When to change you oil is always a debate amongst car lovers, but it ultimately comes down to two main factors:
- How often do you use your car?
- How many miles do you do each year?
The experts recommend that you change you oil every 7,500 miles, however if you do less than this you must be sure to change the oil at least once per year. This was quoted on Yahoo Autos:
http://autos.yahoo.com/owning/maintain/repairqa/qa.html?question=ques119&category=Air+Filters+%26+Oil&topics=qaairfil%01qalubric%01qaengoil
It is very important to make sure that the oil in your car is clean and of sufficient quality. The oil helps to lubricate the parts such as the clutch, differentials and transmission. If your oil is not topped up or it is getting old, these parts will simply seise up and stop working.
It has many other uses such as a cleaning function, a sealant, combats combustion and a fantastic engine coolant to assist the other cooling features in an engine.
Many people get confused when it comes to buying the right oil to put into their cars, but this guide will be of use when doing so:
