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Hendrix to file suit if Detroit auto rates stay high - Detroit Free Press 7 Jan 2009 at 3:21am Hendrix to file suit if Detroit auto rates stay highDetroit Free Press, United States - 51 minutes agoDetroit mayoral candidate Freman Hendrix said Tuesday he would file a class action against insurance companies if they refuse to lower automotive insurance ...Hendrix threatens suit on Detroit car insurance Detroit Free Pressall 9 news articles AUTOMOTIVE Q&A: Front plate, not excuses, needed - Grand Forks Herald 7 Jan 2009 at 1:02am AUTOMOTIVE Q&A: Front plate, not excuses, neededGrand Forks Herald, ND - 3 hours agoQ. I purchased a new 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT8 a few weeks ago from dealer stock. The rear license plate was on, but the front wasn't. ... Business Spotlight: Mark of Excellence Automotive Appearance ... - Knoxville News Sentinel 7 Jan 2009 at 12:09am Business Spotlight: Mark of Excellence Automotive Appearance ...Knoxville News Sentinel, TN - 4 hours agoMark Bowman's Mark of Excellence Automotive Appearance Professionals business repairs minor automobile scratches and dents in a short amount of time. ... 8.1% decline in automotive sales expected - Malaysia Star 6 Jan 2009 at 6:00pm 8.1% decline in automotive sales expectedMalaysia Star, Malaysia - 10 hours agoKUALA LUMPUR: Research company Frost & Sullivan expects local automotive sales to decline 8.1% to 501500 units this year. Partner and head of automotive and ...Malaysia: Proton's New MPV To Improve Market Share Sin Chew Jit Poh07-01-2009: Auto sales expected to drop 8.1% in 2009 The Edge DailyAuto sales to drop to 8.1 per cent in 2009 The Malaysian InsiderBernamaall 11 news articles New limo awaits Obama - CNET News 6 Jan 2009 at 5:23pm CNET NewsNew limo awaits ObamaCNET News, CA - 10 hours agoFor now, viewing is limited to "spy photos" from the automotive paparazzi, as here on CNN. Jonathan Skillings is managing editor of CNET News, ... Lear Trying To Amend Credit Pact On Poor Industry Conditions - CNNMoney.com 6 Jan 2009 at 5:21pm Lear Trying To Amend Credit Pact On Poor Industry ConditionsCNNMoney.com - 10 hours agoThe maker of automotive interior systems will attempt to complete the amendment and waiver prior to finalizing its 2008 financial statements. ...Lear Corp. seeks to amend credit agreement ForbesLear seeks to amend credit facility ReutersLear Seeks to Amend Credit Facility in Light of Adverse Industry ... PR Newswire (press release)Automotive World (subscription)all 28 news articles Three Morton College automotive students gain ASE certification - El Imparcial 6 Jan 2009 at 4:38pm Three Morton College automotive students gain ASE certificationEl Imparcial, IL - 11 hours agoMorton College Automotive Technology students Adam Jockl (at left) of Berwyn and Austreberto Zarco of Cicero successfully completed the National Institute ... Birmingham Economic Forecast: Automotive - Birmingham Business Journal 6 Jan 2009 at 9:14am al.comBirmingham Economic Forecast: AutomotiveBirmingham Business Journal, AL - 18 hours agoMost analysts agree that as 2009 approaches, the perils of 2008 will follow the automotive industry into the new year. According to Jim Cashman, ...Alabama-built Honda Odyssey best-selling minivan of 2008 The Birmingham News - al.comall 4 news articles Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group expects wider Q4 loss - Quick Facts - RTT News 6 Jan 2009 at 7:30am Autochannel (press release)Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group expects wider Q4 loss - Quick FactsRTT News, NY - 20 hours ago(RTTNews) - Tuesday, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (DTG: News ) said that based on preliminary results, it expects to incur a fourth quarter ...Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Year-End Update PR Newswire (press release)Cash Cushion Buoys Dollar Thrifty ForbesDollar Thrifty shares jump 21 percent Tuesday on cash position Journal Record (subscription)Forbesall 18 news articles Steven Cole Smith | AUTOMOTIVE - Orlando Sentinel 6 Jan 2009 at 4:05am Steven Cole Smith | AUTOMOTIVEOrlando Sentinel, FL - Jan 6, 2009Sentinel Automotive Editor Steven Cole Smith can be reached at scsmith@orlandosentinel.com, 407-420-5699 or through his blog at Enginehead.com. Detroit 3 look for midyear sales boost in stimulus aid (Detroit Free Press) 6 Jan 2009 at 3:27am Sales conditions in the automotive industry are likely to remain brutal -- especially for the next three months -- but Detroit's automakers are hopeful that the U.S. economy will get a boost soon from a new federal stimulus package and begin to turn the corner by midyear. Japan's Takata Forms JV With Anand Automotive Systems (Nasdaq) 6 Jan 2009 at 2:53am (RTTNews) - Japan's Takata Corporation has entered into a joint venture with Delhi-based auto component manufacturer Anand Automotive Systems to manufacture and market automobile safety systems, such as airbags, seatbelts and steeling wheels in India, reports media. Tough Times Call for Smart Automotive Marketing (Broadcast Newsroom) 5 Jan 2009 at 1:26pm RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. , Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to provide manufacturers, dealers and automotive information websites with cost effective marketing tools in a tough economy, eVox Images today announced it has launched a new product called Signature Video. Automotive Dealerships Benefit from Dealer Synergy - FranklinCovey Strategic Partnership (PR News... 5 Jan 2009 at 1:06pm Dealer Synergy and FranklinCovey are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to serve the unique needs of automotive dealerships. PaintGages.com Introduces New Paint Thickness Gage for Automotive Market - PaintGage? FNF, Most A... 5 Jan 2009 at 12:36pm PaintGages.com Introduces New Coating and Paint Thickness Gage for Automotive Market - The Car Dealer Secret Tool. PaintGage? FNF is most compact and advanced Professional Paint Meter on the market. PaintGage? FNF is a lightweight pocket-sized device packed with features not available on a similar tools offered by other manufacturers. [PR.com - January 05, 2009]

When do you need an oil change?

The most important service you can perform to maintain your vehicle is an automotive oil change. Engine oil is the life blood of your vehicle, and if changed on a regular 3000 mile interval, it will keep your automobiles engine running for years. While oil keeps things lubricated, the oil filter keeps out the impurities, so the oil filter needs to be changed at every interval. Always consult your repair manual for proper oil quantity, oil weight, and the proper oil filter when performing an automotive oil change.

Most automotive manufacturers will suggest that you do an automotive oil change between 5000 and 7500 miles, but I would only recommend that interval for synthetic oil. The maintenance schedules that they publish have two options, standard and extreme. Most consumers think that the standard schedule is fine no matter where you live, but 75% of the world lives in the extreme, hot,cold,city driving,etc! Extreame heat as well as extreame cold, will break engine oil viscosity and cause it to loose its lubricating properties. So lets stick to an automotive oil change every 3000 miles.

By: Donald Buske