to do with your auto. I am
ASE certified as well as GM certified. I am originally from
Wisconsin, born and raised, lived there for 38 years. I've spent
many years in the summer-humid /winter-icy/snowy climate and
have dealt with many repair conditions. Visit
http://www.your-auto-repair-help.com/automotive-oil-change.html
for great advice.