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When to Change You Oil: The Truth Most Drivers Miss

Severe vs Normal Service Oil Change Intervals Quick Summary If you want the straight answer to when to change your oil, here it is: 1) Most modern engines can safely go 5,000–10,000 miles when driven under NORMAL driving conditions, but 2) Driving under SEVERE SERVICE conditions, cut that interval in half. What is considered severe service: • Short trips — primarily short trips of 5 miles or less (or under 10 miles in freezing temperatures), because the engine doesn’t fully warm up, which can cause moisture buildup and oil contamination … Read More