Should I do an oil change after a road trip?
Even if your car isn’t due for an oil change for another few months or few hundred miles, it’s a good idea to get an oil change after a long trip.
Is it better to change oil warm or cold?
Most oil experts say it’s better to drain the oil when it’s hot instead of when it’s cold, for several reasons: Oil viscosity is thinner when it’s hot, so it drains more quickly and completely out of the engine than when it’s cold.
How long should you wait to change your oil?
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!
When is the best time to get an oil change?
Sometimes we see customers who are about to head out on a long road trip of several thousand miles, and they wonder if it’s best to have an oil change performed before or after the trip. The answer to that is…that there’s no firm answer. It depends on a few different factors: • How many miles does the current motor oil have on it?
Why does an oil change take so long?
If you aren’t making long trips at high, steady speeds (like you would on a highway) then your engine isn’t getting hot enough to boil off condensation that accumulates in the system. That can cause oil to break down faster.
Is it necessary to change the oil in your car?
Experts say not necessarily. Oil changes are just one of the many minor hassles of car ownership, but they’re crucial to keeping your car in good shape. Furthermore, if you don’t change your oil on time and with the proper products, it could void your car’s warranty.
Do you have to change your oil every 5000km?
Well, it’s nonsense, at least it is for modern vehicles. Practical Motoring spoke with Subaru Australia which said there’s absolutely no need to change the oil in your vehicle at 5000km, and that owners should stick to the schedule in their service manual. Right from the horse’s mouth.
Sometimes we see customers who are about to head out on a long road trip of several thousand miles, and they wonder if it’s best to have an oil change performed before or after the trip. The answer to that is…that there’s no firm answer. It depends on a few different factors: • How many miles does the current motor oil have on it?
If you aren’t making long trips at high, steady speeds (like you would on a highway) then your engine isn’t getting hot enough to boil off condensation that accumulates in the system. That can cause oil to break down faster.
Experts say not necessarily. Oil changes are just one of the many minor hassles of car ownership, but they’re crucial to keeping your car in good shape. Furthermore, if you don’t change your oil on time and with the proper products, it could void your car’s warranty.
How often should you change the oil on a Honda CRV?
Honda recommends changing the oil and filter every 3,750 miles or 6 months under severe service. With my setup (Amsoil synthetic oil and EA filter), the oil still looks new at that mileage. So I let it go to 7,500 miles or 6 months. Even then, it’s still light amber. The MM is programmed for natural oil.