Oil changes: is there a rule of thumb for how often?
More lifestyle self-tutoring: the tutor inquires about oil change frequency.
I suddenly wondered: Is there a “rule of thumb” for mileage between oil changes?
Of course, the manufacturer’s advice for any specific model should be followed.
Moreover, newer cars often have an advisory function so that the onboard computer indicates when the oil needs changing. Obviously that advice would be important to follow.
In the absence of such advice, an oil change every 3000 to 5000 miles (5000 to 8000 km) seems to be the general recommendation. It coincides with the advice I’ve been given for the van my family drives.
Source:
Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell River, BC.
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