My experience at the shop I work at is people are told we (the shop) are wrong and to only follow the manufacturers recommended intervals and/or do changes when the maintenance lamp comes on. I personally have seen the results of this, and it is not good and will take too long to post all the failures due to lack of needed service. I have seen engines that I know the customers followed only recommended service and their engines slugged up. Then you have news shows that report mechanics are just ripping people off recommending early changes when they know nothing of the repair industry. Unfortunate for us there are mechanics out there ripping people off making us all look bad. I will end with this, in the owners guide of almost any car they give a oil change interval but if you read it fully it will tell you that due to driving habits, conditions (temperature extremes, hills/mountains, city vs highway, etc.), and equipment so oil change intervals may need to be performed sooner than recommended by the manufacturer. Where I live, we have huge temperature swings from season to season, mountains, heavy slow traffic and therefore recommend 5k oil changes as a general rule of thumb. As was stated in the video our job as a technician/mechanic is to look out for your car as best we can and try to keep repair needs to a minimum.

I do it myself at 5,000 but I also pay attention to condition of the oil and not let it gets too dark. My understanding is the more stop and go driving is harder on the engine oil and should be taken under consideration.

@CurlyFromTheSwirly

21 күн бұрын

I was told city driving is something like 10 times the wear & tear.

@billtinnell2206

17 күн бұрын

There is NO concrete answer on oil changes! Depends on the type of motor, driving conditions, type of driver, highway or city driving, etc. Just keep a record of your oil changes and change it every 5,000 with full synthetic oil and you should be good to go!

@user-tb7rn1il3q

17 күн бұрын

@@CurlyFromTheSwirlyI change mine every 10-12k miles. I drive almost all highway and drive easy. The oil is still yellow.

@CurlyFromTheSwirly

17 күн бұрын

@@user-tb7rn1il3q That's cause you're putting water 🤣

@CreatingExcellence

9 күн бұрын

5,000 miles if you do mostly highway driving. 3,000 to 4,000 miles if you do a little of stop and go driving. 3,000 if you do a lot of stop and go driving and drive your car hard and it tow.

In high school, I bought an old Chevy S10 with the 2.2L 4 cylinder from an AMSOIL dealer. It had 370,000 miles on it when I got it. The truck was beat up but he swore how good it still ran and drove. I continued to run AMSOIL oil and filters for 15k mile intervals like he claimed. We pulled the valve cover off of it in auto class and it looked pretty clean. I sold it running 5 years later with 490k miles! That’s how I decided to be an AMSOIL dealer. The oil sold me.

Dealerships/Manufacturers want to get you through the warranty period then they want you to buy a new car. Look at the lifetime transmission fluid some manufacturers are doing. That should tell all you need to know.

My tugboat has a old 398 cat diesel that holds 75 gallons of oil. So I do oil analysis. But generally all do oil filters at 500 hours then a complete oil change at 1000. Oil analysis can tell you a lot about the health of your oil and engine.

@markostertag1101

9 күн бұрын

75 gallons of oil? That's a typo I presume. How much oil does it take?

I use a full synthetic oil in both of my vehicles. I have the oil changed every six months or 5,000 miles. I want to ensure that my Tundra lasts a very, very long time.

@CurlyFromTheSwirly

21 күн бұрын

synthetic 🤮

@CurlyFromTheSwirly

16 күн бұрын

@@toddsmith1617 I mean what I say... which is more than you do apparently.

U use a good oil and under oil analysis can u extend ur oil change

I do every 5k or 6 months which ever comes sooner. I recently retired and ordered a 2024 BRZ; with this car since I drive less I will still do every 6 months (even though I only drive about 5k per year).

Buy a well-built car, use high quality synthetic oil and change oil and filter every 3000 miles. The car will last 300,000. Change your transmission fluid at least every two years. More often if you drive long distances or use vehicle in a lot of city driving conditions.

Thanks!

Know This: You can NEVER change oil in ANYTHING too often. All it will cost you is a little extra $$. Not changing it often enough will cost you $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Your Choice. !

@wevonox7941

3 күн бұрын

I change mine every 2k - 2.5k the only reason why I do it that early is because I just feel like it aha

I change every 10.000 now am on 360.000 and all original no problem fiat punto JTD

@ginog5037

6 күн бұрын

BS!!!!!

I just bought a 2020 MDX. I've heard they consume oil. I haven't noticed it it 500 miles. I will be changing oil with the synthetic every 3000 miles. Just in case. Such a nice vehicle!

Every 6 months?

In my base model Pontiac i changed the oil every 3-4K with the cheapest oil that was on sale. I got 263K before I traded it in. No engine issues. The transmission was done. My Cadillac with the turbocharger gets full synthetic and a 5K oil change interval. All done by myself. I know that the dealers likely use re-refined recycled oils in bulk, as well as non OEM filters

@Prepare2Survive

5 күн бұрын

Why didn't you change the transmission fluid every 50k-60k so it would last 400k+ miles?

@Karrpilot

5 күн бұрын

​@Prepare2Survive I did the 50K transmission services. Just over 200K, was when the transmission started having issues. I researched the problem, and the problematic part was deep inside the unit. Meaning a removal of the transmission, a bench teardown, and probability of a complete overhaul. Since the body started to rot away, I decided to keep nursing in along, instead of throwing good money after bad. Ended up with 263K, rot up to the door handles, and burned a quart of oil a month.

@Prepare2Survive

4 күн бұрын

@@Karrpilot Why did it rot out so much? If you live in an area where they put salt on the roads you really should have the car's undercarriage sprayed with Fluid-Film because that's what prevents the rust. It doesn't cost much and you don't have to do it every year. Whatever you don't use that rubberized undercoating because that stuff doesn't stop rust like Fluid-Film does. The rubberized coatings just hide the rust. They don't stop the rust.

My engine oil was still clear with a green tint at 5000!love it

I change my engine oil every 3000 miles, transmission fluid, engine coolant and brake fluid every 50k miles. Doing this means all of the cars I've owned the past 30 years have lasted for 300k-500k miles.

What is the expected life expectancy for turbo in a four cylinder engine?

@CurlyFromTheSwirly

21 күн бұрын

Depends on various factors. What's the brand? How well is it maintained? Do you drive like Ricky Bobby?

But keep a eye on oil levels

My pushmower is 11 years old. I've never changed the oil. It's fine

Oil is cheap compared to engine repairs. I do premium quality full synthetic 5w30 and factory GM filter every 3k. Been doing this my entire life and my engines seem to last forever.

I change my oil every 3 thousand

If mechanics are honest it's would be stupid to diy or not taking your car to the shop 3 times a year

I change my oil every six months irrespective of mileage use cheaper oil and filter no problems after ten years toyota yaris ❤❤

I use shaeffers supreme 9000.engine loves it

Know someone who bought a decent quality SUV last year. But they never had it serviced since they bought it. Now the engine is shot cause the timing chain jumped. Oil IS cheap, engines are expensive.

One good example: one car manufacturer advertises 20.000 km between services as a marketing thing. Why? Because here maybe 75% of new vehicles are obtained through leasing. The leasing companies seek the longest service intervals to minimize costs and boosting profits. When you connect the scanner for a service reset, it shows up as Marketing mileage!!! The result: dead engines with 90-100.000 km. I see it all the time at the shop.

Modern engines need more maintenance, not less if you want it to last. 3000 miles or 6 months using full synthetic (doesn't matter the brand)

@falcorthewonderdog2758

17 күн бұрын

Actually the brand does matter. And the certifications. I only run 5w30 that meets the DexOs spec. Used to run mobil 1 but occasionally my engine would have lifter tick for a few seconds to a minute. Just for giggles I changed to Valvoline DexOs certified 5w30 full synthetic and no more occasional tick on start up. I couldn't tell you what the difference is but it's obviously a better oil in my application.

@larryc1616

6 күн бұрын

​@@falcorthewonderdog2758all brands are certified. Changing full synthetics every 3k means brands don't matter

Engines are cheap, and oil is expensive. No wait, that's not it.

Oil starts to breakdown at 2k miles so 5k on normal aspirated engines and 3K on turbo engines would be the best practices and preventative maintenance.

Are they forcing you to do this video?

Good oil is not expensive , change it every 5 to 7 thousand miles it is the best Food you can give the engine , A horse should have quality Grass an engine should have quality OIL , Horse Power .

I use Amsoil Signature and go 10k with a new filter at 5k ...

@a70duster

15 күн бұрын

Isn't Amsoil rated for 25k miles?

@srf6161

15 күн бұрын

​@@a70dusterI don't think anyone actually does that many but yes

I change my oil servicing every six to eight thousands Porsche 981 Mobil 1

6,000-7,500 seems to be about where I’ll be at

@larryc1616

6 күн бұрын

Half

My dad was telling me my oil changes are at 10,000 miles and I was like well I don't care what they say change it at 5 or 6 it's good though because he is paying more attention

@Wiltonautoandtire

Ай бұрын

Besdies it is great for the internals/longevity of your engine, I hope you are visiting a shop that will do a courtesy check, looking at safety and other maintenace items. Checking your tires, brakes, and front end components, inspecting for any leaks etc.

3k irregardless. Synthetic oil 6k.

@Wiltonautoandtire

Ай бұрын

Agreed! protect your investment in that engine

@AnthonyManzio

23 күн бұрын

@@Wiltonautoandtire I do less then 2k and change my oil once a years others do it twice a year on very low mileage which is wrong a mechanic had told her to do it every two years.

@MichaelLindquist

23 күн бұрын

@@AnthonyManzio Typically when we have customers that do not drive much, to do your oil change once a year.

@AnthonyManzio

23 күн бұрын

@@MichaelLindquist Correct

@salvadorsamora137

23 күн бұрын

I use the semi synthetic in my regular everyday car's and full synthetic oil in my high performance car's and they get an oil change every 3 to 4 thousand miles I'll let it go a little over 3 if I don't have the time to change it right at 3 thousand and I use the oil filter twice on the second oil change I go ahead and put in a new one

I have a 2005 chevy colorado.I was told it had a 150K engine.I bought it new.At 10,000 miles i had changed the oil 3 times and let the rings seat well.I then switched to 100% synthetic oil.I change the filter every 1500 miles and oil and filter every 3000 miles.It now has 327,000 miles and burns no oil.I have changed the ignition coils, and the throttle body and injectors.The vehicle has needed a new alternator,a new water pump and i rebuilt the front suspension and gone through the brakes three times.But there is no valve train noise and no fouled plugs.The internals of the engine have never been touched.Dirty oil is death to an engine like dirty blood is to a human.

@Wiltonautoandtire

Ай бұрын

That is a testament to a great preventative maintenance program @wuffa4503 ! Good quality oil with reasonable change intervals is well worth the cost for longevity!

@AnthonyManzio

23 күн бұрын

@@Wiltonautoandtire My transmission oil never changed 2009 Pontiac g5 only 12 300km. Have zero problems better not to touch it.

Probably a good video but I can't hear it.

@Wiltonautoandtire

Ай бұрын

We're new to content production and are working out the equipment still. We will make sure the next one has better audio!

@AnthonyManzio

23 күн бұрын

@@Wiltonautoandtire It was loud and clear no problem on my end.

Every day if your wife is good with it 😂

I’ve been changing my oil every 5k but now going to every 3k.

@user-tb7rn1il3q

17 күн бұрын

Are you using synthetic? Every 3k certainly won’t hurt anything especially as the engine wears.

@larryc1616

6 күн бұрын

4k for me full syn

guy, you need to get a microphone. cant hear a thing your saying.

Ehhh screw the oil change just buy a new car every time engine goes out it's the American way of thinking

Just need a new form of energy other than fossil fuels because price od fossil fuels are just going to keep going up till it's to expensive to buy because fossil fuels will eventually run out it's not unlimited energy its is limited there is a end to fossil fuels

@richardwinegar8331

13 күн бұрын

Is there really an end to so called fossil fuels? And if so, how many trillion barrels are still left?

Fun example: I used to change my oil every 5,000 miles My new cars have a oil change light. It usually goes off at 9,000 miles I save money $$$$$$$

3k PERIOD Anything longer is 💯 BS, this guy is wrong!

Speak LOUDER!

Possibly the worst volume level of any video I've watched on youtube.

@Wiltonautoandtire

Ай бұрын

We're new to the content game🥲 The next videos will have improved audio.

@AnthonyManzio

23 күн бұрын

It was loud and clear no problem on my end.

The quality of motor oil in the US is absolute trash. Often used oil is filtered and just put back in during oil changes. This is a US problem and explains the obsession Americans have about oil changes. American engines also have significant problems with blow by resulting in early oil degradation. In Europe oil changes are done annually during the scheduled service and usually between 8 and 12 thousand miles. Engines have tighter tolerances and even during the annual service the oil often looks barely discoloured. Most the oils are designed to be fine over 20,000 miles but If I did high mileages I would change mine after 15,000 just as a precaution.

800,000 miles using cheap dino oil and cheap filters at 4k miles change interval. No wear related engine issues. Wifey's Audi (2.0T) using synthetic and 4k mile change interval, HPFP and lifter complete failure at 105k miles. Audi...never again!

I change my oil only ever with OEM BMW oil + filter once a year (~4000 miles for me). Oil changes are cheap. Engines are expensive.

3K, if you value your investment. If not, fuck it, go 10K, and see what happens.

@Wiltonautoandtire

Ай бұрын

Investment is a great word to use here for sure! Remember, preventative maintenance does not COST, it pays!

@mbak7801

17 күн бұрын

At 10K miles nothing bad will happen. Service change intervals on some cars (when the oil is changed) is up to 15K miles. As long as you are using 20K rated oils (available and used in Europe, apparently not in the US) everything will be fine.

@user-ms6vo7im3h

16 күн бұрын

@@mbak7801 You're not the brightest. Go ahead, by all means, do your oil changes at 15k I swear, Brits are like dull crayons in a box of sharpies.