Misconceptions About Oil Change?
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Misconceptions about oil change include the belief that higher viscosity oil lasts longer and the practice of frequently checking oil. Higher viscosity oil lasts longer: Some car owners believe that the viscosity of oil continuously decreases over time, leading them to think that higher viscosity oil can be used for a longer duration. This is a misconception. The service life of oil depends on the engine's operating conditions, such as performance, wear level, driving conditions, and environmental factors, as well as the oil's quality grade and the presence of anti-wear and high-temperature oxidation additives. It has nothing to do with the oil's viscosity. Frequently checking oil: For some German car owners, frequently checking oil is not wrong, and they may keep extra oil on hand. Oil can be consumed during use due to various reasons. However, merely topping up the oil without changing it only compensates for the loss in oil quantity but cannot make up for the loss in oil's lubricating performance.