Check your Number is a fast, simple to use app that looks up the manufacturer recommendation for how often to change your vehicles oil. Its not 3,000 miles anymore!
Check Your Number needs no internet connectivity to work (all data is onboard) and covers most cars that are sold in the US, 2000 model year and later. Simply enter the Year, Make and Model and Check Your Number immediately lists the number of miles your engine was designed to go in between oil changes.
Advances in modern engine designs and improved oil formulas have made the 3,000-mile oil change obsolete. The old standard of 3,000 miles is woefully out of date and no longer applies to most cars. Many cars, even older models, can be driven up to 5,000, 7,500, 10,000, and even 15,000 miles before needing an oil change.
Under normal driving conditions, cutting back to the automaker’s recommended intervals will not affect your car’s engine, auto performance, or warranty.
You will save money, and save the environment from literally gallons of used oil.
If you change your oil yourself, please remember to recycle your use oil.
By volume, used motor oil is one of the largest hazardous waste streams in California: Almost 115 million gallons are sold in the state each year. While about 70 percent is collected after use, it continues to be a serious environmental problem because it is insoluble and contains heavy metals and toxic chemicals. It makes its way into lakes, streams, and oceans via the storm water system and endangers fish, waterfowl, insects, and other aquatic life. In addition, one gallon of used motor oil can foul the taste of 1 million gallons of water.
For more information, check http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/UsedOil/Info/