Yet, it's a detail many truck owners neglect. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the American Automobile Association discovered that nearly one-third of the target vehicles were in need of an oil change. Even more disturbing, the oil level in many of those vehicles was 1 quart low. Given the high cost of engine rebuilds, as well as the prohibitive price of a new truck, this is a senseless waste of money. There are a number of reasons, ranging from ignorance to indolence.
Some owners believe their new truck is practically maintenance-free.
Unfortunately, as a result, some owners have concluded they can go 10,000 miles between oil changes. That just isn't so. Although service intervals are much longer than in the past, that mainly applies to cars. To find the proper service intervals, consult the maintenance schedules found in the owner's manual. There will be two.