How Often Should You Change Your Mitsubishi’s Oil?

Consider How Much Strain You Put on Your Oil

It’s not easy to determine a one-size-fits-all schedule for changing motor oil. If you routinely drive in heavy urban traffic, your oil will absorb more airborne contaminants and be under more overall pressure, which may mean you need to change it more frequently than other drivers. Likewise, regular short trips of under five miles put additional strain on both the engine and oil because the oil doesn’t have time to warm up to proper lubricating temperature in these very short journeys. 

A few other severe driving conditions include using dirty or sandy roads. In particular, dusty off-roading trails will impact your motor oil. Towing heavy trailers also naturally puts more strain on the engine, which is likely to wear down the oil faster too. If you suspect that you put excessive pressure on your motor oil, take that into consideration when planning how often to change it.

Most Drivers Should Change Their Oil Twice a Year

For ordinary driving conditions, a pretty good rule of thumb is to change your oil twice a year. Modern synthetic motor oil tends to last from 7,500 to 10,000 miles under normal conditions, and most drivers cover 14,000 miles a year. If you drive more miles than this, consider more frequent intervals. 

What Interval Does Your Warranty Recommend? 

If you have a valid warranty, consult it for guidance on when to change your oil. Keeping the warranty valid will depend on meeting the oil servicing requirements it stipulates.

Schedule Routine Oil Changes at Your Local Mitsubishi Dealer

One risk all drivers face is forgetting to change their motor oil. Even one missed change can lead to premature wear in the engine, which harms the car’s overall longevity. You can defend against this risk by setting up a suitable servicing schedule with us. We’ll politely remind you whenever the time for your next visit is drawing near.

Visit Heritage Mitsubishi – Morrow in Morrow, GA, today to have your oil refreshed. We’re a community-oriented local dealership dedicated to keeping Morrow’s drivers safe and happy on the road. 

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