How often do I need to change the engine oil? This is probably a difficult problem that every car owner will ponder.
I changed the engine oil last year, can the oil in the oil tank be driven for thousands of miles this time before it needs to be maintained and changed? There are many claims about the life of engine oil, which is dizzying. Some people say that the fully synthetic engine oil can be driven for 20,000 kilometers before changing, and some people suggest that 5,000 kilometers should be returned to the car for maintenance. So, what's the truth? Let's find out.
First of all, the life of an oil is not a definite number, it depends on many factors. For example, what brand of motor oil are you using? Synthetic or semi-synthetic? Furthermore, what is your driving environment? Is it often congested in urban areas or unobstructed in the suburbs? What are your driving habits? Is it gentle and steady or playing drifting? These conditions can affect the life of the oil.
Secondly, engine oil manufacturers have an official data on the service life, such as some top fully synthetic engine oils claim to be able to drive up to 20,000 kilometers. However, this data is not absolute, it is only the result of testing under certain conditions. Just as there is a gap between the theoretical value and the actual situation of the cruising range of new energy vehicles, it is difficult to have a definite criterion for the life of engine oil.
Therefore, we should not be bound by any one number, but should decide the timing of the oil change according to our actual usage. If you drive in a good environment, have good driving habits, and use genuine synthetic engine oil, it is completely feasible to change it only once after 15,000 kilometers.
But most of us don't have such a good driving environment and good driving habits. Friends who often drive in urban areas know that congestion is everywhere and you have to pay fines at every turn. Driving in such an environment, you can imagine the heavy load on the engine. Fully synthetic motor oil is good, but it is difficult to withstand such a test.
Therefore, for most people, it is better to change the oil according to the standard of 10,000 kilometers. Even if you use top-quality synthetic engine oil, you may need to change the oil after 8,000 kilometers when used in harsh environments.
In order to make money, some unscrupulous merchants will boast that the engine oil can be used for 20,000 kilometers, and if you are fooled, you will reap the consequences. The reliability of a car is not a child's play, and if something goes wrong, it can lead to a tragedy. Remember, when it comes to engine maintenance, never leave anything to chance.
According to authoritative tests, even in the most ideal environment, some engines will show slight signs of wear after 12,000 kilometers of use. It is not difficult to imagine the terrible consequences of using 15,000 kilometers without oil change in a harsh environment.
We all use our cars for the sake of travel, and it may not hurt to extend the oil change interval a little once in a while. But if you blindly covet a small bargain, you may end up hurting the overall situation. Even if the cost of changing the oil is indeed expensive, what is it compared to an engine overhaul?
A good car, from purchase to scrapping, the maintenance cost adds up to tens of thousands of yuan? In this case, why not spend more time on vehicle maintenance to avoid the trouble caused by negligent maintenance? Good habits come from a good attitude, and maintaining an engine is all about maintaining money.
As a senior car owner, I suggest that you still follow the steps and maintain 10,000 kilometers once. If the driving environment is really too bad, it will be shortened to 8,000 kilometers. After all, the engine is the heart of the whole vehicle, and once something goes wrong, the maintenance cost is urgent. Rather than paying for it after the fact, it's better to maintain a good habit of regular maintenance from the beginning.
The ancients said well, "Don't take evil as small, don't do good as small." For the seemingly trivial matter of changing the oil, everyone should also be cautious. A race car is slowly run in this way in the right way, and if it is not well maintained, it will give up halfway. Let's work together to escort your car with practical actions and inject lasting power into it!