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New Year’s Resolution to Save Time, Money, and the Planet

County encourages drivers to change their car’s oil less often 

Many cars can go 10,000 or more miles without needing an oil change, according to manufacturers’ guidelines. That’s the message of San Mateo County’s campaign to educate car owners about changing oil less frequently—benefiting their wallets and our environment.

Although many people believe they need to change their car’s oil every 3,000 miles, many car manufacturers actually recommend far less frequent oil changes. A CalRecycle website, checkyournumber.org, shows people how often their car’s manufacturer recommends an oil change for a variety of makes, models and years. Read more.