How many miles can I go over my oil change?
It used to be normal to change the oil every 3,000 miles, but with modern lubricants most engines today have recommended oil change intervals of 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Moreover, if your car’s engine requires full-synthetic motor oil, it might go as far as 15,000 miles between services!
Should I get oil change before light comes on?
Your oil’s primary function is to cut friction. Waiting for the low oil light to come on can be the worst thing you can do to your engine. You shouldn’t see that light unless your oil level is low. So you don’t want to see it.
Does oil last longer with highway miles?
There’s truth to the fact that highway mileage is easier on an engine, because it doesn’t take a lot of power to maintain 70 miles per hour on the highway. When an engine is taxed from heavy loads, internal operating temperatures rise, causing evaporation and oxidation of the oil.
Is the 3, 000 mile oil change too early?
Since every situation is different with driving style, operating temperatures, operating environment and vehicle loads in general… in real life, the 3,000 mile rule would mean for many engines that the oil change is done too early. This leads to a waste of resources or money that could have been better spent elsewhere.
How often should I change the oil in my car?
Your car’s manual is the most specific reference you will find regarding how often you should swap in fresh oil and a new oil filter, but typically mileage will range between 5,000 miles at the very low end for the hottest and dirtiest of driving environments all the way to 15,000 miles for high-end synthetic oil blends.
What does it mean when your car has an oil change?
What Those Dashboard Lights Mean. It’s best to keep track of the miles you drive between oil changes, though some cars make this easier with a dash indicator that tells you it’s time to head to the shop, as part of what is called an oil life monitoring system.
Where is the oil life meter on my car?
The oil life meter is located on the information display on the dashboard, and will count down from 100% oil life to 0% oil life as you continue to drive the vehicle, at which point the computer will trigger a reminder for you to “Change Engine Oil Soon.”