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Extended oil drains may decrease costs

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When switching over to full synthetic motor oils with extended drainage intervals, it is important that the motor oil is the right viscosity and that it meets manufacturer specifications.
When switching over to full synthetic motor oils with extended drainage intervals, it is important that the motor oil is the right viscosity and that it meets manufacturer specifications.
Photo courtesy of Amsoil

This oil pan was taken off a taxi cab that had oil changes every 15,000 miles. Observe the obvious lack of sludge build up thanks to the use of synthetic motor oil.
This oil pan was taken off a taxi cab that had oil changes every 15,000 miles. Observe the obvious lack of sludge build up thanks to the use of synthetic motor oil.
Photo Courtesy of Amsoil

These cylinder heads from the same taxi cab also have almost no sludge build up, even after extended stop and go driving on Las Vegas streets.
These cylinder heads from the same taxi cab also have almost no sludge build up, even after extended stop and go driving on Las Vegas streets.

Back in the 1970s when most motors took 10W40, oil changes were required every 3,000 miles. A lot has changed in 40 years.Engine designs and advances in lubricant technology have made extended intervals mainstream on many light duty vehicles, with OEM-recommended intervals of as high as 15,000 miles between oil changes or, in rare cases, even higher. Fleets that run automotive hybrids, such as a Chevrolet Volt, might not change the oil for more than 20,000 miles. SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS OPEN...
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Extended oil drains may decrease costs

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