How to Know When to Change Your Oil at American Brake Centers Inc.Posted January 15, 2023 7:59 AMToday in the American Brake Centers Inc. auto care blog, we're going to talk to Louisville drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for American Brake Centers Inc. customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer's shortened the published intervals for several of their engine models. They originally published intervals that extended out to a much as 8,000 miles (13,000 kilometers). But if your recommended interval is 6,500 miles (10,000 kilometers) and you go over another thousand miles or couple of thousands of kilometers, you're getting into heavy sludge territory. You absolutely need to follow mileage intervals very closely. And don't forget your severe service schedule. If you do a lot of stop and go driving in KY, short trips, drive in dusty or polluted Louisville conditions, hot or cold weather or haul heavy loads, you're driving in severe service conditions. Your American Brake Centers Inc. service advisor can help you determine which schedule to follow. American Brake Centers Inc. | ||
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