Do I need an oil change every 3,000 miles?

Most modern cars specify much longer intervals. The only correct figure is the one in your owner's manual.

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Use the interval from your owner's manual or service indicator. The service is due at the distance or time limit – whichever comes first.

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Distance or time – whichever comes first

Oil ages even when the car is parked, so manufacturers give both a distance and a time interval. Short trips, towing and dusty conditions can count as "severe service" in many manuals, which uses a shorter interval. Always follow your own manual or service indicator.

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Do I need an oil change every 3,000 miles?: Most modern cars specify much longer intervals. The only correct figure is the one in your owner's manual.

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