Do It Yourself

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When should you change your oil and filter?

You will find any number of answers as to how often you should change your oil. When you take your car to a garage they will automatically put a sticker on your windshield to remind you when 3,000 miles are going to be up and expect to see you back then. Some manufacturers of the newer model automobiles recommend 6,000 miles. You may not need to have the oil filter changed with every service as it is often recommended that they are changed every second oil change.

Many mechanics do not consider it to be a good idea to change your oil and leave a dirty filter in your vehicle. The argument for changing your filter with every oil change is based on the fact that doing so leaves a full quart of old oil in the engine. This old oil is, of course, dirty. Considering that the reason for changing your oil is to enable your vehicle to function more effectively, it is reasonable to assume that leaving a quart of dirty oil in engine is going to negatively affect your vehicle’s performance.  

Your oil and filter can actually be changed even more frequently. By ensuring that you vehicle is running with clean oil and a clean filter, you will save money on gas consumption and also avoid potentially expensive repairs. Considering this, how much do you really save by waiting to change your own oil and filter every 5 or 6,000 miles without the benefit of having a professional mechanic look at your vehicle on a regular basis?

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