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Posts Tagged: change oil based on time and mileage.

Should you change oil if you don’t drive much?

Change oil if you don’t drive much? All carmakers list oil change intervals based on time and mileage, whichever comes first. The time limit is usually six months. But what if you don’t drive much? Do you still have to change your oil in six months even if you’ve only driven 1,000 miles? YES! Here’s why. The short answer of why you need to change your oil even if you don’t drive much Cold starts and short trips are really hard on your oil. Cold starts add fuel, water and … Read More


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