How long will an oil with a life of 5 percent last?
I recently got an oil change and the mechanic told me that the oil has a 5 percent oil life. How long does oil with a 5 percent oil life last before I need a new oil change?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oil life percentage is essentially the time when your car will remind you that an oil change is due. If you’re wondering how long 5 oil life lasts, know that you should change your vehicle’s engine oil within 1,000 miles of the check oil light appearing on your dashboard.
The oil life percentage is a great way to remind car owners to stay on top of essential maintenance! Unfortunately, not all maintenance tasks have this built-in reminder. One of the hardest to remember is regularly shopping for
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