When you get your oil changed, they put that little sticker on your windshield to remind you when it’s time to get your next. They always set the reminders to 3,000 miles or 3 months.The old standard used to be 3,000 miles, but newer cars are built to need less maintenance. Do you really have to have an every 3,000 miles?
Most automakers now recommend getting an oil change every 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. However, for “severe” driving they recommend changing your oil every 3,000 miles.What do they mean by “severe” driving? “Severe” conditions include driving in hot, cold, dusty, and ocean-side environments, towing a trailer, making many short trips and city driving. Many of us fall into that category!
