[Responsibility2nd]

In California, in fact, roughly half of all drivers change their oil every 3,000 miles—or even more often!—despite manufacturers’ recommended intervals for new cars that may be a multiple of that number.

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I’m calling BS on that. I’m in the automobile remarketing industry. It’s common to see cars that are 5 to 10 thousand miles past the oil change due date.

I see fleet lease cars, rental cars, you name it. NO ONE changes their oil at 3,000.

[hinckley buzzard]

If you go to a quickie oil change place, as many people do, they always put a sticker in your windshield reminding you of your next oil change--at 3000 miles. IDK what fleet managers or rental car managers do, but all those people getting 3000 mile oil changes probably aren't the ones selling or trading in their cars.

[goat granny]

Being cheap helps. I never change oil until 5000 miles. Over the years have saved lots of money....

[Lx]

I’m calling BS on that. I’m in the automobile remarketing industry. It’s common to see cars that are 5 to 10 thousand miles past the oil change due date.

I agree, there's no way 50% of Californians change their oil at the 3000 mile mark.

[taterjay]

There is alot of calling BS on the FR threads today. I do agree with you because many people rack up 2 to 3ooo miles per month. You know they do not change the oil every month or month and a half.