Do i need to change oil in my truck every 3000 miles?
I drive this truck about 1 or 2 time a month do i have to change the oil every 3000 miles if i don't drive this truck often will it affect the engine?
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Please give the make model and year, and how far do you drive it on these outings?
"Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.7L 1996 i drive between 30 to 50 miles per month.""
OK that's a good long drive each single time, and will get the oil hot enough to boil off any water or fuel contaminants. Clearly your oil change intervals will then be time-based and not mileage based, so forget the 3000 mile criterion, which is a myth in any case. I'd definitely go to synthetic oil, which is much longer lasting, will coat the engine surfaces better between drives, and change it yearly.
http://www.elf.com/en/advice-corner/synt...
4 months or 4000 miles. Viscosity breakdown is a combination of time and use. As stated previously some oils claim 7500 miles. It would be good to check the oil you use and see if it has time/miles recommendation.
4 months or 4000 miles. Viscosity breakdown is a combination of time and use. As stated previously some oils claim 7500 miles. It would be good to check the oil you use and see if it has time/miles recommendation.
Today's engines and motor oils are much better quality than the ones of our grandparents. It's old school thought to change the oil every 3000 miles. It is best to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Many do not require oil changes until 7500 miles, unless the vehicle is driven under "harsh" conditions. Harsh is usually defined as heavy-duty use, such as taxis, or vehicles that spend a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic such as freeway tie-ups. In these cases the engine oil gets more wear because of the time the engine spends running more than based on the car's motion. Obviously, you won't go wrong changing the oil every 3000 miles, but you may be wasting a rather large amount of money over the life of the engine.