Regularly changing your oil prevents excessive wear and tear on your engine, along with expensive auto repair bills down the road. But how often should you change your engine oil? Many auto shops will recommend changing your oil every 3,000 miles, but that rule of thumb is mostly true of older vehicles. United Auto Parts Inc, Kahului’s most trusted auto parts dealer, recommends checking your owner’s manual to avoid changing your oil more frequently than necessary.

According to leading industry experts, in recent years manufacturers have unveiled amazing improvements in both engine performance and oil manufacturing techniques. However, the 3,000-mile guideline for oil changes persists, even though these technological advancements have made engines and motor oil more efficient, effective, and longer-lasting. 

For most new cars, manufacturers recommend oil changes every 7,500 – 10,000 miles, to as high as 15,000 miles on some cars. If you abide by the 3,000-mile rule and drive a late-model car, you might be changing you oil twice or three times as often as necessary.

Changing your oil too frequently can cost hundreds of dollars every year, and requires the disposal of motor oil that still had thousands of miles of use still in it. Carmakers are aware that most consumers do not read their owner’s manuals, and may not understand the advancements in today’s synthetic oil technology, so many new cars come equipped with oil health monitoring systems that base recommendations on actual driving conditions.

United Auto Parts Inc brings automotive expertise and a huge inventory of car and truck parts from names you trust. For questions about your car, or to order a part, call (808) 871-6272.