Vendor 1 says it will cost you $50,000 and it will take 4 months, vendor 2 says it will cost you $100,000 and it will take 2 months, vendor 3 says it will cost you $60,000 and it will take 3 months. The average bid is $70,000, which what you put when estimating the cost of this task in your project budget. Vendor bid analysis can also be used to estimate the length of the task, by averaging all the durations submitted by the vendors in their bids. In the above example, the average length of the task is 3 months.
These days they both recommend every 5,000 miles and change the filter every time. And some people now say oil will last 10,000 miles, and we would protect the environment by not changing it as often. A 125cc bike engine works harder than a car. So I'd say changing it every 3000 miles might be justifiable.
Most motorists now understand that synthetic motor oil performs better than conventional oil. It delivers improved wear protection, offers better engine cleanliness and lasts longer. Not as well understood, though, is how often you should change synthetic motor oil. Not long ago, it was common to change conventional oil every 3,000 miles/3 months. The practice originated in the 1960s as a way to time oil changes with the seasons. The quick lube market picked up the idea as a way to keep traffic flowing, touting it as an âinsurance policyâ for your engine. Improvements in motor oil performance and engine technology have since rendered that guideline outdated.