Oil Service/Change
You know you should change your oil at regular, reasonable intervals to make sure your car runs smoothly but a common question remains: How often should you change your oil? What is a reasonable amount of time — or mileage — between oil changes? The traditional recommendation is that you should change your oil every 5,000km or 3 months, whichever comes first. However, the new standard is that you can typically change your oil every 5,000 km worry-free (especially if you are driving a relatively new car or are in “optimal operating conditions). The truth is that the frequency in which you change your oil depends on your manufacturer’s recommendations, your operating conditions (environment), and how much wear and tear your car has already experienced. Oil change frequency Before we dive into the different conditions that can impact oil change frequency, we must understand why we even need to get an oil change! Dirty oil just doesn’t do the job as well as fresh o...