THREE MONTHS OR THREE THOUSAND MILES” AND OTHER OIL CHANGE MYTHS

Описание: Bigfoot. The Loch Ness Monster. Elvis is alive. What do all these have in common? They are myths. Okay, maybe not Bigfoot. He’s probably real. But, believe it or not, Washington did not really cut down a cherry tree as a kid, cracking your knuckles won’t lead to arthritis, and you can’t get warts from toads. Oh, and lightning can strike the same place twice.

When it comes to the engine oil in your car, truck, or SUV, there are some prevailing myths as well. These myths have been around for years. Some are based more in marketing strategy than in reality. Some are rooted in past practices that have changed over time. New technologies have rendered old ways obsolete. But today, they are myths nonetheless.

If you execute an internet search for “3,000 mile oil change myth,” the first thing you are likely to run into is a Wikipedia page that reads:

The 3,000 mile myth refers to a common belief, particularly in the United States, that all motor vehicles should have their motor oil changed at least every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) to maintain their car engine.

This is probably the most often-repeated oil change myth. But where did it come from? And why is it still so widely-believed? Let’s explore answers to this and other oil change myths.
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