TA1ton
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So scrolling through videos, I came across this:
If you are a car nerd like me and enjoy learning about what actually goes into the engineering of vehicles, you’ll probably like the video. But the TLDR version for those who aren’t that interested is this: Guy visits Mobil 1 testing facilities to learn how they prove that an oil can last for 20,000 miles.
Now I grew up old school...with my vehicles taking conventional oil every 3,000 miles. My Jeep is the first vehicle I’ve owned that uses synthetic oil. So it really struck me as odd that the manual doesn’t give a service interval for oil changes...it basically says to change it when the computer tells you. (And please, if I somehow missed the interval, please correct me...*EDIT: I did see the “under no circumstances to exceed 10,000 miles but that’s not exactly a specified regular interval, just a worst case*) But the results from Mobil 1 can’t really be denied...their tests show that a 20,000/1 year oil is perfectly fine to use. (The video does state that Mobil 1 does recommend changing oil at manufacturers intervals if under warranty) It basically comes down to whether or not you are comfortable going that long...I mean obviously changing your oil sooner will mean less wear on your engine, but the same could be said for 3,000 mile intervals I suppose.
I know there have been more than a few discussions on oil here on the forum...and I’m not saying 20,000 miles is a good idea...just simply stating that it seems like oil has come a long way and maybe we can put some of our worries to rest. I wonder how long until 20,000 miles becomes the standard?
If you are a car nerd like me and enjoy learning about what actually goes into the engineering of vehicles, you’ll probably like the video. But the TLDR version for those who aren’t that interested is this: Guy visits Mobil 1 testing facilities to learn how they prove that an oil can last for 20,000 miles.
Now I grew up old school...with my vehicles taking conventional oil every 3,000 miles. My Jeep is the first vehicle I’ve owned that uses synthetic oil. So it really struck me as odd that the manual doesn’t give a service interval for oil changes...it basically says to change it when the computer tells you. (And please, if I somehow missed the interval, please correct me...*EDIT: I did see the “under no circumstances to exceed 10,000 miles but that’s not exactly a specified regular interval, just a worst case*) But the results from Mobil 1 can’t really be denied...their tests show that a 20,000/1 year oil is perfectly fine to use. (The video does state that Mobil 1 does recommend changing oil at manufacturers intervals if under warranty) It basically comes down to whether or not you are comfortable going that long...I mean obviously changing your oil sooner will mean less wear on your engine, but the same could be said for 3,000 mile intervals I suppose.
I know there have been more than a few discussions on oil here on the forum...and I’m not saying 20,000 miles is a good idea...just simply stating that it seems like oil has come a long way and maybe we can put some of our worries to rest. I wonder how long until 20,000 miles becomes the standard?
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