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I completely agree that a well maintained engine will last.
You seem to insist that the 'jiffy lube' 3000 mile oil change is the key.
If that were the case then every motor would last 300k+ miles at 3k oil change intervals. We both know that is not the case.
If I change my oil every 1500...
If an engine is getting regular oil changes that means its getting MAINTAINED. Most modern car engine manufacturer will state that that oil change interval is less than 5k, only in 'severe duty' do you get the 3k number.. and they never define 'severe duty' precisely.
Ask any Fleet operator...
Couple of important points:
MODERN engines have 5000-7000mile oil change interval. 3000 miles changes was a Jiffy lube jingle. The *only* time a manufacturer specifies less and 5k is forr 'extreme duty' use. No, that ain't your car.
TO the mechanic that says the oil is dirty.... um, its...
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