Changing oil every 5000 km is no longer effective on new cars

Here is a summary of StarsInsider’s car experience:

The more advanced the fuel, the better

Some cars require fuel with a rating of octane However, if your car’s owner’s manual doesn’t say this, you’re just wasting your money on premium fuel.

No need to change all tires at once

Change all tires at once. When we need to change a tire, we only need to change that tire, as long as the correct type of tire is changed. However, some experts also recommend changing tires in pairs, two front or two rear.

Using the phone when pumping the car causes an explosion

At gas stations today, there are still signs warning not to use phones. In fact, the link between cell phone use and explosive fuels has yet to be proven. However, if you are “prevention is better than fire fighting”, then there is no problem.

Electric cars are easy to catch fire

There is no evidence that electric cars catch fire more easily than traditional fuel cars.

More fuel in the morning

Many people assume that lower temperatures mean denser fuel, and so refueling in the morning (or late at night) yields more gas. In fact, the temperature of the gasoline does not change during the day.

Change coolant and air filter when changing oil

Your vehicle’s mechanic may advise changing the coolant and air filter when changing the vehicle’s oil, but it’s not required. You just need to check your car’s owner’s manual to see how often parts should be changed.

Change oil every 5,000 km

This is a trick that no longer works on new cars. Engines now no longer require frequent oil changes.

Oil needs to be changed at the right frequency

No need to change oil

You need to change the oil periodically because the oil will get dirty over time. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions on when to change the oil.

Warm up the engine before running in cold weather

This is also a tip that no longer applies to newer cars. Some experts recommend waiting about 30 seconds before starting to drive, which practically everyone does accidentally.

The bigger the car, the safer it is

This is not entirely true. Small cars can be a little less safe, but the difference between a hatchback and a crossover is negligible.

Fuel tank will explode if hit by bullets

Discovery’s show MythBusters did the test, and the results may disappoint fans of action movies. The bullets all passed through the fuel tank and no explosion occurred.

Front-wheel drive (FWD) is not good

This is not entirely true. The disadvantage of front-wheel-drive vehicles is that because the weight is concentrated at the front of the car, it makes the head heavier, which easily leads to understeering when cornering at high speed. However, currently on the market there are many high-performance FWD models that are worth experiencing.

Jet fuel makes the car more powerful

This view is very wrong. Jet fuel is specifically for airplanes, not cars. No one puts gasoline in a diesel car, the same goes for jet fuel.

Intelligent Recovery (according to StarsInsider)

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