| Oil change recommendations have been bouncing | | | | the United States? |
| around for the last 30 years without any clear cut | | | | Well to some degree you can if you know where to |
| definition of what's acceptable and what's not. Who | | | | look. In fact rumors are starting to circulate that two |
| really decides how long you can go? Is it the vehicle | | | | major oil suppliers to Europe have let some of their |
| manufacturer's or should it be the actual oil company | | | | "super synthetics" into the United States. Now these |
| that makes the oil? Some people suggest that quick | | | | oils are not cheap, some estimates have indicated |
| lube owners know what's best for your car. | | | | that these oils cost as much as $12.00/qt. A hefty |
| After decades of 3,000 mile recommendations being | | | | price to pay for quality, but look at all the benefits, |
| forced on us with repeated advertising by the quick | | | | cleaner running engines, reduces operating |
| lubes it seems that barrier is finally being challenged. | | | | temperatures, increases fuel mileage and of course |
| Most car manufacturer's are now recommending | | | | extends the drain intervals. |
| 5,000-7,500 miles between changes. So why do the | | | | There is one company in the United States that sells |
| quick lubes keep putting that sticker in your window | | | | a very high quality synthetic oil through a network of |
| reminding you to come back in 3,000 miles? | | | | Independent Distributors. With published drain |
| If this wasn't confusing enough have you ever talked | | | | intervals of 25,000 miles these oils are becoming |
| to a new BMW, Audi or VW owner? Most if not all | | | | more and more popular all the time. The best part is |
| cars made in Germany recommend a 10,000 mile | | | | these oils can be used in any vehicle without fear of |
| interval and some BMW's are as high as 15,000 miles. | | | | voiding the warranty. |
| Long time German car owners are not surprised by | | | | Drain interval recommendations are simply that - |
| the longer drain intervals since they are generally | | | | recommendations. They are not a requirement to |
| used to the higher quality offered by the German | | | | keep your warranty valid. Oil manufacturers should be |
| Car Companies. In fact some of the dealers servicing | | | | determining the length of your oil change interval |
| these cars are charging over $80.00 for an oil change. | | | | without fear of voiding your warranty. |
| Did you ever wonder why the Germans get to go | | | | We hope that this clears up all the half truths floating |
| nearly double the miles as anyone driving an American | | | | around out there about drain intervals. Wouldn't it be |
| made car? I personally know several BMW and VW | | | | easier if the U.S. just agreed on one or two grades |
| owners that rave about the simplicity of longer drain | | | | of motor oils that exceeded all the specs required by |
| intervals. | | | | the different car manufacturers. It's way too |
| Did you know that most Europeans are on a 1 year | | | | confusing listening to all the advice out there being |
| oil change? The high quality synthetic oils used in | | | | given from car dealers, quick lubes, mechanics and |
| Europe are capable of 20,000-25,000 mile intervals | | | | just about anyone else who thinks they understand |
| and recent articles in trade publications indicate they | | | | oil. The easiest thing to do would be to adopt one or |
| want to take these intervals to 30,000 miles. Why | | | | two specs that specifically deal with drain intervals |
| can't we get our hands on these same oils here in | | | | and eliminate the guesses and opinions. |