| How Often Should Oil Be Changed? | | | | When changing your oil its best to take into |
| I have been researching this topic for some days | | | | consideration the types of oil available for your |
| now and have come across many different | | | | car. There are three main types of oil: |
| opinions on when to change your oil. Many | | | | 1. Synthetic Oils |
| manufacturers have been extending the number | | | | Synthetic oils are usually more expensive than |
| of miles between oil changes and using this as a | | | | non or semi synthetic oils on the market. These |
| selling point to unsuspecting buyers. Mobil Australia | | | | oils generally last longer and have a higher rate of |
| has recently traveled 37 thousand Kilometers | | | | lubrication. When choosing synthetic oil, always |
| around Australia on one oil change as a marketing | | | | choose a major brand, as they depend largely on |
| ploy. I would never suggest changing oil at such | | | | the grade of the additives to improve quality. |
| large increments. | | | | 2. Semi Synthetic |
| At this time you may be asking "So how long | | | | As the name says, they are simply a mixture of |
| should I wait between oil changes?" | | | | synthetic and conventional oil. |
| Good question. It is one best answered by taking | | | | 3. Conventional Oils |
| your manufacturers recommendation and halving | | | | Conventional oils need to be change at regular |
| it. Yes you heard right! Changing your oil should be | | | | intervals of less than 10 thousand kilometers as |
| done at very regular intervals of around 5 to 10 | | | | they naturally breakdown and lose their lubricating |
| thousand kilometers or 3 to 5 thousand miles. If | | | | abilities. Conventional oils like synthetic oils also hold |
| you drive like your grandmother on her weekly | | | | contaminants from combustion. These |
| shopping trip, you may get by using the | | | | contaminants can become acidic and cause engine |
| manufacturers suggestions but then you should | | | | damage. |
| be changing the oil at least once every 6 months | | | | Change your oil regularly and look into the type of |
| to a year anyway. If this seems a little steep, | | | | oil your purchasing. Always remember to use high |
| just remember that if you spend the time and | | | | quality oils suitable for your car, which will help to |
| effort now, it could save you thousands in the | | | | decrease engine wear and improve your cars life |
| future. | | | | span. |
| Types of Oil | | | | |