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Question posted by ghaycock on September 10th, 2013

How Often Should Oil Be Changed In City Driving

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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on September 10th, 2013 7:11 PM
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Most people change it every 5,000 miles but some people who don't want to waste as much money do it once a year( every 25000 miles.)


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