* According to research commissioned by means of ExxonMobil.
* According to research commissioned by means of ExxonMobil, 62 percent of drivers chase the maintenance guidelines in their vehicle owner's manual, which means les are paying attention to the 3000 mile LOF The company says in the last 10 years, the change interval has increased from 3600 miles to 4300 miles, admitting installation shops are still pushing the 3,000-mile oil change and the OEM are suggesting longer oil-change intervals, sometimes as high as 15000 miles, says Mike Mullins, VP of marketing for the company. In an effort to reply to the confusion at the consumer even ExxonMobil revamped its entire line of motor oil fruits With four new formulas, each oil is designed to provide a specific amount of mileage protection. For example, Mobil Clean5000 presents protection for 5,000 miles, whereas Mobil expanded Performance, a premium fully synthetic formula, proposes 15,000 miles of protection between oil changes. Field testing, done in cities like Las Vegas and recently made known York City, showcased extended oil life and reduc breakdowns and engine wear while demonstrating improved engine cleanliness in each case. The products will be available for order this month by the agency of distributors and retailers. For more information, log onward to www.mobiloil.com.