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Q. In your opinion, how reliable are the oil-life systems in new cars? Should I trust them or just keep changing the oil every 3,000 miles? Also, do the fuel injector cleaners you add to the tank actually clean, or are they just an easy money pit? - Eric, Augusta, Ga.
A. On-board monitoring of engine oil life has two major benefits. With the wide variety of operating and environmental conditions, one engine might be ready for an oil change in 2,000 miles while another could go 12,000 miles. In addition, some engines have better crankcase ventilation systems than others, which can reduce sludge and acidity, extending oil life.See the full content of this document
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Most Sensors Reliable Gauge ; of Oil System
Changing the oil at the right time protects an engine from increased wear, but justifiably doubling oil-change intervals could save hun...
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