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**Title:** Investigation into Oil Change Intervals
**Key Findings:**
* Many car owners follow dealership recommendations for oil changes (e.g., every 5,000 km or 6 months)
* However, most owner's manuals suggest longer intervals (e.g., up to 12 months or 16,000 km)
* An investigation of 6 dealerships found that 4 recommended more frequent oil changes than the owner's manual
* Oil analysis on a test vehicle (2013 Jeep Wrangler) showed the oil was still good after 8 months/1,000 km, contradicting the dealership's recommended 5,000 km interval
* Experts suggest dealerships may push for more frequent oil changes as a sales tactic to increase opportunities for upselling other services
**Takeaway:** Always consult your owner's manual for recommended oil change intervals, as following dealership advice may result in unnecessary changes, wasting money and generating hazardous waste.
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1. **Oil Change Intervals**: Some car owners change their oil every 6 months, while others follow the owner's manual recommendations.
2. **Owner's Manual Recommendations**: Many modern owner's manuals suggest oil changes at intervals of up to 12 months or 16,000 kilometers.
3. **Dealership Recommendations**:
* A Honda dealership recommended following the owner's manual (up to 12 months or 16,000 km).
* An Acura garage advised similarly (dashboard indicator or up to 12 months/16,000 km).
* A Fiat facility recommended oil changes every 6 months or 10,000 kilometers.
* A Dodge dealership suggested every 6 months.
* A Ford dealer recommended every 6 months, 8,000 kilometers, or 4,800 miles.
4. **Expert Opinion**: Mark Winton, a licensed mechanic, states that the owner's manual overrides dealership recommendations.
5. **Oil Change Monitoring Systems**: Modern cars often have systems that alert drivers when an oil change is required.
6. **Test Results**:
* A 2013 Jeep Wrangler's oil was tested after 8 months and 1,000 kilometers (with no oil change message).
* The oil analysis showed slight degradation but was still in good condition.
7. **Projected Oil Life**: The tested oil was estimated to be good for another 3,000 to 4,000 kilometers.
8. **Former Service Adviser's Insight**: Lucas Leung suggests dealerships may recommend more frequent oil changes to increase sales opportunities.
9. **Dealership Responses**:
* Dodge and Fiat stood by their service advisors' recommendations.
* Jeep had no additional comment.
* Ford confirmed that owners should consult their owner's manual for oil change intervals.
10. **Canadian Vehicle Statistics**: There are approximately 50 million cars in Canada, with potential for significant hazardous waste from frequent oil changes.