That's the best way. Then you get to decide what oil and filter to use, and you can let the oil drain as long as you want. But not everyone has a place they can do it.
I do that because otherwise I wouldn’t be sure that they actually did it. And I do mine at 5k miles. Easy to tell when it’s due just look at the odometer.
@@Commentleaver-c6x My drive is on an incline. I back car in , then put ramps in front and pull up on them. Car is then level even though it's front is well off the ground.
Auto manufacturer extended warranties can be good but there is absolutely no reason to buy one until your factory warranty is about to expire. Never buy an extended warranty on a new car! There is a good chance you won't have the car long enough to use it. Never buy an aftermarket extended warranty at any time.
Learn to do it yourself. 5 quart jugs of synthetic are no more than $20 at Walmart along with a eight dollar filter. I do all my own oil changes. The shops charge close to $100 for an oil change now. Ridiculous.
Walmart is good but I rather go to AutoZone an get the oil change special. I can oil with filter, air and cabin filter for $40. I change it all myself.
And of course, in YOUR brilliant observation you seem to think that everyone has A) the property to do an oil change on. B) has the physical capacity to do the change. Most senior citizens do not. C) a sense of enjoyment from cleaning up the oil spilled all over the ground trying to put the used oil into a container and drive it around for miles going to the oil recycling center. D) a proper floor jack or other lifting device and jack stands to make sure the change is done in a safe manner.
@@Commentleaver-c6x Be better off getting that oil change special at AutoZone for $39.99 comes with good brand oil 5 quarts of oil, oil filter, air filter and cabin air filter.
You'll notice the experts all agree about 5,000 is perfect... Do you have to remember some of these engines have a turbocharger and cam phasers and they require a good quality oil and filter.
Avoid the quick change oil places big time.They put on the cheapest oil filters on which are 50 cents to a dollar.Also put on the oil filter too tight or leave it loose.Last one I seen,the oil filter was tight and it leaked at the seam.This quick change oil place ended up paying for an engine replacement.The engine had no oil in it,rods were pounding running after we put oil in it
Yes. We gave a nice used but nearly new Toyota to our grandson when he finished his military tour of duty. He took it to a quick change place, it caught fire under the hood as he drove on the interstate and the car was a total loss. I have been doing my own oil changes for about 65 years, starting when I was 13.
@@martyi398 Not some,My dad takes his 2019 Ram 1500 to the dealer for oil changes and they do not use cheap oil filters.Does it due to price and the truck has a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty which they have the records the oil changes have been done just in case
@@Toolaholic7 the Ford dealership uses Motorcraft oil & filters on my F-150 which I’m okay with, (been using on all my trucks last 30 years with good results) although some folks claim they are cheap & made by secondary manufacturers, which I understand that Ford isn’t necessarily in the oil & filter business
@@mattcee7113wouldn’t that type of oil leak be noticeable on the floor? It’s about a quart of oil lost between 6 months interval. That’s why I don’t check. Just do it every 6 months or 5k.
No, don’t “check your manual.” No matter what the manual says, get it changed at least every 5,000 miles. No more. Some of these clowns are telling you every 10,000. If you want to ruin your engine, follow that advice.
@@gregorymalchuk272 it's not that black and white. Quality oils last longer, even manufacturer recommendations are longer than stickers these places put. But your own oil and learn to do it yourself or find a local trusted shop that would do it for you.
I get a full service with synthetic oil for less than $100. The expensive oil change on my truck is $150. If you're paying over $200 you're an accessory to ripping yourself off.
Untrue. Depends on driving type and style. 5k city miles vs 5k highway miles is not the same. If you floor it at every light vs normal take off is not the same.
@@XXtheJUMPoffXXcars computer doesnt always calculate type of driving. Depends on age and manufacture. Some only calculate mileage, others time and miles, some time miles and idle time etc etc.
But in order to stay covered under the mfr's warranty, do not extend oil change mileage or time, even if you upgrade from conventional to full synthetic oil. I'd also advise using factory oil and filter during the warranty period. Make sure any other brand of oil meets all the mfr's specifications, especially concerning viscosity.
I know a couple of people with Hyundais that had their engines go bad . They even had a recall campaign. But if you didn't have proof of every single oil change over the last 5 years, that's was Hyundai's excuse for not covering the bad motors.
My Sonata engine failed at 124K. The dealer towed it, replaced the motor and called me to come get it. I expected to pay something for the engine belt and filters but it was 100% free. The dealer you work with makes all the difference.
@@arch3088 Would you like the dealer name and service manager too? Or maybe the tow service that took it from Tommy’s Hi Tech to the dealer? I could also mention that the Service Manager and I worked together at Nissan in the past.
Changing oil every 3k to 5k being the max is the smart thing to do. People don't realize that gas gets by the piston rings and mixes with the oil in the pan . The gas thins the oil which will not protect the metal on metal . The timing chain/belt depends on oil to keep the timing chain belt adjusted properly. Using the correct oil for year make and model is a must . Not the cheap stuff .
@@mrdave777 you’re somewhat correct. Yes, absolutely, you could do an oil change analysis, and spend the $35, but number one not everybody changes their own oil, and most consumers would see this is a waste. In addition, most consumers drive economy, vehicles with turbo chargers, And direct injection, which pushes increased stress on motor oil, as well as continue to see thinner and thinner grades. In addition to THAT, most consumers will drive under severe service, short trips, idling, extreme, hot and cold, etc. Even with a good full syn. 5-6k is typically a good call.
changing oil at 3K on a modern full synthetic is literally pissing away money. 5-7K depending on highway or city driving is optimal. youre not doing it too early and youre not also doing the stupid 10K that the manufacturers want you to do.
What if you do your own personal maintenance? Can't really prove that maintenance is the main reason for the longevity and reliability of my vehicles, but mine all high mileage, have done the majority of maintenance myself, no major issues. 08 Tacoma 180K miles. 06 Jetta 189K miles. 01 Sequoia 330K miles.
I’ve never had issues with 7500 mile oil change intervals in any of my cars running full synthetic and proper maintenance. Just run quality oils and filters. If you’re going with inferior quality oil then of course change sooner.
They say this, and then we watch "Just Rolled In" and find a car with 98,000mi that has the factory oil and filter on it and it finally failed. Crazy. Seriously though, pay for a modern used oil analysis (UOA) to find out how often you should be changing it. A UOA can spot a failure before it happens too.
You yoostaby able to get electronic dipsticks that would do that for you. I don't know if those are still available. My car's factory recommendation is 12,000mi or one year.
4-6k is a good rule. If you have a port injected, naturally aspirated motor, you can typically get away with longer intervals. Turbocharged direct injection- that’s a different story.
The real warning here should be to beware of ABC news. After the performance demonstrated by the moderators of the debate, ABC will never be turned on in my home.
Typical oil change costs the same as 2-3 tanks of gas. If you can afford the gas, you can afford the oil change. I can't think of a better example of "penny-wise and pound foolish" than putting off your oil changes. Yet I see it happen all the time smh. As to how often - many cars now will tell you when it needs to be done, otherwise follow the manufacturer's directions (at a minimum!). If people would just at least do this, it would eliminate 95% of internal engine failures.
I agree that gas and diesel cars need an oil change. The issue is that it’s needed often and regularly . EVs do not need maintenance as much as gas cars. Oil changes every 3,000 miles or 3 month for a gas car. If they tell you to change it less often, then they want to damage your engine to sell you a new car or engine after the warranty ends. You have more possibilities of being cheated with a gas car. I know I was a mechanic, I service writers have tried to cheat me. I can tell you that mechanics hate EVs. It takes their high profits away
3000 miles is for really old cars that use conventional oil. Modern engines all use synthetic oil that is often good for theoretically up to 10k miles, though many manufacturers recommend 7-8k and I personally would do 5k. And definitely do 5k if it’s a GDI turbocharged engine. Whatever the case, 3000 on a modern engine that uses synthetic is overkill
A lot depends on the age & make of your vehicle, the quality of the oil you use, the way you drive … For new cars … the first couple oil changes are the most important.
My oil change costs me a bit over $225, so I can see why people decide to postpone the procedure. However, it’s keeping the “blood” of your vehicle clean, so it’s very important to bite the bullet, & get it done.
I change my oil (and do a tire-rotation the same time) whenever the dash "Oil Life" monitor tells me it'd due -- meaning, the Oil Life gets to 0%. Even if I wait a week or two it's no big deal because I use a quality oil filter and quality synthetic oil that can go WAY longer. But it does seem the "0%" is every 6-7 months (I don't drive a lot) and ~5000 miles, so it all works out either way. -- BR
That is why if you do your own oil changes( i have done about 50 now) and you have a warranty car write out a receipt(take pictures even better video of every procedure and possibly of you checking oil levels with dates on them courts and companies are jack offs so you have to be covered) even if you don't have your own business.
I change my oil and filter at 3000 miles as was recommended in the 60s. Car manufacturers lengthened oil changes to brag about how much money you save. This seems to have started when car dealerships started offering free oil changes.
Oil manufacturers have spent billions developing their base oils, additives and testing their oils for millions of miles. When they say their oil is good for 10k, 20k, 25k miles, they have the data to back it up. This isn't the 1970s anymore. Dino oil will easily go 10k miles between changes. Full synthetic much, much longer.
No, over the years two things have changed, the engines have better metallurgy and the motor oils are way better at preventing wear. Changing every 3000 miles only harms your bank account, discarding perfectly good oil.
@@EVsAreWorse4earth Yeah, they do. If you don’t mess with your lugs, on some makes and models, they will swell. Some drivers won’t accumulate 10k miles for 3 years. In that time, the heat cycles, moisture, and pressure will cause them to swell.
Oil is the lifeblood of any engine. Use high quality oil of the proper type and viscosity (see owners' manual), high quality oil filter, and change regularly. It's cheap insurance. Better too often than too infrequent. No engine ever suffered from too-frequent oil changes. Oil doesn't really wear out, but it does become contaminated and the additive packages become depleted. Learn to do it yourself, and save a few bucks. Plus, you know it is done right and changing it myself is satisfying. Besides, it is very simple. You don't hafta be a mechanic to do it.
I had an 85’ Ford Escort with almost half a million miles and drove it 80 miles a day and on the weekends. I kept it maintained all the time and never had an issue. That includes changing the timing belt every 100,000 miles.
Folks, don't put off on regular maintenance IE oil changes or filters, or tire (good tires are not cheap) rotations. You will be sorry... My son did that to his Honda Accord four years ago, and it cost him 2,400+ to repair the vehicle. Today, he's a different person. Look at the situation like this. You either pay now or you will pay later.
The one women who said she gets an oil change every 3000 miles could be correct or incorrect depending on the year of her vehicle. For all vehicles before 2000, the rule of thumb was to get a oil change every 3000 miles, but for all newer vehicle after 2000 because vehicle engine designs became more efficient its now every 5000-6000 miles even though most user manuals for new vehicle state 7500 miles. Another good suggestion is to add either a full small bottle or half of a large bottle of Lucas Oil Stabilizer in with your oil in order to help with the engines age and vibration to stay healthy. If you add Lucas Oil Stabilizer to your oil, you have to put in one less quart of oil than is required, because your adding the Lucas Oil Stabilizer to the engine because you don't want to over oil it. Another suggestion is to get your tires rotated at least every other time you go in for a oil change. During the entire time a vehicle is in your possession you should be keeping every single maintenance service receipt log inside a 3 ring binder with document protectors with the most recent service receipt kept in the very front of the binder. This record keeping can help assist and save you multiple ways. By keeping the maintenance receipts history from at least 50,000 miles forward or for the entire period you've owned the vehicle, those documents will allow you to either trad-in or privately sell that vehicle at a higher Blue Book Dollar Value. Another thing it can do, is the documents can allow you to create a tracker of some kind so you know the exact mileage you got your oil changed, coolant change, brake fluid changed, transmission fluid changed, brake pads changed, rotors changed, new tires put on, new windshield wipers put on, new spark plugs installed, etc. And if your tracker when the last time each of these things where done at what mileage and at what mileage marker they need to be done again, you won't be taken advantage of by maintenance service centers telling your naive gullible self that you need a bunch of services that you don't actually need because your tracking when your vehicle actually needs certain services completed and I'm talking from personal experience. I am a UA-camr under my Full-Name with the same profile picture as this post with 47 videos covering 27 different category topic subjects sharing my personal knowledge and experiences with others to help others improve their overall adult lives. I've got videos on Basic Vehicle Maintenance Services and Purchasing advice, building yourself a high quality 24-72 Hour Survival Bug Out Bags, Home and Vehicle Preparedness and Readiness advice videos, several Financial Literacy advice videos, a dozen Cooking Creation Recipes videos, and more!
3k to 5k to change oil, or every 6 months if you dont drive a lot. I change mine whenever the maintenance light comes on, synthetic oil is always red when i change it, clear yellow when i pour it in, very soon here is gonna be another oil change since im already getting near 3k miles
I change my own oil every 3k miles for $20.24 total cost including sales tax using full synthetic Castrol GTX 5w-30 oil and a Toyota factory oil filter. Walmart had a sale on that full synthetic Castrol GTX oil a few months ago so I stocked up and bought almost 40 gallons. My car only uses 3.9 quarts so I have enough oil to last over 100k miles. Thankfully my Toyota is super easy to change the oil so it only takes me a few minutes to get it done. Another important fluid to replace is transmission fluid. I do that every 50k-60k miles. Don't believe the manufacturers when they say it's lifetime transmission fluid because their idea of "lifetime" is around 70k miles. I also use test strips to check when my engine coolant and brake fluid needs to be changed. My car has electric steering so I don't have to replace that fluid, but if your car has hydraulic power steering you should change that fluid once in a while too.
Best yet, do your OWN oil services. For one thing, you’re educating yourself and learning an invaluable skill. For another thing, you’re saving PILES of money. Finally, you get to try many different brands of oils and oil filters and ultimately discover which one is your most favorite and works best for your vehicle. Hey: who says vehicle maintenance can’t be fun??? 😎🚘
For those as in the comments that have proven by their own words. Had never done an oil change themselves in their own life. All at Walmart. Vehicle ramps. Oil pan. Cat clay litter. Oil filter wrench. Socket set. Oil. Filter. Only thing not to follow as advanced. How to oil the seal on the oil filter. Always use clean oil. Cat litter if to clean up the ground. Use an oil funnel to put the dirty oil back into the containers. Take to a part store and get rid of the used oil. Supper cheap. Supper easy. Next time. All you have to buy is oil and filter. Do yourself a huge favor while changing your own oil. After the vehicle is on the ramps. In park. Engine off. Set the parking break. Take the keys with you and put them somewhere where no one can start the vehicle. If you don't feel safe. While at Walmart. Buy a pair of wheel chocks. Put them behind the rear tires. All supper cheap. A engine is not cheap. Between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. Full Syntaric oil.
If all you have is $20.00, replace the filter only and top it off with cheap ATF, then change it in a few weeks. Or how about this, check the oil level and add as needed!! DERP!!
You can continue wasting money but the data are there, with normal driving and a good oil, going 5000 to 10,000 miles between changes will not result in more wear. That is what the oil is preventing. As long as the anti-wear additives in the oil are not depleted, the protection is there. It is impossible to deplete the additives in 3K miles of normal driving.
@@txmike1945 You do realize that the detergent-dispersant package also gets used up trying to suspend sludge, and then sludge starts plating out on all of the surfaces inside the engine.
Some vehicle manuals suggest oil changes every 7500 or 10k miles. Don't do that either. Especially if you have an engine with turbo. Turbo is very sensitive to bad oil. I'll be changing mine every 4k miles. Oil is cheap, engines are expensive.
People not taking the small amount of time and money for an oil and filer change will have to spend a lot of time and money on a new or rebuilt engine. My manual says 10,000 miles. I do it every 5000. Wife's manual says 7500. I do it every 5000 or annually if less than 5000 miles driven in a year (which is most years for her.) I sold my last car with 190,000 miles.. Ran perfect. Good compression. No work other than routine maintenance (and one cam sensor) Got top dollar for it because of the maintenance records I keep. Always oil changed at more frequent than the recommended interval.
This is the way to go. 10k is way too long, even if the manual says it, such as Toyota's owner's manuals today often do. Plenty of technicians are recommending 6 months/5k oil change intervals and as a an avid DIY-er for 35+ years, I agree with that recommendation and that's what I do on my cars. I use the proper oil and OEM filters in my cars. I've never had an oil related failure in my 35+ years of driving.
@@googleusergp I challenge you to find data that shows engines will fail prematurely with 10,000 mile oil change intervals. They won't unless you use it for racing or frequent towing of heavy trailers. For normal use, the oil is so good it probably could last for at least 20,000 miles with normal driving. The oil part never goes bad, the anti-wear additives wear out with use.
@@txmike1945 Plenty of data and videos online supporting that extended oil changes have ruined engines. Just search online and you'll find plenty of example. If you want to gamble with a 10k oil change, that's up to you. The data and real life usage throw your theory out the window. I'm well aware of oil not breaking down. However, how do you plan to practically isolate the additive package from the base stock? You can't.
@@txmike1945I'm changing mine at 5000... You may not have catastrophic failures, but there are sensors, such as cam sensors that will fail from dirty oil and also turbochargers, you'll only go 10, 000 so many miles with you running a turbocharger
A timing chain cannot be affected by stretching your oil change 2000 miles. This entire TV news segment is garbage. What they should have focused on is that if you expect to be able to make use of any warranty claims on engine repairs at a car dealership then you will have to pay the overly high oil change fees and save every receipt from doing so.
I change my own oil, so many of these technicians have zero clue on cars unless a computer tells them what to look at .if his shirt says technicians I usually just laugh and walk away ,certified mechanics are the ones to trust
To meet fuel mileage requirements, new engines use some of the exhaust gases, and recirculating them makes it cleaner for the environment, but what it does to the engine is it clogs it up with carbon and gets the oil contaminated, and the engine will get oil starved if you don’t keep clean oil in your car
I would definitely take cars to dealerships for a oil change if my vehicle is in warranty it’s the best place for maintenance especially when the vehicle is in warranty
I always change it once it hits 40% oil life remaining. I’ve always figured better to change it one extra time per year than have major engine problems. I change mine myself for about $40 myself and do it 3 times per year ish.
Theres more to consider than mileage though. What about people that let a car idle in traffic and let a car idle with the AC on? For every mile youre sitting in traffic, it is equivalent to wear on your engine to driving 100 miles. Back between 1974 and around 1977, I had a job as a chauffer driver downtown at a major bank, and in the morning the traffic on the freeway was backed up and to go just 8 miles took over an hour. So every 2 weeks I would change my oil and I doubt it was only maybe 300 miles between my oil changes. Now if I never sit in a traffic jam ill go up to 3000 miles. But to go up to 5000 miles is crazy, and those are salesmen telling people this nonsense, dont you people know the difference between an experienced mechanic and a salesman?
Read your owners manual. The car manufacturer built it, they know when to service based on mileage. Most newer cars have this maintenance system. Don't fall for service contracts or after market extended warranties. Most dealerships won't honor them. Especially when you try to file a claim. Car shield is one of the worst.
You got to watch it at those quick lube oil change places. They're in it for the hustle, and mistakes can be apparent, like forgetting to put fresh oil in the enginge and telling the customer that his or her oil change is complete.
Don't go anywhere for a cheap oil change. You just might end up like me, driving down the road with only 2 quarts in the motor instead of 6... dude working on my truck was a certified methcanic!
As a ex mechanic people also don't look at time on oil especially the older generation they get a change done do less than a 2000 miles over a year and because they've purchased a new car on retirement they think it doesn't matter until it breaks down oil degrades the minute you start it up as the way engines work these days under extreme temperatures and pressure change your oil either every 3 months or 3000 miles it's cheap insurance against a major failure and heartbreak as most new cars are super expensive now don't let your investment go to the wreckers
You don’t need to change your oil every 3000 miles. Not unless you do a lot of engine start stops in dusty or very hot weather driving conditions. With today’s oils and synthetic oils you can go about 5000 to 6000 miles between changes. And as for the warranty denial, that’s just bullshit. I’ve never owned a car where it ever said in any warranty that I needed to keep my oil change receipts to prove I changed my oil. That’s just a scam by the auto manufacturer to try and get out of honoring their engine warranty.
The brake fluid flush is a rip off. A shop told my wife it was 2 hundred something dollars for Brake fluid flush. I told her ask them if they bleed the brakes to flush the lines as well. they said no. I told her don't do it. I showed her what they would have done and it cost 5 bucks to do at home. I told her I will take care of her care. I gave her the added bonus to flush the bad fluid out of the lines as well as replacing the old fluid in the reservoir. Hard to find honest Mechanics. I do all my own work I don't trust any of them. The timing chain thing? I would be more worried about the bearing on the crank and rods getting scuffed or pitted from acidic oil. Sounds like a bunch of BS they are just trying to rip off the customers. I had an old car i rand synthetic oil in it from day one. I was not always on time with oil changes at 107k miles I pulled the head to see the cylinder walls. they still had the cross hatch marks from the hone. I was curious to see the wear at 100k when using Synthetic only oil. I run synthetic in my modern cars and one 60's car. I run standard oil in my 1965 Valiant. Later i will check them as well and see the difference on the cylinder walls.
So they denied her extended warranty because she didn’t have receipts. I change my own oil and I have a logbook and I record it into the logbook. This is a small book where the papers are buying together and if they’re ripped out, they can be seen. Hopefully this does not void my extended warranty, not everybody takes it down the road for people to change your oil we are still capable of doing it to our own vehicle
full synthetic oil is one thing but the an off the shelf filter ??? Our 2018 Sorento 3.3 V-6 has had every oil change at the dealer.We only put 6 K on a year. ( just turned 30.750 mies ) I only go in with their coupon and it seems they always try to add on so-called advised services each time. This last services advisor was $2400 dollars worth.. Then I take it to a guy I trust and he fills me in on the actual services are needed.. Brakes are at half life ( 5 mm ) and fuel injection cleaning and transfer cace services... oh and a slight "seepage" on the oil pan gasket now.. not leaking ,no puddles... and only coved if I complain about it a few times... WOW... I have never had one issue with the SUIV.. just the service department....
Every 3000 miles is throwing money out the window. Many of today's costlier vehicles can easily go 6000 miles without needing to have their oil and filter changed. Of course, if your owner's maintenance manual states oil/filter changes at 10,000 mile intervals or 1 year, I recommend not going past 6000 miles or 1 year.
First of all, yes, always keep up with your oil changes. Second, never buy an "extended warranty" from one of these third parties! They will exhaust every avenue to not cover repairs on your vehicle!
They say change your oil every 7 to 10k. That will let your engine last 120k miles. That is it. Bait and switch. The maintenance manual stops at 120k for a reason.
People arent necessarily "putting off" their oil change.... The vehicle manufacturers recommendations exceed what other recommendations are.... Always blame the consumer, not the corporations... Its sad.... Its pathetic people get told theories on oil changes but never a "scientific reality" of what the right oil change intervals are... This is a failure of the system, not the consumers. And oil change costs are completely ridiculously priced today. Corporate greed....
Change your own oil folks
That's the best way. Then you get to decide what oil and filter to use, and you can let the oil drain as long as you want. But not everyone has a place they can do it.
I do that because otherwise I wouldn’t be sure that they actually did it.
And I do mine at 5k miles. Easy to tell when it’s due just look at the odometer.
That’s easy if you have a good, flat place to do it. Not everyone does.
@@Commentleaver-c6x My drive is on an incline. I back car in , then put ramps in front and pull up on them. Car is then level even though it's front is well off the ground.
@@johnchandler1687 come to wv and try that on a steep driveway here.
They GOUGE the HELL out of you for a SIMPLE oil change!!
I charge $20, you bring the oil and filter. I grease all fittings, if applicable.
That's why you change it yourself!
They do. Quick lube places in Pennsylvania charge $60
Why not do it yourself?
@@Skilful_basics8 The cost of the oil and filter alone are about 30 dollars. Are they allowed to have any profit at all?
Oil is relatively cheap, motors are not.
Then relatively, gasoline is almost free
@@KC9UDX.... Dumb comment🤡..
Extended warranty- ripoff...
They will NEVER give you back more than ONE THIRD of all the money YOU paid them!!!
@@Tryp-j9dToyota is having major engine failures and fixing to go belly up... Never buy anything gasoline and turbocharged
You just have to know how to play their games and keep all receipts...I use extended car warranty plans. You gotta be good at the game.
Auto manufacturer extended warranties can be good but there is absolutely no reason to buy one until your factory warranty is about to expire. Never buy an extended warranty on a new car! There is a good chance you won't have the car long enough to use it. Never buy an aftermarket extended warranty at any time.
@@lynch6642 never say never
Learn to do it yourself. 5 quart jugs of synthetic are no more than $20 at Walmart along with a eight dollar filter. I do all my own oil changes. The shops charge close to $100 for an oil change now. Ridiculous.
Walmart is good but I rather go to AutoZone an get the oil change special. I can oil with filter, air and cabin filter for $40. I change it all myself.
And of course, in YOUR brilliant observation you seem to think that everyone has
A) the property to do an oil change on.
B) has the physical capacity to do the change. Most senior citizens do not.
C) a sense of enjoyment from cleaning up the oil spilled all over the ground trying to put the used oil into a container and drive it around for miles going to the oil recycling center.
D) a proper floor jack or other lifting device and jack stands to make sure the change is done in a safe manner.
A 5 quart jug of good quality oil is closer to $30 at Walmart plus an additional $10 or so for a filter.
What trash oil are you running for 20$? Good quality oil is a min 30$ plus the filter
@@Commentleaver-c6x Be better off getting that oil change special at AutoZone for $39.99 comes with good brand oil 5 quarts of oil, oil filter, air filter and cabin air filter.
I believe car manufacturers as much as I believe the Government.
Paranoid much?
@@markmalasics3413 Clueless, much?
So spooky and vague!
Don’t listen to the sheep in the comments. Im with u brother. 👍 🫡
You'll notice the experts all agree about 5,000 is perfect... Do you have to remember some of these engines have a turbocharger and cam phasers and they require a good quality oil and filter.
Every 3000 miles
I have a “direct-injection” engine
I can smell the fuel in the oil at 3,000 miles
U got a bigger problem lol@@Mike-ij5hn
Those arent experts though. What is your definition of what an expert is? The salesman? The auto parts store clerk? You are very simple minded
@@EarlGuyton425 youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek?si=0-s6kq4lPbXg4c93
More oil changes, more money for the dealership. Synthetic should go 10000 km.
Avoid the quick change oil places big time.They put on the cheapest oil filters on which are 50 cents to a dollar.Also put on the oil filter too tight or leave it loose.Last one I seen,the oil filter was tight and it leaked at the seam.This quick change oil place ended up paying for an engine replacement.The engine had no oil in it,rods were pounding running after we put oil in it
Yes. We gave a nice used but nearly new Toyota to our grandson when he finished his military tour of duty. He took it to a quick change place, it caught fire under the hood as he drove on the interstate and the car was a total loss. I have been doing my own oil changes for about 65 years, starting when I was 13.
most dealerships are doing the same thing, it's all about the $$$
@@martyi398 Not some,My dad takes his 2019 Ram 1500 to the dealer for oil changes and they do not use cheap oil filters.Does it due to price and the truck has a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty which they have the records the oil changes have been done just in case
@@Toolaholic7 the Ford dealership uses Motorcraft oil & filters on my F-150 which I’m okay with, (been using on all my trucks last 30 years with good results) although some folks claim they are cheap & made by secondary manufacturers, which I understand that Ford isn’t necessarily in the oil & filter business
@@martyi398 Purolator makes the Motorcraft filters
Don’t check your owners manual. Just do 5000 miles or 6 months
I also don't check the dipstick level as well. Just measure exact and be done. But for this, you need the owner's manual.
Do mine every 3500 miles my car has a lot of miles lol
@@texasoweee You got a turbo?
Check your oil once a month, you can have end up with no oil on dipstick in just 3,000 miles
@@mattcee7113wouldn’t that type of oil leak be noticeable on the floor? It’s about a quart of oil lost between 6 months interval. That’s why I don’t check. Just do it every 6 months or 5k.
No, don’t “check your manual.” No matter what the manual says, get it changed at least every 5,000 miles. No more. Some of these clowns are telling you every 10,000. If you want to ruin your engine, follow that advice.
Maybe, just maybe, shops shouldn't charge $200 for an oil change, and then people would be more willing to do them.
200 bucks? What are you driving? a European sports car?
Dealerships near me are advertising 120 as a deal, that gets one 5 qts, some engines need more. 25-35 for tire rotations.
The burden will be on you when the engine blows up. And you'll get to pay for it.
@@gregorymalchuk272 it's not that black and white. Quality oils last longer, even manufacturer recommendations are longer than stickers these places put. But your own oil and learn to do it yourself or find a local trusted shop that would do it for you.
I get a full service with synthetic oil for less than $100. The expensive oil change on my truck is $150. If you're paying over $200 you're an accessory to ripping yourself off.
In this day and age, the 3000 mile oil change is literally throwing your money away... 5000 miles for conventional and 7000 miles for synthetic...
I just follow my car computer’s schedule of 5k miles, easy like clockwork
Untrue. Depends on driving type and style. 5k city miles vs 5k highway miles is not the same. If you floor it at every light vs normal take off is not the same.
@@XXtheJUMPoffXXcars computer doesnt always calculate type of driving. Depends on age and manufacture. Some only calculate mileage, others time and miles, some time miles and idle time etc etc.
Mobil One extended synthetic oil last 20k miles
But in order to stay covered under the mfr's warranty, do not extend oil change mileage or time, even if you upgrade from conventional to full synthetic oil. I'd also advise using factory oil and filter during the warranty period. Make sure any other brand of oil meets all the mfr's specifications, especially concerning viscosity.
I know a couple of people with Hyundais that had their engines go bad . They even had a recall campaign. But if you didn't have proof of every single oil change over the last 5 years, that's was Hyundai's excuse for not covering the bad motors.
If that is factual, it is likely illegal. Per the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.
@txmike1945 If you do your own oil changes, save the receipts for the oil etc. I agree you should have some proof of maintenance you can provide.
My Sonata engine failed at 124K. The dealer towed it, replaced the motor and called me to come get it. I expected to pay something for the engine belt and filters but it was 100% free. The dealer you work with makes all the difference.
I worked for Hyundai for 6 years. I call BS. You don't know what you are talking about.
@@arch3088 Would you like the dealer name and service manager too? Or maybe the tow service that took it from Tommy’s Hi Tech to the dealer? I could also mention that the Service Manager and I worked together at Nissan in the past.
Changing oil every 3k to 5k being the max is the smart thing to do.
People don't realize that gas gets by the piston rings and mixes with the oil in the pan .
The gas thins the oil which will not protect the metal on metal .
The timing chain/belt depends on oil to keep the timing chain belt adjusted properly.
Using the correct oil for year make and model is a must . Not the cheap stuff .
Incorrect. Oil analysis. Proper oil is key.
@@mrdave777 you’re somewhat correct. Yes, absolutely, you could do an oil change analysis, and spend the $35, but number one not everybody changes their own oil, and most consumers would see this is a waste. In addition, most consumers drive economy, vehicles with turbo chargers, And direct injection, which pushes increased stress on motor oil, as well as continue to see thinner and thinner grades. In addition to THAT, most consumers will drive under severe service, short trips, idling, extreme, hot and cold, etc. Even with a good full syn. 5-6k is typically a good call.
@@lukeWiz44 Somewhat? OK. Thanks
changing oil at 3K on a modern full synthetic is literally pissing away money. 5-7K depending on highway or city driving is optimal. youre not doing it too early and youre not also doing the stupid 10K that the manufacturers want you to do.
@@8MunchenBayern8 You didn’t read my comment on oil analysis….
What if you do your own personal maintenance? Can't really prove that maintenance is the main reason for the longevity and reliability of my vehicles, but mine all high mileage, have done the majority of maintenance myself, no major issues. 08 Tacoma 180K miles. 06 Jetta 189K miles. 01 Sequoia 330K miles.
Hmm lets see do a $30 oil change at home. Which takes about 20 minutes. Or pay $5000 or more for a new motor.
Yeah I'll tell grandma to get right on that....or under it!!!! 😂
get a fumoto valve and it'll only take you 10 minutes total
$5,000 is conservative, try upwards of 10k
lol my oil change supplies cost me about $80 and an engine would run me 20k parts and labor.
@@lucian7182what do you got?
Even the manufacturer-recommended 10,000 mile oil changes or 7,500 mile oil change is a recipe for disaster. 5,000/6 months is safe.
I’ve never had issues with 7500 mile oil change intervals in any of my cars running full synthetic and proper maintenance. Just run quality oils and filters. If you’re going with inferior quality oil then of course change sooner.
Unless you have a turbo charger… 3-4k… or every 4 months…
people aren't postponing their cars oil change, they are doing it themselves
They say this, and then we watch "Just Rolled In" and find a car with 98,000mi that has the factory oil and filter on it and it finally failed. Crazy. Seriously though, pay for a modern used oil analysis (UOA) to find out how often you should be changing it. A UOA can spot a failure before it happens too.
You yoostaby able to get electronic dipsticks that would do that for you. I don't know if those are still available.
My car's factory recommendation is 12,000mi or one year.
4-6k is a good rule. If you have a port injected, naturally aspirated motor, you can typically get away with longer intervals. Turbocharged direct injection- that’s a different story.
Heck just direct injection engines best not change it.
What about hybrid direct injection?
The real warning here should be to beware of ABC news. After the performance demonstrated by the moderators of the debate, ABC will never be turned on in my home.
They were a bit rough on trump. Falsehoods on both sides I think, but only trump was called out. Sad really
ABC lied in the debate
Lmao! No doubt!
*_Modern Semi-Synthetic Oils can easily go 5000 miles between oil changes and more..._*
Please don’t spread misinformation. None of this is true with modern engines, unless by lifetime of a vehicle you consider 70K.
Typical oil change costs the same as 2-3 tanks of gas. If you can afford the gas, you can afford the oil change. I can't think of a better example of "penny-wise and pound foolish" than putting off your oil changes. Yet I see it happen all the time smh. As to how often - many cars now will tell you when it needs to be done, otherwise follow the manufacturer's directions (at a minimum!). If people would just at least do this, it would eliminate 95% of internal engine failures.
an oil change for me is less than 1 tank of gas
@@EVsAreWorse4earth We aren't discussing lawn mower engines or gas tanks of 50 gallon capacity.
I agree that gas and diesel cars need an oil change. The issue is that it’s needed often and regularly . EVs do not need maintenance as much as gas cars. Oil changes every 3,000 miles or 3 month for a gas car. If they tell you to change it less often, then they want to damage your engine to sell you a new car or engine after the warranty ends. You have more possibilities of being cheated with a gas car. I know I was a mechanic, I service writers have tried to cheat me. I can tell you that mechanics hate EVs. It takes their high profits away
Noooot.
I'm a mechanic and I love my Tesla.
3000 miles is for really old cars that use conventional oil. Modern engines all use synthetic oil that is often good for theoretically up to 10k miles, though many manufacturers recommend 7-8k and I personally would do 5k. And definitely do 5k if it’s a GDI turbocharged engine. Whatever the case, 3000 on a modern engine that uses synthetic is overkill
It takes 250 tons of ore to make one car battery. No
Full Synthetic, or blend will last 6000 miles or more. Anything sooner and you're wasting money.
Not true, you have turbo charged engines and they have to be changed at earlier intervals, Toyota is going through this recall right now
You have no clue
I agree with 5-6k with a full syn.
People who say you wasting your money really annoy me. STOP BEING CHEAP, oil changes is way more cheaper than paying for a new engine.
If you drive a Kia or Hyundai always do them every 3k miles no matter what
Whatever the manuals say, or 7500 miles, whichever comes first.
A lot depends on the age & make of your vehicle, the quality of the oil you use, the way you drive …
For new cars … the first couple oil changes are the most important.
Minimum every 5000, max every 10k on synthetic... Don't get scammed w/those silly 3k changes😄
My oil change costs me a bit over $225, so I can see why people decide to postpone the procedure. However, it’s keeping the “blood” of your vehicle clean, so it’s very important to bite the bullet, & get it done.
An oil change, or a service?
Theres a big difference.
@@grunkalunka3449 ~ That’s the cost of my oil & filter change. 🤕
@@grunkalunka3449 ~ That’s the cost of an oil & filter change, for me…
Buy a good synthetic oil, won't breakdown like conventional oils, so if you get in a financial bind its not going to hurt running some extra mileage.
What we can all lear here is when a news teams covers anything. Theyre liars and misleading
Oil for NON-TURBO = every six months. Oil change for TURBO = every three months.
I don't hear the advice to keep your receipts enough. Great advice!
I change my oil (and do a tire-rotation the same time) whenever the dash "Oil Life" monitor tells me it'd due -- meaning, the Oil Life gets to 0%. Even if I wait a week or two it's no big deal because I use a quality oil filter and quality synthetic oil that can go WAY longer.
But it does seem the "0%" is every 6-7 months (I don't drive a lot) and ~5000 miles, so it all works out either way.
-- BR
That is why if you do your own oil changes( i have done about 50 now) and you have a warranty car write out a receipt(take pictures even better video of every procedure and possibly of you checking oil levels with dates on them courts and companies are jack offs so you have to be covered) even if you don't have your own business.
change every 5000 miles with synthetic oil
Cars haven't needed a 3k interval in decades. Oil manufacturing is so good now 5k should be the minimum, and some cars could do 10k.
I get mine around 4000-5000. An oil change is cheaper than an engine replacement
I change my oil and filter at 3000 miles as was recommended in the 60s. Car manufacturers lengthened oil changes to brag about how much money you save. This seems to have started when car dealerships started offering free oil changes.
Oil manufacturers have spent billions developing their base oils, additives and testing their oils for millions of miles. When they say their oil is good for 10k, 20k, 25k miles, they have the data to back it up.
This isn't the 1970s anymore. Dino oil will easily go 10k miles between changes. Full synthetic much, much longer.
No, over the years two things have changed, the engines have better metallurgy and the motor oils are way better at preventing wear. Changing every 3000 miles only harms your bank account, discarding perfectly good oil.
This is dated thinking.
Check the Guinness book of world records. A Volvo has 3 million on it. Old style oil and bearings.
Depends on what motor oil you use...conventional mineral oil vs full synthetic or blend. Changing out full synthetic at 3k is a waste
Tire rotation is BS. 10,000 miles
Not really. if you’ve ever dealt with swollen Lugnuts, you’ll understand.
I remember 50 some years ago, when I was a teenager, swollen lug nuts was a thing……
i agree.
@@lukeWiz44swollen lugnuts have nothing to do with tire rotations
@@EVsAreWorse4earth Yeah, they do. If you don’t mess with your lugs, on some makes and models, they will swell. Some drivers won’t accumulate 10k miles for 3 years. In that time, the heat cycles, moisture, and pressure will cause them to swell.
Oil Changes are cheap. Engines are not
Oil is the lifeblood of any engine. Use high quality oil of the proper type and viscosity (see owners' manual), high quality oil filter, and change regularly. It's cheap insurance. Better too often than too infrequent. No engine ever suffered from too-frequent oil changes. Oil doesn't really wear out, but it does become contaminated and the additive packages become depleted. Learn to do it yourself, and save a few bucks. Plus, you know it is done right and changing it myself is satisfying. Besides, it is very simple. You don't hafta be a mechanic to do it.
I had an 85’ Ford Escort with almost half a million miles and drove it 80 miles a day and on the weekends. I kept it maintained all the time and never had an issue. That includes changing the timing belt every 100,000 miles.
Okay, I’ve been over 10k miles on my Tesla. I’ll make an appointment with my local auto shop immediately!
Let us know how much that battery cost when it goes out, seen a dude blow his Tesla up when his battery fried cause it cost so much lol
You should def make an appointment as you might need new tires by now and definitely new wheels from all the FSD curb rash you got going on.
If your extending your oil change. Just add 1qt. Your vehicle will thank you.
Nothing wrong with going "couple thousand miles" over 3k .. as long as you check and don't run low
Folks, don't put off on regular maintenance IE oil changes or filters, or tire (good tires are not cheap) rotations. You will be sorry... My son did that to his Honda Accord four years ago, and it cost him 2,400+ to repair the vehicle. Today, he's a different person. Look at the situation like this. You either pay now or you will pay later.
The one women who said she gets an oil change every 3000 miles could be correct or incorrect depending on the year of her vehicle. For all vehicles before 2000, the rule of thumb was to get a oil change every 3000 miles, but for all newer vehicle after 2000 because vehicle engine designs became more efficient its now every 5000-6000 miles even though most user manuals for new vehicle state 7500 miles. Another good suggestion is to add either a full small bottle or half of a large bottle of Lucas Oil Stabilizer in with your oil in order to help with the engines age and vibration to stay healthy. If you add Lucas Oil Stabilizer to your oil, you have to put in one less quart of oil than is required, because your adding the Lucas Oil Stabilizer to the engine because you don't want to over oil it. Another suggestion is to get your tires rotated at least every other time you go in for a oil change. During the entire time a vehicle is in your possession you should be keeping every single maintenance service receipt log inside a 3 ring binder with document protectors with the most recent service receipt kept in the very front of the binder. This record keeping can help assist and save you multiple ways. By keeping the maintenance receipts history from at least 50,000 miles forward or for the entire period you've owned the vehicle, those documents will allow you to either trad-in or privately sell that vehicle at a higher Blue Book Dollar Value. Another thing it can do, is the documents can allow you to create a tracker of some kind so you know the exact mileage you got your oil changed, coolant change, brake fluid changed, transmission fluid changed, brake pads changed, rotors changed, new tires put on, new windshield wipers put on, new spark plugs installed, etc. And if your tracker when the last time each of these things where done at what mileage and at what mileage marker they need to be done again, you won't be taken advantage of by maintenance service centers telling your naive gullible self that you need a bunch of services that you don't actually need because your tracking when your vehicle actually needs certain services completed and I'm talking from personal experience. I am a UA-camr under my Full-Name with the same profile picture as this post with 47 videos covering 27 different category topic subjects sharing my personal knowledge and experiences with others to help others improve their overall adult lives. I've got videos on Basic Vehicle Maintenance Services and Purchasing advice, building yourself a high quality 24-72 Hour Survival Bug Out Bags, Home and Vehicle Preparedness and Readiness advice videos, several Financial Literacy advice videos, a dozen Cooking Creation Recipes videos, and more!
Stopped changing oil at 3000 miles years ago in the uk.
3k to 5k to change oil, or every 6 months if you dont drive a lot.
I change mine whenever the maintenance light comes on, synthetic oil is always red when i change it, clear yellow when i pour it in, very soon here is gonna be another oil change since im already getting near 3k miles
I always go far over my oil change dates and miles. Been doing this for 18yrs on my 2006 altima and still going strong.
The idea that the oil change is the same as the manufacture’s recommendation in the 1950s with today’s extremely high quality synthetic oil is silly.
A simple yet informative/effective piece of news.
I change my own oil every 3k miles for $20.24 total cost including sales tax using full synthetic Castrol GTX 5w-30 oil and a Toyota factory oil filter. Walmart had a sale on that full synthetic Castrol GTX oil a few months ago so I stocked up and bought almost 40 gallons. My car only uses 3.9 quarts so I have enough oil to last over 100k miles. Thankfully my Toyota is super easy to change the oil so it only takes me a few minutes to get it done. Another important fluid to replace is transmission fluid. I do that every 50k-60k miles. Don't believe the manufacturers when they say it's lifetime transmission fluid because their idea of "lifetime" is around 70k miles. I also use test strips to check when my engine coolant and brake fluid needs to be changed. My car has electric steering so I don't have to replace that fluid, but if your car has hydraulic power steering you should change that fluid once in a while too.
"I can't afford an oil change."
"No. You can't afford not to get an oil change."
Oil change, tire rotation. Priceless on your 21% Master card.
Best yet, do your OWN oil services. For one thing, you’re educating yourself and learning an invaluable skill. For another thing, you’re saving PILES of money. Finally, you get to try many different brands of oils and oil filters and ultimately discover which one is your most favorite and works best for your vehicle. Hey: who says vehicle maintenance can’t be fun??? 😎🚘
😊15k miles oil change with amsoil ss, 235k miles now.
Good approach.
For those as in the comments that have proven by their own words. Had never done an oil change themselves in their own life. All at Walmart. Vehicle ramps. Oil pan. Cat clay litter. Oil filter wrench. Socket set. Oil. Filter. Only thing not to follow as advanced. How to oil the seal on the oil filter. Always use clean oil. Cat litter if to clean up the ground. Use an oil funnel to put the dirty oil back into the containers. Take to a part store and get rid of the used oil. Supper cheap. Supper easy. Next time. All you have to buy is oil and filter. Do yourself a huge favor while changing your own oil. After the vehicle is on the ramps. In park. Engine off. Set the parking break. Take the keys with you and put them somewhere where no one can start the vehicle. If you don't feel safe. While at Walmart. Buy a pair of wheel chocks. Put them behind the rear tires. All supper cheap. A engine is not cheap. Between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. Full Syntaric oil.
go back to dealers, independent shops charge more than them lol
If all you have is $20.00, replace the filter only and top it off with cheap ATF, then change it in a few weeks. Or how about this, check the oil level and add as needed!! DERP!!
34 years old and I don't trust anyone doing my oil but me, every 3k miles, ain't no way I'm trusting these guarantees over 3k, I don't believe it.
You can continue wasting money but the data are there, with normal driving and a good oil, going 5000 to 10,000 miles between changes will not result in more wear. That is what the oil is preventing. As long as the anti-wear additives in the oil are not depleted, the protection is there. It is impossible to deplete the additives in 3K miles of normal driving.
You bet,I'm 72 and been changing my own oil since I been driving,,one car has 3,400 miles on last change,,,I'm getting on it!!😮
@@txmike1945 You do realize that the detergent-dispersant package also gets used up trying to suspend sludge, and then sludge starts plating out on all of the surfaces inside the engine.
Some vehicle manuals suggest oil changes every 7500 or 10k miles. Don't do that either.
Especially if you have an engine with turbo. Turbo is very sensitive to bad oil.
I'll be changing mine every 4k miles.
Oil is cheap, engines are expensive.
People not taking the small amount of time and money for an oil and filer change will have to spend a lot of time and money on a new or rebuilt engine. My manual says 10,000 miles. I do it every 5000. Wife's manual says 7500. I do it every 5000 or annually if less than 5000 miles driven in a year (which is most years for her.) I sold my last car with 190,000 miles.. Ran perfect. Good compression. No work other than routine maintenance (and one cam sensor) Got top dollar for it because of the maintenance records I keep. Always oil changed at more frequent than the recommended interval.
My cars have 10k mile oil changes. I change them at 10k miles. Surprise. Surprise. I never have any engine issues.
This is the way to go. 10k is way too long, even if the manual says it, such as Toyota's owner's manuals today often do. Plenty of technicians are recommending 6 months/5k oil change intervals and as a an avid DIY-er for 35+ years, I agree with that recommendation and that's what I do on my cars. I use the proper oil and OEM filters in my cars. I've never had an oil related failure in my 35+ years of driving.
@@googleusergp I challenge you to find data that shows engines will fail prematurely with 10,000 mile oil change intervals. They won't unless you use it for racing or frequent towing of heavy trailers. For normal use, the oil is so good it probably could last for at least 20,000 miles with normal driving. The oil part never goes bad, the anti-wear additives wear out with use.
@@txmike1945 Plenty of data and videos online supporting that extended oil changes have ruined engines. Just search online and you'll find plenty of example. If you want to gamble with a 10k oil change, that's up to you. The data and real life usage throw your theory out the window.
I'm well aware of oil not breaking down. However, how do you plan to practically isolate the additive package from the base stock? You can't.
@@txmike1945I'm changing mine at 5000... You may not have catastrophic failures, but there are sensors, such as cam sensors that will fail from dirty oil and also turbochargers, you'll only go 10, 000 so many miles with you running a turbocharger
A timing chain cannot be affected by stretching your oil change 2000 miles. This entire TV news segment is garbage. What they should have focused on is that if you expect to be able to make use of any warranty claims on engine repairs at a car dealership then you will have to pay the overly high oil change fees and save every receipt from doing so.
I change my own oil, so many of these technicians have zero clue on cars unless a computer tells them what to look at .if his shirt says technicians I usually just laugh and walk away ,certified mechanics are the ones to trust
To meet fuel mileage requirements, new engines use some of the exhaust gases, and recirculating them makes it cleaner for the environment, but what it does to the engine is it clogs it up with carbon and gets the oil contaminated, and the engine will get oil starved if you don’t keep clean oil in your car
I would definitely take cars to dealerships for a oil change if my vehicle is in warranty it’s the best place for maintenance especially when the vehicle is in warranty
I always change it once it hits 40% oil life remaining. I’ve always figured better to change it one extra time per year than have major engine problems. I change mine myself for about $40 myself and do it 3 times per year ish.
Theres more to consider than mileage though. What about people that let a car idle in traffic and let a car idle with the AC on? For every mile youre sitting in traffic, it is equivalent to wear on your engine to driving 100 miles. Back between 1974 and around 1977, I had a job as a chauffer driver downtown at a major bank, and in the morning the traffic on the freeway was backed up and to go just 8 miles took over an hour. So every 2 weeks I would change my oil and I doubt it was only maybe 300 miles between my oil changes. Now if I never sit in a traffic jam ill go up to 3000 miles. But to go up to 5000 miles is crazy, and those are salesmen telling people this nonsense, dont you people know the difference between an experienced mechanic and a salesman?
Read your owners manual. The car manufacturer built it, they know when to service based on mileage. Most newer cars have this maintenance system. Don't fall for service contracts or after market extended warranties. Most dealerships won't honor them. Especially when you try to file a claim. Car shield is one of the worst.
You got to watch it at those quick lube oil change places. They're in it for the hustle, and mistakes can be apparent, like forgetting to put fresh oil in the enginge and telling the customer that his or her oil change is complete.
Don't go anywhere for a cheap oil change. You just might end up like me, driving down the road with only 2 quarts in the motor instead of 6... dude working on my truck was a certified methcanic!
I have done my own oil changes since I started driving. Top 3 easiest things to change on a car.
As a ex mechanic people also don't look at time on oil especially the older generation they get a change done do less than a 2000 miles over a year and because they've purchased a new car on retirement they think it doesn't matter until it breaks down oil degrades the minute you start it up as the way engines work these days under extreme temperatures and pressure change your oil either every 3 months or 3000 miles it's cheap insurance against a major failure and heartbreak as most new cars are super expensive now don't let your investment go to the wreckers
You don’t need to change your oil every 3000 miles. Not unless you do a lot of engine start stops in dusty or very hot weather driving conditions. With today’s oils and synthetic oils you can go about 5000 to 6000 miles between changes. And as for the warranty denial, that’s just bullshit. I’ve never owned a car where it ever said in any warranty that I needed to keep my oil change receipts to prove I changed my oil. That’s just a scam by the auto manufacturer to try and get out of honoring their engine warranty.
An oil change every 3,000 miles is a complete and total waste of money!!! Go by what owners manual states!!
The brake fluid flush is a rip off. A shop told my wife it was 2 hundred something dollars for Brake fluid flush. I told her ask them if they bleed the brakes to flush the lines as well. they said no. I told her don't do it. I showed her what they would have done and it cost 5 bucks to do at home. I told her I will take care of her care. I gave her the added bonus to flush the bad fluid out of the lines as well as replacing the old fluid in the reservoir. Hard to find honest Mechanics. I do all my own work I don't trust any of them. The timing chain thing? I would be more worried about the bearing on the crank and rods getting scuffed or pitted from acidic oil. Sounds like a bunch of BS they are just trying to rip off the customers. I had an old car i rand synthetic oil in it from day one. I was not always on time with oil changes at 107k miles I pulled the head to see the cylinder walls. they still had the cross hatch marks from the hone. I was curious to see the wear at 100k when using Synthetic only oil. I run synthetic in my modern cars and one 60's car. I run standard oil in my 1965 Valiant. Later i will check them as well and see the difference on the cylinder walls.
Many cars have an oil change light that comes on. That is my cue to take the car in for maintenance.
So they denied her extended warranty because she didn’t have receipts. I change my own oil and I have a logbook and I record it into the logbook. This is a small book where the papers are buying together and if they’re ripped out, they can be seen. Hopefully this does not void my extended warranty, not everybody takes it down the road for people to change your oil we are still capable of doing it to our own vehicle
Pennzoil is the best, and never used “conventional” unless you want to accelerate your engine blowing up
Don’t listen to your dealer/owners manual about oil changes if they say anything over 5000 miles then that’s bad
Extended warranties are a scam. Changing your oil regularly isn't. Machinery likes clean oil.
This is why I change my own oil.
People need to learn about their vehicles.
full synthetic oil is one thing but the an off the shelf filter ??? Our 2018 Sorento 3.3 V-6 has had every oil change at the dealer.We only put 6 K on a year. ( just turned 30.750 mies ) I only go in with their coupon and it seems they always try to add on so-called advised services each time. This last services advisor was $2400 dollars worth.. Then I take it to a guy I trust and he fills me in on the actual services are needed.. Brakes are at half life ( 5 mm ) and fuel injection cleaning and transfer cace services... oh and a slight "seepage" on the oil pan gasket now.. not leaking ,no puddles... and only coved if I complain about it a few times... WOW... I have never had one issue with the SUIV.. just the service department....
Bad idea yes . But your bank account determines when it’s time to get changed.
Every 3000 miles is throwing money out the window. Many of today's costlier vehicles can easily go 6000 miles without needing to have their oil and filter changed.
Of course, if your owner's maintenance manual states oil/filter changes at 10,000 mile intervals or 1 year, I recommend not going past 6000 miles or 1 year.
Please stress this and share it to anyone who does not understand!!!! please!!!
First of all, yes, always keep up with your oil changes. Second, never buy an "extended warranty" from one of these third parties! They will exhaust every avenue to not cover repairs on your vehicle!
They say change your oil every 7 to 10k. That will let your engine last 120k miles. That is it. Bait and switch. The maintenance manual stops at 120k for a reason.
The news always bringing out the agenda
People arent necessarily "putting off" their oil change.... The vehicle manufacturers recommendations exceed what other recommendations are.... Always blame the consumer, not the corporations... Its sad.... Its pathetic people get told theories on oil changes but never a "scientific reality" of what the right oil change intervals are... This is a failure of the system, not the consumers. And oil change costs are completely ridiculously priced today. Corporate greed....
3,000 miles is way too soon.
5000 and no more than 6k miles.
Every 3000 miles just bring it into Jiffy Lube. Not Jiffy Lube but your local shop.
Nowadays, newer cars ask for 10000 miles oil change. Don't believe in that nonsense. Change your oil between 3000 and 5000 miles.
And if you have you oil changed at a quick lube place, always check your dipstick to make sure the oil is new, and up to the full mark.
..."my engine broke because i changed my oil too many times"
- said by: No One Ever
Does this mean Bideonomics is not working for them, lol??
Repairs nowadays cost more then the car