Category: Service Intervals

Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. Let's examine a couple of the more popular rants...

Following a regular maintenance schedule, like our personal diet and exercise plans, is actually critical to preserving your investment.

Every item has a recommended interval and it’s hard to keep it all straight.

You've probably heard the old rule of thumb: Change your oil every 3,000 miles/ 5,000 kilometers or 3 months, whichever comes first. But some car manufacturers have introduced extended oil...

Did you know that a modern engine would not run for more than a few months using motor oil formulas from 30 years ago? Today's automotive fluids contain a much...

A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be confusing....

Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your...