First, let’s address those little dash reminders, if your ride has one. Their intervals are chosen by an algorithm that takes into account engine speed, engine hours, engine load, operating temperatures, and a host of other specs. But no matter how advanced or expensive your chariot is, these systems don’t have any components to actually
test the oil to determine contaminant levels. They’re an educated guess at best.
Secondly, most of us driving passenger vehicles don’t “wear out” our engine oil, or expose it to such extreme operating conditions that it breaks down. The need to change it is directly related to the number of contaminants in it. There are the byproducts of burning gasoline or diesel; metal filings; and water. That last one comes from the condensation that occurs in colder temperatures, and water can accumulate and mix with the engine oil under very common winter driving conditions. Short, slow runs that don’t get the engine up to full operating tempera
First, let’s address those little dash reminders, if your ride has one. Their intervals are chosen by an algorithm that takes into account engine speed, engine hours, engine load, operating temperatures, and a host of other specs. But no matter how advanced or expensive your chariot is, these systems don’t have any components to actually
test the oil to determine contaminant levels. They’re an educated guess at best.
Secondly, most of us driving passenger vehicles don’t “wear out” our engine oil, or expose it to such extreme operating conditions that it breaks down. The need to change it is directly related to the number of contaminants in it. There are the byproducts of burning gasoline or diesel; metal filings; and water. That last one comes from the condensation that occurs in colder temperatures, and water can accumulate and mix with the engine oil under very common winter driving conditions. Short, slow runs that don’t get the engine up to full operating tempera
Winter car care if your car is sitting in the driveway
If you are not driving as much during these winter months, don t forget about your necessary car maintenance. Author: Bill McGinty Updated: 5:41 PM EST February 18, 2021
CONCORD, N.C. As icy and pouring rain descended across the Carolinas Thursday and with so many people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Carolinians are not driving as often.
While that might be good news when it comes to putting serious mileage on your vehicle, it can be bad news for other aspects of your car.
Car care should be a year-round concern.