5 myths about oil changes

Many myths have grown up around oil changes that can harm your engine or your wallet. Here are the five most popular ones worth settling.

Myth 1: Oil is changed by mileage only

Not true. Oil also ages over time, which is why the rule is to change it once a year, even at low mileage.

Myth 2: The more expensive the oil, the better

What matters is compliance with the manufacturer’s approval, not the price alone. A cheap oil with the right approval can be better than an expensive one without it.

The remaining myths

• Myth 3: The oil filter can be changed every second oil change — false, always with the oil
• Myth 4: Engine flushing is always necessary — no, it depends on the situation
• Myth 5: Every 5W30 oil is the same — they differ in approvals and intended use

If you want to be sure the oil is chosen correctly, leave it to us — we’ll change the oil with call-out and the right selection.