A
can go up to
miles before an oil change in ideal conditions.*
A is
equipped with an Oil Life Monitor to indicate when
an oil change is needed.
What Your “Number” Means
The Check Your Number widget’s "number" is the manufacturer-recommended
oil change mileage interval for your car,
based on normal driving conditions. The actual oil change
interval may vary depending on various factors,
such as driving conditions and habits, the condition of the
car, and the type of engine oil applied.
Some vehicles are equipped with an oil life monitor that
alerts the vehicle owner when it is time to change their oil.
"Normal driving conditions" DO NOT include the following:
- Cold weather, less than 10 degrees
- Extreme heat, more than 90 degrees
- Extreme humidity
- Towing a trailer or hauling heavy materials
- Repeated short-distance trips of less than five miles
- Extensive idling or in stop-and-go traffic
If you do drive in any one of these conditions in a typical week, you
could be driving in severe conditions, and may need to change your
oil more often.
Regular (Conventional) v. Synthetic Engine Oil
Almost all oil change interval “numbers” found through our website
are based on using regular engine oil. Some makes and models require
using only synthetic oil for their engines. Synthetic oil can help your
engine last longer, and allow car owners to go even longer between
oil changes –up to 20,000 miles.
Please consult your owner’s manual
or dealership for information on the oil change interval and engine
oil best suited for your vehicle(s).
