how often do i change my auto oil if i only go 1500 miles every 5 months?

Answer 1

You should still change your oil at least every 6 months if you're driving that little. Your owner's manual will list what to do for low mileage conditions.

Answer 2

If you don't put much mileage on it, you should go by the months then.
Generally it's 3,000 miles or 3 months. Really, you should do it every 3 months or so, since rarely driving your vehicle usually qualifies as severe driving (check your owners manual), in which case most manufactures say 3,000 miles/ 3 months.
But 2 times a year is the minimum.

Answer 3

You should change it every 3 months. Oil will break down over time even if you don't drive too much.

Answer 4

air sets inside motors and oil oxidizes when exposed to air all though some oils are now synthetic and does not oxidize as easily so when you do buy a car from a lot change the oil every 3 months is recomended every 4 for synthitic oil but make sure synthic is recomended for your vehicle not all cars can use such newer oils

Answer 5

I believe once every 3 months is the recommended length of time, even if you don't drive 3000 miles...

Answer 6

I would look at the 3 month change.

I am assuming of course, that this is city milage, which can be as hard if not harder on an engine than highway driving.

Answer 7

I would change the oil at least twice a year. good luck

Answer 8

you still need to change the oil at regular intervals because of moisture build-up in the motor

Answer 9

Every 6 months or 5,000 miles...whichever comes first.