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Today's motorist is confused. For several
years GM and several other car manufacturers have been installing a
monitor that uses a light on the dash to indicate when it's time to
change oil. But oil companies and oil change facilities continue pushing
the 3000 mile oil change interval. What's a car owner to do?
The right approach is to follow the light, and to use
AMSOIL
XL, the one oil designed for today's OEM approved extended drain
situations.
With AMSOIL
XL you still get all the other benefits of a premium synthetic motor oil
including:
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Superior wear protection so that engines last
longer
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Improved fuel economy... More miles per gallon
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Easier cold starts
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Cooler running engines in high heat
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Reduced engine deposits
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Resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown
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Increased horsepower
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Superior shear stability and film strength
In short, with AMSOIL
you get the best of everything: the convenience of longer drain
intervals and performance benefits galore. Plus, it's better for the
environment as well.
Manufacturers of petroleum-based oils have insisted
that oil needs to be changed every 3000 miles, even for these modern
vehicles with the light. Why not install an API Certified Synthetic
Motor Oil that specifically states that it can be used for 7500 miles or
six months, or longer if the OEM oil light sensor indicates as such.
AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils have been designed to go far beyond the
requirements of engine manufacturers for peace of mind as you travel
further between oil changes.
AMSOIL
XL Synthetic Motor Oils is available in
SAE 5W-30,
5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity grades.
MORE INFORMATION ON DASHBOARD MONITORS
According to a feature story in the May 2004 issue of Lubes N Greases,
"vehicles equipped with the OLS no longer specify or recommend any
mileage interval for oil changes."* As we enter 2005, more and more cars
will be going 10,000 miles and beyond without the light going on. GM has
finally cut the cord. In 2004 their "April is Car Care Month" campaign
advertised that the 3,000 mile oil change may be unnecessary. The
alternative today is total reliance on their patented Oil Life System (OLS).
*Supersize Me! GM Moves to extend drain intervals",
David McFall, Lubes N Greases, May 2004. |
