The truth about oil change intervals and analysis
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Dave, Miles and Joey interview Lake Speed Jr to analyze the best way to build, break in, and maintain engines for the best performance. Check out Lake Speer Jr’s oil analysis here - www.speediagnostix.com/shop/p...
Thanks for letting me visit. It was great seeing the shop and talking about engines and my favorite topics - piston rings and motor oil!
@themotoroilgeek I was a fan of your Dad in racing. He was the king of doing a lot with so little. He also raised a great son. I was and Automotive tech for over 50 years and a race fan and a short track racing engine builder for most of that time. I love listening to people who know their job and back it up with test results and technical skill. You seem to be so passionate and not just a career. Not many of people like you around any longer. You also always seem to be happy with your life. That is a bonus! I believe that you were at Gibbs when Toyota started in Nascar. The Camshaft failures they had seem to have had was a huge problem and it appeared that the Driven motor oils seem to have helped. That says a lot. Thank goodness we have roller lifters in NASCAR now. Keep up the passion and intelligence as it makes you a rare person these days.
Thanks for going out to Utah and meeting with Dave and the crew while you were there. And Lake you do a great job making tribology easy for us to understand and all of the Information gained from Science Sir. I'm scared thinking about getting my 2005 6.0l back on the road, it has been sitting for 11 months due to me having a fall. But I need to get going again.
With the cost of new cars and maintenance through the life of the vehicle, the cost of maintenance and oil changes is diddly squat compared to having a new engine built. Same thing applies to transmissions and brake systems. Maintenance and fluid changes are going to save you money hands down in the long run.
In the 2 years since I bought my brand new Toyota, I’ve done 4 oil changes in 8,500 miles because of the conditions I drive in. Short trips 6 days a week. If you pull the dipstick out and the oil is dark, it will be solid black when you pull the drain plug out. I don’t let my vehicles get to that point, so I will assume that I can get 300k miles on the original engine. ????
YT must be suppressing your channel because I’m all about your subject matter and you’ve never popped up on my home page. Thanks for the great video
"There are no secrets, there's just stuff I don't know." That is the million dollar quote. Never lose your curiosity, be a life long learner; regardless of whether you dig ditches or launch space craft, stay curious and teachable.
We are naturally curious. As young kids, we ask all kinds of questions. Never discourage a curious kid from asking questions. Never tell a kid you ask too many questions.
I will used this a quote Thanks and God bless you
There are plenty of secrets they try to keep you from learning.
A-men bro!
The insatiable hunger for knowledge is what makes/keeps these guys great. No ego, no shortcuts, just seeking the best way to construct a product. Awesome job.
Are you for real? The amount of ego stroking they were doing to each other took up so much of the video I gave up trying to find the part about motor oil.
@@ebaziukbecause it’s a real interaction they’re not really trying to play it up for the camera it’s just coming along
@@lamp7746 In editing they chose to leave that part in. They want the public to see this time wasting circle of jerks.
@@ebaziukis it fair to say your not a subscriber? I’m guessing it’s fair to say you’re a cliff note kinda guy vs a full documentary kinda guy! Nothing wrong with being a cliff note guy, just recognize the content ur watching b4 bashing them ! They were doing nothing more than a question and answer. Dave clearly had two or three ahah moments in this video where he realized they were doing something wrong, if he was trying to puff his chest out and inflate his ego he would have edited those moments out!
@@kenwillis8487 Right I'm not a subscriber I did a search for something and the headline advertised to answer that question... It felt like a bait and switch, I ran out of patience and time before they got past the circle jerk.
I swear i could listen to these guys all day. Most engineers built some pretty cool stuff but never got their hands dirty. These guys know their stuff
and you don't have Tinnitus? 🤔
Really good engineers do get our hands dirty, and the techs respect us because of it, just like we respect them.
I appreciate you put yourself on camera and said "this is what I do, tell me if it's right or wrong, and why". And there were honestly a thing or two he asked you to adjust. Some places would never let that see the light of day. However, it makes me respect your work more! If my engine builder isn't learning, their product isn't getting better
Well said!!
Yep. totally agree ! it's cool 😎 to see Them Learning too ! & then Putting that knowledge to the test to see if it actually pans out in the real world. Us Being the Flys on the Wall is incredible !
It’s a shame the manufacturers have stopped learning. Internal timing belts for example.
Thankfully the boomer mentality of "I already know everything" is fading out.
@@maxnovakovics2568 How about your mentality of lumping people into groups of perceived behaviors instead of thinking of people as individuals? Can that fade out too?
Lake Speed Jr has so much knowledge that I gladly watch anything he has to say
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He sucks
@@El_Peto Too hard for you
Facts
and one of the few people that pronounces Porsche correctly.
I used oil analysis when I was an owner operator. The condition of the oil tells you so much about the condition of your engine. I never experienced a single catastrophic failure in millions and millions of miles of operation. Your oil tells you what is wrong well before any kind of failure and you can get it scheduled for repair in plenty of time. We used 1 micron oil filtration and sampled every 15000 miles on our MBE4000s and made engines everyone told me would die around 850,000 miles all run 1.5-2 million miles before rebuilding. We bought them around 550-600k miles and ran them as team trucks. Most reliable trucks I ever owned.
What kind of oil filter did you use? Even Cat filters only go to 2 microns.
Yep, I worked on aircraft for years and you run UOA on everything from engines to gearboxes and hydraulic systems. On my own car I send a sample every 5th oil change, which is around 20k miles as I like 4k intervals the best out of all the duration I tried (best balance between oil life vs the cost for my driving). For the $35 is costs to have tested, its way cheaper than letting a bearing spin or something like that.
@@arc00ta The CFM-56 engine that powers the KC-135R and commercial aircraft has an average time on the wing of 30,000 hours before a shop visit due to world-class bearings and strict UOA schedules.
I just got hooked up with a 4 pack oil test kit from Amsoil for like $120. They contract out the oil analysis to Polaris and write up a customer report too. This way I know what to expect. My truck runs 80WHP/100WTQ over stock at higher boost pressures. To keep it solid for the long run you got to put in the extra work. Plus, selling it later for top dollar goes I long way with receipts.
@@cdsmit27 Cat engineer at the filter plant told me that less than 2 microns starts to strip additives out of the oil, but this O/O seems to have made it work…
40 plus years a mech and this video was mesmerising!
If you told me this video was 10$ to watch I would have paid it with my eyes closed! So much useful informations!!! Thanks guys!
🤫 don’t give them any ideas
@@justincloward3362 There was nearly a total of 100 years of experience and knowledge in that video. It's worth something.
Yeah literally priceless information sharing here! 👍🏻👌🏻💰💵
calm down
Paying is much easier with your eyes open. Keeps you from entering the wrong amount.
I was a auto technician for 38 years and agree most engine failures and problems are due to lack of maintenance. Great talk by the way. Excellent
Absolutely yes. If all drivers/ customers would check their oil when they fuel up, we would sell more than half as many engines. What happened to the days of "full service" gas stations? They did this job for you.
"Full service" was too good to last , I still try to inform about it. I was chastising a smart ass⚗ usician w/no oil showing on his dipstick! " ..do you know what this means?" , I said. He said, "yeah, it means I need a longer dipstick!"
@@aaronsmith5433 LOL!
Even a shitass fiat/chrysler? Audi & BMW with their electrical problems and oil leaks? Modern GM plastic rear main seals?
@@Soldier1287 You forgot no quality control fords...
This was hands down, one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZhead
What a GREAT video! I have 2 associate degrees in Auto Tech and 27yrs as a line mechanic, now retired. I learned so much from this. This video should be required viewing for all line techs and motor heads!! Thank you DAC.
Bringing Dave and Lake together is a dream come true. I had to re run this show a couple of times to let it sink in ( 66 year old retired railroad engineer ). Here in Australia I run BP premium 98 and diesel. Regular oil changes and filters. Yes I drive my vehicles
was a very good education and discussion! by the way, did you run those insane freight trains across the country? i just saw a video about those.
@@TonyLasagna Yes Tony. Freight, Passenger and last 10 years hauling iron ore. EMD GE and even old Alcos. What an era.
@@brucekellett2269 awesome bruce! that’s what i was watching - the ore trains going to the port and it emptying onto the ship. also the savannah lander passenger train. man, i’d kill to hear your stories!
@@brucekellett2269 Bruce, is being a locomotive Engineer a stressful job? 🤔 I work with a guy that used to be an Engineer, now he's running production machinery. Just attempting to understand why he's not an Engineer anymore. Would valve your opinion.
Have you watched, "The Ghan" on SBS? Expires in 1 month. Comment recorded 24/4/2024. I'd be surprised if you can't see it on KZhead somewhere after then. It follows the 17 hour train trip from Adelaide to Darwin. There's 6 episode of about 3 hours each. Even if you're not that interested in trains, it's an interesting, while being a relaxing watch...the clickity clack of the train on the rails can make your eye lids heavy. I think there's a similar one on the Indian Pacific, the 65 hour trip from Sydney to Perth. I don't think it's as intense in recording every minute of the trip, that the Ghan doco does.
I did oil analysis all the time on my Freightliner. One time it picked up a lot of potassium which they use as road salt around here. After looking around I discovered the shop left a turbo intake clamp loose, so it was sucking in road spray. Without oil analysis I would have went all winter without knowing, leading to the engine getting dusted and worn out.
I add a banana to my crankcase oil for potassium
Appreciate you guys taking the time to sit down and record the session. Great insight to the nuts and bolts of what matters to keeping an engine going for the long run. Keep up the awesome content!
You bet!
Ugh I LOVE videos like this. Sharing the knowledge that 99.9% of people don't know and a very small percentage of us CRAVE! I just need definitive sources like this I can point people to when they question what I say about oil. Really awesome conversation and lessons. Thank you!
We need a 4 - 5 - 6 hour long special with all you guys.
@Alex-nb6rm Alright, then don't watch or listen. Since you clearly don't care about education or the right to repair. Let the rest of us who want to learn, learn.
Correct
@Alex-nb6rm THEN DON'T WATCH IT!
@@kelvinelrick807he's a troll! You'll see him in other comments. Don't feed him! LoL 🤣😆
@@dans_Learning_Curve Yeah, I wasn't planning to respond to him any more. If they don't change after 2 responses they're a waste of time.
What an education! Thank you for taking the time and effort to video Lake's visit to your shop. Lake's knowledge is extremely important to getting better service out of our vehicles.
Glad you enjoyed it!
After over 35 years in the automotive service industry, with 10 years with Porsche and 25+ years in my own foreign car shop, I have lived by and preached that maintenance is the key to longevity. Mt automotive experiences and love came from my teenage years in the 60s when we built and dropped V8s into everything. Building hot rods, either for ourselves or others, is what kept us out of trouble. After that, I enlisted in the Navy and was designated an Engineman. That's where my diesel experience started. When I got out, Porsche was the only manufacturer that offered me a decent job. My career choice helped me become a millionaire. I'm "retired" now and this video was extremely interesting and memory-producing, thanks! In regards to detergent fuels, Costco is one of the only places that carries Tier 1 detergent fuel.
Thanks for that Costco info.
Unfortunately, that statement simply isn't true. Here is a list of Top Tier gas stations... Retailers include 76, Aloha Petroleum, Arco, Beacon, Breakaway, Cenex, Chevron, Citgo, Conoco, Costco, CountryMark, Diamond Shamrock, Express Mart, Exxon, Fast Fuel, GetGo, HFN, Harmons Fuel Stop, Hele, Holiday, Kwik Star, Kwik Trip, Marathon, Meijer, Metro Petro, Mobil, Ohana Fuels, Phillips 66, QT/Quik Trip, Reeders, Road Ranger, Rutter’s, Shamrock, Shell, Simonson, Sinclair, Sunoco, Texaco, Valero, Value America, Wow, and Win Win As you can see, Top Tier includes: Mobil, Shell, Exxon Texaco, QT, Arco, Chevron, Citgo, Conoco Kwik Trip and Marathon along with Philips 66, Sinclair and Valero besides Costco. You can check the current list on the Top Tier website.
@@wrangler6977The added beauty of Costco is that it's fresh! They move product.
@@stuckinmygarage6220 The product practically moves itself ;-)
If only our area had a Costco diesel 🇨🇦..
This was an absolute GEM 💎 of a video !! Thanks everyone who participated in making this 👍
Outstanding episode! Smart men listen to other smart men and guess what happens, we all benefit. What a great collab.
Appreciate the comment! That's the great thing about this community, we all come here to learn together👍
Question. Why don't you vent the crankcase to atmospheric pressure? For instance, by loosening the oil cap or pulling the dip stick out a bit so it doesn't seal? Less pressure on backside of cylinder, less crap through EGR.
@@lawrenceralph7481some people do have crankcase breathers that vent to the atmosphere (even tho they’re technically illegal). I used to have an oil catch can on my Camaro that condensed the oil vapors prior to the intake manifold but the valves still got coked up
It's a EPA thing. Bad for the environment. Starting in the late 60's. Regulation.
@@lawrenceralph7481 I do that after ever landing in my airplane. I pull the dipstick out and let the hot moisture escape. The camshaft is at the top of the engine so the oil drains off leaving the camshaft bare and exposed to rust. Also add expensive Camguard at every oil change.
It's amazing that Dave is so passionate about automotive maintenance & repair. Hope his boys keeps churning out more like grandpa!
Retired mechanic...outstanding job making such a comfortable relaxed and informative video. One of my favorite videos I’ve seen . Damn fun watching
So much info packed in a great half hour! I setup my customers with oil analysis to find their perfect oil change intervals.
Oil analysis is something I learned about in Army Aviation over 25 years ago. All the numerous gear boxes, transmission and engine oils were sampled and sent off to the lab. Now I have engine oil analyzed annually and the transmission fluid checked every two years. It costs, but I want to know of problems early to either fix or trade before it gets to expensive. Too bad it's not offered by the dealers when you purchase their extended warranty.
That’s a service feature I’d pay for.
Absolutely, 100%, Bill. Think of an analysis as being akin to a FBC/CBC Blood test assessing YOUR health. It's as close to a window of what's going on inside as one can possibly get.
Like trade the vehicle and pass the problem to someone else? lol nice!
if you dont watch total seals channel missing out on so much info. love how he touched on fuel being being the #1 killer for oil. Whenever Lake Speed talks, just know its going to be 💎💎
Thanks!
@themotoroilgeek Lake is like the E.F. Hutton of lubricants.
Agreed 💯
Man I've gotten myself humbled by watching this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an understandable manner!
Dave and Lake! Two of my favorite people to listen to talk about engine stuff! Well done fellas!
I can listen to Lake anytime. Very smart man!!!
...the Albert Einstein of oil...
As a DYI mechanic, I just learned a ton and it has changed my PM schedules on all 3 vehicles right now including a 2012 civic with 225k. Thanks Dave!
From what to what?
That is awesome!
@@simonshurety3870 I'm curious as well, I'm still doing mine every 5k
Have 170 on my '12 Civic, had 400 on my 07 Civic before a deer and then rust killed it. All I did was never miss an oil change. I got 380 out of the 07 Civic and it still got 43mpg if I chose to hypermile. Both have only seen Pen oil with natural gas base.
My '98 civic wih 380k kilometers has seen all types of oil. It has been eating 0.7L of oil / 1000km for the last 150k km. It doesn't get better nor worse. The oil has always been changed at 8 to 12k interval. I guess the oil consumption is now stable at 0.7L/1000km just because with such a high consumption it always run on almost fresh oil (due to frequent adding). 😂
have been watching Lake's oil videos for a while now.. and for him to visit dave's shop is GOLD..
The most informative content on oil, gas, diesel fuel that I have ever heard. Lake Speed, Jr along with Dave's crew helped me to understand so much, thank you!
Thank you so much Dave for letting us watch these videos at 75 years old I have not stopped learning from the old school to the new school in Moore new school I still love to learn so keep up the great work I am an old Motorhead Gearhead dude from the past still looking into the future I really am thankful for what you're doing and I appreciate this guest that you have on this part of your interview so much to learn and there's even much more coming down the road thank you again for so much of what you do and what you offer may God continue to bless you and your family always. Amen
Same to you👍
Lubrication specialist + Dave and his boys = Amazing content! Great collab! you all could lay information on us for hours! Wish we could get some more!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks!
This is an outstanding conversation among professionals. Everyone in the room is an artist !
Lake is the man loved watching his dad race back in the day !
Lake's sr. awesome man, I raced karts with him in the 70s. Mark Dismore, Gary Hartman, Rudd . D Grenier. Lake sr. allways a kind person .
Lake Speed Jr & Sr are both awesome
4:36 my face and Myles face currently looking the same
Thanks!
Ditto that !!!!
This is one of the most informative videos I've watched in a long, long time. It was 30 minutes well spent nerding out on oil.
I’m absolutely fascinated by this stuff. I can’t say there’s a time I’ve watched a DAC video and not learned something. Thank you for all you do!
I always learn from watching this channel but I have never learned so much so quickly. Thanks so much for having this TedTalk with Lake Speed Jr.; he is riveting to listen to. Highly approve.
This is one of the most Piston Head videos I’ve seen in quite a while. LOL! I love it! Thank you all.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I wish I could hit the like button multiple times. I always learn something from both of you but I also get confirmation on things I have been preaching for years. Thanks
You rock!
Lake was a wealth of information. Thanks to all involved here
I didn't know lake was such a knowledgeable guy, I am very impressed. I learned a lot about lubrication that I didn't know. Excellent presentation.
Another super video. I enjoyed how it was filmed like we the viewers were included in an informal, but great informative discussion. I hope Lake comes by again.
We would love to have him at our shop again! What a wealth of wisdom he is. Thanks for watching.
This is the crossover we needed
This was awesome!!! Please keep inviting pros like this to your shop to "talk shop". The knowledge he shared is incredible!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
That is one of the most informative and interesting videos that i have watched in a long time. Thank you for your passion and professionalism and sharing that.
As a retired cotton topped tech and shop owner since I was 10 years old you never quit learning in automotive. Fascinating stuff. We also had at our disposal a lubrication specialist of many years. We could call Dave and he rarely needed to consult a computer. He had a memory beyond belief and a passion similar to Lake's. He retired about two years ago as I did which is too bad for our industry. Love automotive KZhead shows of which your on top. Tanning in Tucson.
I feel so priviledged to have been able to listen to this information for free
I feel like I got about 2 college Courses worth of Useful Information. for free! You can tell Lake REALLY understands the Physics... When asked about "Ring Flutter" with the Gapless Second Ring... NO hesitation... "Not an issue, since there is always Positive pressure " ( in the supercharged Diesels )
This was not only very entertaining to watch, but extremely educational as well. Thank you for sharing with us.
I had a Porsche 911S that ran Great, if I ran the H out of it. Original owner, ran it daily on the Autobahn. This is the BEST engine oil video ever!
Lake is really cool he definitely knows what's going on. Excellent show you guys have it, that's for sure. We'll deserved.
Thanks!
That was so good to hear all that information, I change oil in my van and car every 5000 or sooner !! And always before going on long trips!! Love your channel❤
Hey I am from Norway and just wanna say its soo nice too hear really good conversation and @dave`s auto center you are great
One of the best Daves Automotive videos. Ends all the know it alls sealed for life no need to change the oil, extended oil change intervals. Great job.
I could watch this stuff all night.
What a fascinating discusion. I just changed the oil on my little Fiat Panda. According to the user manual I didn't need to do it for another 2,000 miles. After listening to these guys I am so pleased that I did it early. The old oil was so black and watery it clearly needed changing. Thanks guys for sharing this with us all.
I’ve worked on Panda’s many times, and have owned a few. In terms of the last few models, the 1.1 and 1.2 Fire engines are extremely durable, but I’d always do what you did and change the oil around 2k miles earlier. The MultiAir engine is fragile by comparison; not only do I recommend 6-8k max oil changes, but also baby them a little, they have issues that can easily catch people unaware and mechanical failures in the MultiAir can be terminal at very low mileages. The new FireFly isn’t as fragile as the MultiAir, but it can’t handle the mileage that the Fire engines can. You made the right decision for sure.
This has beeen by far, besides diagnostic training, the best 20 minutes of information for anyone in this field or any oil lubricated industry. This video is an absolute GEM, which makes me a proud Daves Auto subscriber, and OilGeek as well......just priceless
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. I always change my oil 3 to 5k intervals. Interestingly that's when the GM computer on multiple LS motors also believes it should be. If you want to drive to 300k miles and beyond on your original engine, then change the oil!
07 5.3l 4,000 miles interval, is where is at.
I’m shocked how much time and money people spend trying to figure out how NOT to change their oil. Nobody has ever said, “dammit, I did too many oil changes on this car”.
300,000 on my 5.7 Hemi ram. 250,000 on 4.2 Ford F150
@@bobd9868 like I get its messy sometimes when windy and a pain, but.....30-40 bucks for even top end oil/filters is cheap compared to another car..
@@bobd9868 lol that’s so true! I’ve changed my oil more often than I’ve washed my car lately which is a bit weird but it doesn’t cause me grief.
Great video! As a fleet manager now oil representative i found this really rewarding. many of Lakes positions on lubricants I am in total agreement with and have been practicing for years. It is refreshing to hear it from someone beside me! I have seen Lakes videos before and this one was especially rewarding because he wasn't pitching a particular brand as much he was discussing the industry issues . I really like your channel Dave i ran my own shop and had many similar thoughts. Its unfortunate that until recently the homogenization of ground transport didn't encourage much thought
Thanks!
I had a smile on my face just watching this and learning so much.
That was so much fun. Thanks Dave and Lake!
I have been watching lake speed junior on you tube for a while. He is one smart guy. Love it!
We agree!
Thanks!
WOW. That is all I can say. I have NO formal training in mechanics but I understood just about all of that. I did not know most of it but understood it. I really wish some of my friends and family would watch this channel.
Wow, thanks!
I learned something very interesting in this video, I've been doing my oil change intervals WRONG, been pushing 7,500-10,000 miles because the oil jug stated that, I'll have to re-learn this, Good stuff in this video, Thanks to your guest Dave
Very informative..! I will watch this video several times and take notes..! Thanks again...!
When I was in the army over thirty years ago, we had oil analysis intervals for our truck fleet for the company, it was part of the pmcs system,....preventative maintenance and check system.
We still do that in the army but due to cost considerations mainly only on big pacer items: tanks , howitzers, helicopters, armored vehicles etc.
Thank you for including us with you in this huge informative seminar. Love your information that you and your crew offer!
At 26.47 begins the most important (and infuriating) piece of vehicle information I have heard in at least a year. Thank you! What an awesome video.
I’d love to see more in-depth discussion from Lake about how fuel additives helps prevent carbon on GDI engines and what he thinks of top tier gas
I enjoyed this video immensely. Great minds, it’s like a Mensa conference.
Knowledge is power. Thank you for bringing in the experts. I change my oil every 5000 miles. Your videos are great. If I am ever in Utah I would like to stop by .
My old man did oil testing for MANY large engine oil companies back in the mid 70's and the stuff he would tell me about, engine oil, rings, pistons, wearing, etc, all that, sound JUST like this oil guy talking. So I guess my old (now 78 year old) man was correct after all these years and to think, he had no formal training, just learned about it through testing and deductive reasoning. It's nice to hear guys like this talk, you just learn SO much from them!
This is awesome Dave, this speaks incredible volumes to you as well as your shops humility to learn and constantly improve upon your services and products. Thank you for not shying away from your faith when so many on the internet do and teaching a young twenty year old man from western NC, 28040.
Much appreciated!
This was beyond awesome. Really happy to see all u guys together. Would watch again definitely
I could watch these guys talk all day. I love this channel as I always learn something. Never stop learning.
dave is a very down to earth man, he's a man that's not scared to show his work. thats a guy i want to be around.
I agree with your oil change recommendation 100% I change mine every 5000km’s because my daily driver Infiniti SUV calls for every 10,000km’s intervals. I also agree with Lake’s comment about Porsche owners not driving their cars, however that doesn’t apply to me, because I have 250,000 km’s on my 1985 Porsche. And the engine hasn’t been apart yet. I actually sent Lake Speed Jr a question on the oil I’m using in my Porsche and he responded to me within hours. He’s a smart cookie. Awesome video as usual Dave, thanks for sharing with us 👍👍 To anyone reading my comment let’s not forget about the miles vs kilometres. We are using kilometres in Canada
The former head engineer for Nissan suggests changing your oil every 2500 miles. He said that's when engine oil starts to break down and engine wear begins.
I always used the suggested drain interval of the oil manufacturer, at cut it short early, not the vehicle manufacturer's interval. The owners manual assumes we're using their OEM oil & filter AC Delco, Motorcraft etc.
@@donniev8181 maybe years ago with conventional oils, but today with the good quality synthetic oils that’s out there I don’t believe we need to change our oil every 2500miles. Plus most cars and trucks back in the day only had 4 or 5 quarts of conventional oil in them. These days car oil capacity is much more. So I believe it depends on the car and the amount of oil it takes plus if it’s conventional or synthetic oil that determines how often you need to change your oil. Plus the kind of driving and the climate you drive in would also play a role in the intervals you change the oil. However I’d still change it half way through the manufactures suggested intervals. My antique Porsche has a oil change every spring after it’s been stored for the winter, and that thing holds almost 9 quarts of synthetic. I change it because the car sits for so long not because it has a lot of miles on the oil. I’m not saying that everyone should do what I’m doing, I’m just giving my two cents on the topic. Are you changing your oil that often? And if you are I’m sure it will definitely do your car a lot of good in the long run. I just done the conversion for km’s to miles and 2500 miles is 4023 km’s so I think we are both on the same page👍
@andyjohnson6548 Yes, I just recently purchased a new 2024 Toyota Camry SE, so I've only done my 1000-mile break-in oil change. However, I'm going to change my oil regularly every 2500-3000 miles and my filter ever second oil change. Oil is cheap, and engines are expensive.
@@andyjohnson6548 oil is oil, I'm pretty sure the head engine builder for Nissan knows a thing or two about engine oil. Even Dave said his warranty stipulations include changing the oil every 3k miles.
Best and most informative video I have seen in a long time. Thanks Dave!!!
Two of the few guys, this senior admires & respects.👍🇺🇸
I learn so much from watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these!
I started watching your channel 2 or 3 months ago i have learned a lot and I'm sure many others have to. I just want to say thank you very much You all are 100 percent professional God Bless you all
Awesome! Thank you!
WOW, That was a master class. Now if you excuse me, I'm going to get my oil changed.
😂 thanks for making us laugh 👍
LOL
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Lake Speed JNR. . . . The man has a legend of a name.
I like how the information was data based instead of hearsay. Great video!
Fantastic video guys! I have worked with a high end manufacturer for 37 years and you guys are spot on!! You men made some great tips I wish more vehicle owners knew, especially about oil change intervals and pampering your engine too much. This seems to be even more important now than with older engines without direct injection, turbos, etc..This applies to both diesel and gasoline engines. Thank you for making these great videos!!
Very informative. Really am glad to get this information. Wish I could have gotten it 50 years ago.
Great episode; great questions, great answers. The passion and knowledge of both teams was great.
I could listen to these guys for hours. A ton of useful information for my Diesel TDI
This is exactly why I love both these dudes!!! They know their stuff!!
Thank you for this video. I totally agree that 3k miles oil change intervals are the best "tool" for any engine's longevity.
Every person that drives or buys a car, should watch this video. Thank you for sharing!
What an awesome episode! You guys are the type of guys i'd love to spend all my spare time just chillin with! Dave and sons and Lake. Just brilliant. I could have listened for hours, seriously!
My god this is just awesome. Dream team right there. I could listen to this for hours. 👌
Dave, the guy from monster engines and the guy from total seal and the other guy. You guys are awesome. I wish I could watch a video like this every week different subject amazing thank you guys so much.
That would be cool!
Great conversation. Thanks for sharing that. I stand with you on better maintenance and more frequent oil change intervals
Best auto youtube ever! Best explanation of engine wear, fuel and oil issues ever!
Yall have help me change my maintenance on my truck I get my oil sample every time I change my oil I wish I still owe my diesel so you guys can repair my motor and make it better LOL keep up the great work may God bless you all
Appreciate the good word!
Wow, what a video. A video that every engine mechanic needs to watch. If they think they are a good mechanic now, after watching the video, they will become a much better mechanic. So much knowledge to soak in. Great meeting Dave, keep up the good work. Just love your video's, glad I found your channel.
Glad you enjoyed it!