Right, and have data over time to see if it makes any difference in the long run. Right now it's just what people's tummys tell them.
New vehicle oil change < 2000 miles
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Since it's new and has a warranty, do as the manual/OLM says.
Oh and their warranty.
Change now. Change at 5K miles. Change every OLM at 50% on out. Oil changes are cheapest thing you can do to keep engine in good shape.
It's a new car. Do whatever is required to keep the warranty valid. If this means changing the oil every 6 months regardless of mileage, you should do that.
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I'm in this boat. New engines get changed early. Then normal routine usually with same oil choice.
With my cars, I pay no attention to whatever warranty the says. I pay attention to what will prolong the life of my
engine, cooling system, transmission. If anything, I will look at the maintenance schedule and do a lot of my maintenance
at about 50% of what the manufacturer recommends.
You could neglect the maintenance of "most" any car and it would make it through the warranty period.
And in the back of my mind, I realize auto makers want to sell more cars. Have we forgotten the "life time"
fluids we never need to change????
As most of you know, I purchase cars with 300k as my minimum goal. If you are a regular trader, I'd just go by the owner's
manual.
engine, cooling system, transmission. If anything, I will look at the maintenance schedule and do a lot of my maintenance
at about 50% of what the manufacturer recommends.
You could neglect the maintenance of "most" any car and it would make it through the warranty period.
And in the back of my mind, I realize auto makers want to sell more cars. Have we forgotten the "life time"
fluids we never need to change????
As most of you know, I purchase cars with 300k as my minimum goal. If you are a regular trader, I'd just go by the owner's
manual.
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