Oil Change interval based on time
Hi everyone. I did a search for oil changes based on time and not mileage and didn't find much so I thought I'd ask. I'd like to get some opinions on how often to get an oil change based on time. ...
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An oil analysis is great but it is not a prediction of what will happen in the next 3 months or next year. If you plan on getting an oil analysis and it says the oil is fine, don't use that as a gauge to change what you should use as your next oil change interval.
A lot can happen the next time as the temperature and weather can change as well as a bearing starting to fail.
The purpose of an oil analysis is to determine the health of the engine at that specific point in time. It cannot predict the future which is why they need to be done on a REGULAR basis to determine when you need to actually change your oil completely. With your minimal usage, I would suggest having the oil analysis done annually.
A lot can happen the next time as the temperature and weather can change as well as a bearing starting to fail.
The purpose of an oil analysis is to determine the health of the engine at that specific point in time. It cannot predict the future which is why they need to be done on a REGULAR basis to determine when you need to actually change your oil completely. With your minimal usage, I would suggest having the oil analysis done annually.
