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  2. When Should You Change Your Oil? - AOL

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    Conservative estimates for oil-change intervals used to be as low as 3000 miles, before significant improvements in fuel-delivery systems, engine materials, manufacturing methods, and oil chemistry.

  3. 3,000 mile myth - Wikipedia

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    With modern synthetic oils and new tests such as BMW's LL ("long life") oil specifications, most current cars can go over 6,000 miles (9,700 km) before needing an oil change. Even most modern conventional oils (also called mineral oils) can take a car engine at least 5,000 miles (8,000 km) before needing an oil change. [1] [2] [3] [4]

  4. Motor oil - Wikipedia

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    This has led to a campaign by the California EPA against the "3,000-mile myth", promoting vehicle manufacturer's recommendations for oil change intervals over those of the oil change industry. The engine user can, in replacing the oil, adjust the viscosity for the ambient temperature change, thicker for summer heat and thinner for the winter cold.

  5. Synthetic oil - Wikipedia

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    Synthetic oil is a lubricant consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially modified or synthesised. Synthetic oil is used as a substitute for petroleum-refined oils when operating in extreme temperature, in metal stamping to provide environmental and other benefits, and to lubricate pendulum clocks .

  6. Valvoline - Wikipedia

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    By the 1890s, Valvoline oil was associated with winning race cars. [8] During the early 20th century, Valvoline was the recommended motor oil for the Ford Model T. [4] In 1949, Ashland Inc. purchased the Freedom-Valvoline Company. [9] By 2016, Ashland's Valvoline subsidiary accounted for about 37% of the parent company's annual revenue. [4]

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