When to Change Motor Oil

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How often should I change my motor oil? Learn how to change motor oil with tips and techniques from this free video.

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When to Change Motor Oil
Hi! My name is Dean and on behalf of expertvillage.com, in this clip we are going to talk about when should you change your oil. Your oil should really be changed every 3,000 miles as oil can only hold so much dirt and when the oil becomes dirty, then the friction becomes greater, the wear becomes greater in your engine and the life of your vehicle will be compromised. Your initial purchase on your vehicle was very substantial and I am sure you want to maintain that. You can look at your owner’s manual as they will suggest when it should be changed.

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Expert: Dean attended a 2 year auto-tech program in 1976, has a long standing history as a local mechanic, and now manages two oil change stores that service an average of 40 vehicles each per day. Read More