When do I need an oil change?
I have a new 2013 Suburban Truck with 4200 miles on it over the past 5 months. I am going to do about 1000 miles this upcoming week, not towing. My oil life indicator says 43% and "oil change not i...
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I will tell you that OLM systems vary a lot. Our old 2006 Pontiac (GM orphan) Montana would drop to needing an oil change at 2200 miles (3400 Km) when used in very cold conditions on our 10 mile commute. Our 2014 Jeep Cherokee is at 1500 miles (2400 Km) and the OLM says it still has 75% life remaining - that should mean about 6000 miles (10,000 Km) between changes for the Jeep.
The only way the Van ever went that far on an OCI was when we drove it down to Arizona from Canada. Not short trips and no cold weather.
The only way the Van ever went that far on an OCI was when we drove it down to Arizona from Canada. Not short trips and no cold weather.
