A lot of myths have been attached to the distance a vehicle needs to travel before an oil change is necessary. When asked, some will say 3000,5000 or 8000 miles (1 mile = 1.6KM). Some will even go on and say it's when the vehicles's oil monitor indicates that this service is necessary. No wonder consumers are usually confused. However the simplest answer goes thus.
The simplest answer... well, there is no simple answer! In fact, there is no interval that applies to most vehicles.
The Automotive Maintenace & Repair association (AMRA) and the Motist Assurance Program (MAP) has been examining this question for some time. Read on to find out what we feel every motorist needs to know about this subject.
The engine serves as the heart of your vehicle, so changing its oil based on the manufacturer's recommendation is perhaps the single most important thing that you can do to keep your vehicle's engine running longer. However, you must read these recommendations closely to determine the correct interval; the interval that matches your vehicle's operating conditions and your driving habits.
The Normal interval listed in the owner's manual applies to vehicles driven under ideal conditions. While you may consider your driving habits and operating conditions quite normal, read the fine print. Some exceptions to Normal driving include:
- Frequent short trips (less than 10 miles, especially during cold weather)
- Stop-and-go city traffic driving
- Driving in dusty conditions, on gravel roads, etc.
- Driving at sustained highway speeds during hot weather
- Towing use
- Diesel or turbocharged engine
These conditions commonly appear in the description of severe service driving.
AMRA/MAP advises that you read your owner's manual to locate the correct interval.
source:motorist
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