There aren’t many routine maintenance jobs simpler and less exciting than an oil change. It’s been the same routine for generations, with no need for innovation or improvement: drain the oil, swap the filter, refill it, move on.
So when a mechanic with roughly two decades of experience discovered a version that involves extra oil, two filters and two complete changes, he had questions. The viral TikTok from mechanic Tyler Wesley (@tylerjohnwesley) reveals the details behind the Japanese style of oil changes that is building in popularity online.