Debunking Oil Change Myths That Cost You Money

Oil changes are the most common maintenance task any car owner performs. Yet they are also the most misunderstood. Myths about oil changes have been passed down for generations—from parents, from mechanics, from old-timers who learned their trade on cars that no longer exist. Believing these myths leads to unnecessary spending, wasted time, and even engine damage. Here are ten myths about oil changes that are costing you money—and the truth that will save it.