How Often Should an Oil Service Be Performed? Our Thoughts…

We know this video will have many people disagree. The point of this video is to show what we recommend to our clients and why that is. It’s worked for us for many years and we think it would work for you as well whether you’re a shop owner or a DIYer. We hope you take everything the Professor says into consideration as he walks you through our thoughts. We hope this helps. Enjoy!

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[michaelllamas]

I had a 2012 Charger 5.7 hemi. After buying it I heard and read hundreds of stories about how the engine would rattle, eat cams, lifters oil pumps. I changed the oil every 6, 000 miles using 5-20 synthetic Pennzoil. I used the Wix oil filter every change. Unfortunately the car was totaled by another vehicle. It had 176, 488 miles on it. The quietest engine I ever had. No rattling, knocking or oil consumption issues. I did the changes myself! Trust issues. You maintain them and they will last.

[jaythorne]

Regardless of whether changing the oil more frequent makes the engine last longer ...it still get s somebody under the hood more often to check things, because the average custemer today just turns the key and drives it...

[tonywhite]

i like the saying 'oil is cheap engines are not'

[crodriguez]

What a truthful and trustworthy person! Thank you for being a good guy!! Wix and Mann are the best!!

[dennismeunier]

My 2007 Toyota Camry has over 411, 000 miles on it. Always changed oil and filter every 5, 000 miles and haven’t ever changed the transmission oil. It’s my daily driver putting 600 miles a week on it. Still going strong and might use half quart of oil between oil changes. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[golfmaniac]

I agree 100%. I usually go half of the factory recommended mileage. The car I have now now is 10, 000, I go 5, 000. I consider the extra cost of the oil will be far less than the repairs you will do otherwise.

[benniestander]

Agreed. I have been servicing my own cars for 25 years. And everything you said is true.

[jeffsonsmith]

Personally, I don't agree with the 7K interval. I have 4 Toyotas to maintain, I change the oil in them every 4, 000 miles. That may be a bit early, but I go by the belief that oil and filters are relatively cheap, engines are not.

[josephchamberlain]

I agree. Proper oil, wix filter every 5000. It’s not a guarantee on the motor but it’s the cheapest and easiest action we can take to get a good long lasting outcome.

[darrellyoder]

Very helpful video. I am grateful for the independent shop that I take my car to. They aren't the cheapest, but they are honest and do quality work.

[hugorof]

I'm from Spain and last weekend did my Audi A7 3.0 TDI oil service. Manufacturer sais to do It every one year or 15k kms (9k miles) un fix intervals or 30k kms (18k miles) un longlife intervals. I do it every year and this year, with only 4k miles. Using Mann filter and Amsoil 5w30 LS European Car Formula. If You're take Care of your Car, your Car will take care of you and your pocket

[JrSpitty]

I prescribe to the 5k / 6months on full synthetic. I do this work for a living and see what happens to engines day in and day out for people who try and extend the oil service interval. I might enjoy putting motors in other peoples vehicles, but not mine!

[steverichdrummr]

I'm a non-pro DIY'er and I believe 5, 000 is the absolute max I'll go on my fleet of about 12 cars (Family included). I do believe in high quality oil and filters as well, WIX is great and I also go to the dealer for OEM filters.I don't care what anyone else does, but I don't want gunk building in my family and friends engines. I want them to last 300, 000 or more miles, and they do. Thanks

[slipperyblueclay]

Love the thorough work that you perform on autos. I was changing my own oil back in the 70s on my Dodge Dart. The pandemic brought me back. Yes, I buy Wix filters for my cars and my riding lawnmower. I went to full synthetic during the pandemic.

[brandonbogart]

💯 % agree. Honest, educated, professional video. Thanks more making it for the uniformed. Not only for longevity but for reliability while you own/drive it also

[CrazyPetez]

Here’s part of the ton of replies you predicted. I totally agree with you. Top quality, and top quality oil. One point you didn’t touch in, was turbocharged engines. They seem to be harder on oil, and should have oil changes done more frequently than for non-turbo engines. The turbo chargers stress the oil, mainly with heat. The Oil-Life Monitor on my 2.7L V6 Edge requests oil, changes at about the 5, 000 interval. I comply with full synthetic oil.

[ysitrim]

Great topic i change my oil every 5, 000 miles.

BTW you are telling the truth!

[coastalbeer]

I am 71. Yeah, old. I get it. I change my oil every six months. I buy the cheapest oil on sale. I sometimes buy more than I need if the price is really low. I been doing this for going on 55 years now. I am old. All my engines runs great. With the money I save, I take my honey out for a movie and a meal. Sometimes I take my wife!😅

[SuperDagbo]

You are 1000% right. My wife has a 2023 RAV4, I change the oil and filter every 5000 miles Full Syn. I have a 2003 ford f-150 supercrew 4x4 only 120, 000 miles bought new. Drive it 16 miles around time to work. Change oil every 3, 000 miles multi-syn.

[robertparamore]

Great video. You know what's best for you and your customers. 30 yr vet knuckle buster, 1st year shop owner. New to the channel. You're going to make me a lot of money and a lot of happy customers. Thank you all.