Oil Changes are Changing

Oil changes are changing - KSN TV, Kansas News and Weather

WICHITA, Kansas – SAE 5W-40. CI-4 PLUS. They all have less ZDDP these days. That can be shown using OLMs and don't worry, it's all regulated by the API.

Are you lost? If so, you're not alone. Motor oil can be confusing. So we've enlisted the help of three professionals to get to the bottom of it.

Many drivers and even some companies still abide by the decades long three months or 3,000 mile oil change rule. Is it still needed?

No.

The industry standard is now 5 to 7,000 miles. Some newer model vehicles can even go 10 to 20,000 miles ...