How many miles can I go between synthetic blend oil changes?
5000 miles
Synthetic blends hold up longer and won’t break down, even after 5000 miles of driving. Newer cars also have better filtration systems, allowing you to safely drive 5000 miles between oil changes. If your car holds more than the typical 5 Quarts you may also be able to safely run 5,000 mile oil changes.
Is synthetic oil good for 10000 miles?
Can you go 10,000 miles with synthetic oil? Sure you can. In fact, you can even go over 10,000 miles with synthetic oil.
Is synthetic blend oil better?
Because synthetic oil is better on your engine and has fewer impurities, it can go longer than conventional oils or synthetic blends. Newer cars may be able to go 10,000 miles or only need an oil change once a year. Turbo engines and older cars may still require oil changes every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
When to do an oil change on a VW?
Blauparts recommends a shorter VW oil change interval from 4,000-7,000 miles for short distance city drivers. Shorter oil change intervals should help extend your engine’s life, making the best out of poor driving conditions.
What kind of oil do I use for a VW?
If your VW oil recommendation is for extended long life oil change intervals, always use VW oil that complies with the manufacturer’s oil quality standards. Specifically stating the oil quality specification from the vehicle manufacturer on the bottle. An example of this would be VW 504 00 or VW 508 00.
When to use an extended oil change interval?
Extended VW oil change intervals are only recommended when using high quality synthetic VW oils. Some synthetic VW oils are designed for extended oil drain intervals and can be ran for up to 15,000 miles.
When to change synthetic oil in your car?
While some experts suggest doing it in most circumstances, Consumer Reports said in 2017 that, generally, you shouldn’t switch to synthetic if your car doesn’t need it. If you frequently tow heavy loads, synthetic oil can help ease the extra strain on your car’s engine.