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How often should you change the oil in your car?
I've heard everything from every 3000 miles to 12000 miles
I've heard everything from every 3000 miles to 12000 miles
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How often should you change the oil in your car?
I've heard everything from every 3000 miles to 12000 miles
Depends on the type of oil, driving conditions, and the make/model of vehicle. Look in the owner's manual for the manufacturer recommendations. Most passenger cars, esp Japanese, are good for at least 6k miles. I would personally never go over 10k miles, though if you were to go that long you'd probably at least want to change the filter at least once between oil changes.
Once a year or 30000 miles, whichever comes first.
Once a year or 30000 miles, whichever comes first.
I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab V8 with 150,000+ miles on it.
I usually do it the first weekend every month regardless of mileage. Every time I go in the guys at the oil change place are always amazed how clean the expelled oil is.
I recently had the u-joints replaced, one was making noise. Just three weeks ago I got front rotors and new brake shoes all around for the first time. The mechanic was totally amazed.
Seriously. I hardly ever get an oil change. I've done this with every vehicle I've owned.Seriously? If so, what do you drive?