Do I really need an engine oil change every three thousand mi.? Honda engineers do not say so.?

Question

Are we being told the truth about oil changes for the auto?

Answer 1

Mine leaks out before you have to change it as well, but with my last car I used a good synthetic or blended oil and a Fram oil filter that stated it was a long-life filter and didn't need to be changed every 3000 miles and did fine (totaled in a wreck, not engine problems is why I don't have it anymore). How about if it leaks out before 3000 miles, do you still have to change the filter? lol

Answer 2

I was told by my mechanic that it could go over that point depending on the type of driving that you do. Driving only in town, where you have to start and stop all the time is rougher on the engine than all highway driving so it would break down the oil faster and then yes you need to change it more. So depending on how you drive, and what year your car is, plus the type or brand of oil used will all have an effect on this. But they also told me not to ever go over 5000 on it. But that was for only highway driving. You should find a mechanic that you really trust and ask them what their opinion is.

Answer 3

It's best to change the oil in your car at 3,000 miles because most engines have alluminum parts that wear out faster than stanless steel parts the newer the car is the more alluminum is used to build the car the older cars have iron and steel engine parts that's why back 25 years ago the milage suggested to change oil was 7,500!

Answer 4

that depends on your driving habits. here is my belief, if you allow your car to come up to normal operating temperatures and under normal driving conditons you can go to a comfy 7500 miles. if you get stuck in long deration traffic then 3000 is a better idea. if you do alot of highway driving 7500 is a safe choice. its better oil now then back in the 70's and 80's and damn if we just added oil, changed the filter every now and then. once again my belief and your driving habits. switch to a true synthetic oil and you change the filter every 5000 and top of then change the oil about every 50,000 but the expense of the synthetic oil my not justify it and you have to have at least 30,000 before you can run true synthetic

Answer 5

if you use a good oil you can go a little longer,,but you need to use a good oil,,like a synthetic oil,,and you can go about 5 thousand,,but oil changes are important to the life of your vehicle,,if your rich,and don't Care ,,then run it till it gets 20 thousand on a oil change maybe then you,will need a new motor,,this is the difference between changing it,,or not,,hope this help,s.

Answer 6

I change mine every 3500 mi and have never had an engine problem. Synthetic oil can be changed every 10,000 mi.

Answer 7

It depends on how long you want your engine to last. Do you NEED to change it every 3000 miles, no. Should you? That's up to you.

Answer 8

You're supose to CHANGE the oil? I just keep adding to it as it leaks out.

Answer 9

Yes. It is crucial to gas mileage.It also helps reduce problems, creates a cleaner exhaust, and it is crucial to your eco-system, since it keeps air cleaner