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Every Wednesday, YNN’s Ed Keiner helps drivers get to know their vehicle better by providing tips on how to understand and correct your car’s mechanical problems -from changing your flat tire to jumping your car’s battery, Keiner proves to be Your Driver’s Ed. Our National Automotive Correspondent, Lauren Fix, shares information on the latest vehicles and safety information in The Car Coach Mondays on YNN.



12/12/2012 02:42 PM

Your Driver's Ed: Optimizing your car’s oil

By: Ed Keiner

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If you take your car in for an oil change, they will likely put a sticker on your windshield for another change 3,000 miles later.

Truth is, thanks to technological advances, you could probably get the best use of your oil if you waited about every 7,500 miles.

Ultimately, it’s your car and your choice. Find out more in this “Your Driver’s Ed” in the video above.