Do You Need the 'Severe Service' Schedule for Your Car? - Photo by Artem Podrez

Do You Really Need the “Severe Service” Schedule? (Probably, Yes.)

Have you ever looked at your owner’s manual, seen “severe service,” and thought: “That’s not me.” Many drivers do. But there’s a very good chance your driving already qualifies. We tend to associate “severe” with extreme conditions—off-roading, towing heavy loads, or driving in harsh environments

A hand pouring engine oil from oil bottle into oil tank.

The Truth About Oil Change Intervals: Are You Changing Too Often?

If you’ve been driving for a while, you’ve probably heard the classic advice: “Change your oil every 5,000 km.” For decades, this was gospel. Quick-lube shops printed it on stickers. Mechanics reminded you religiously. But is it still true today? The short answer: not always.

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