I own a 2006 Dodge Magnum that I drive only on the weekend. Question is how often should I change the oil. Every 3000 miles or every 3 months? Every month I drive it between 200-300 miles. At this rate it'll take me around 10 months to reach 3000 miles. Is it okay to change the oil every 10 months? If I change it every 3 months that's only about 1000 miles.
2007-05-23 04:41:27 · 11 answers · asked by Chris L 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sell the car to someone who will drive and appreciate it the way it is meant. A car rotting in a garage is no better than a car being driven into the ground.
2007-05-26 07:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by golgafrincham 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt all depend on how often you change it or how many miles you put on before you change it. A main factor is the type of oil you use. You can get more out of a synthetic oil. I prefer Valvoline myself. Im sure you can get a good 6 months out of it if you only put 200-300 miles on it a month. I wish i could do the same i put 400 on mine a week :(
2007-05-23 04:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Chippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 3000 miles or 3 months is correct. if you wait 10 months the oil could possibly go bad and leave you in a world of trouble. It's better to be safe then sorry.
2007-05-23 04:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by magixinthemakeup 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Synthetic oil gets changed LESS often. Every 5000 miles.
2016-05-20 22:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My owner's manual for my subaru says every 7.5 months or 7000 miles. Check your manual. If you're worried then change the oil every 4 months no matter how little you drive it.
2007-05-23 04:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 3000 miles unless it gets a crapload of use. When you use it are you going on really log strenuous trips?if so I'd say every 3-4 months.
2007-05-23 04:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by MiSs Staci 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mechanic says it's every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever is first. waiting "too long" to change the oil can reduce it's viscosity & effectiveness.
2007-05-23 04:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by TBM 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
once a year or every 7500 miles i would suggest a little more though maybey 2 times a year (better to have car running smoothly)
2007-05-23 04:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by charvd 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check the manufacturers recommendation guide. It should tell you what to do. If not, call the manufacturer or dealer and he should be able to help you out.
2007-05-23 04:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by Nathan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
3-5k for best long term performance depending on your drive and habits.
2007-05-23 04:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋