Probably one the the MOST frequent questions!

To me that depends on how long you are going between oil changes.
My fleet gets fresh oil & filter every 5K miles & I always use synthetic oil. (5W-30 or 0W-30).

I know the oil will last longer! BUT since I know how much it costs to replace an engine!!
My cars will get fresh oil before the old oil is shot.

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