How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Just about everyone knows that regular oil changes are essential to the long-term (and short-term) health of your vehicle. Today, most Land Rover drivers rely on a service interval of roughly 7,500 to 10,000 miles. However, there is a range of factors that can affect your recommended oil change frequency. Although you should always rely on your owner’s manual as a baseline, the precise answer to the question, “How often should you change your oil?” will vary.

Oil Change Frequency Guidelines

Whether you spend most of your time driving in the city in Edgewater, or you tend to earn more miles on the highways near Crofton, regular oil changes will help your vehicle perform at its best. 

Here, we’ve highlighted a few of the most important factors that can affect our oil change frequency recommendation:

• Regular off-roading or towing will put an extra strain on your engine and your motor oil! Consider more frequent oil changes.
• City miles can be harder on your engine than highway miles, so a more frequent oil change is likely appropriate. 
• Off-roading is more common than racing for Land Rover drivers, but if you ever spend time on the track, you’re going to want to schedule additional oil changes.
• A mileage guideline isn’t always useful. Even if you don’t drive very often, you should flush the oil in your system at least once or twice a year!
• Your owner’s manual will have a recommendation for which oil and oil filters to use. It’s best to stick to these guidelines, although some drivers may find it prudent to use a mix of both synthetic and conventional products.

What Happens When Your Car’s Oil Isn’t Changed? 

In the past, it was common to hear about the ‘3,000-mile oil change’. That number is now much higher, and given the dramatic increase, you might wonder if you can stand to push your next service visit out even further. That’s not a good idea.

Sticking to a regular oil change frequency prevents your engine from becoming bogged down with contaminants and residues that lead to reduced performance over time. Over the long term, the fail to stick to a schedule can lead to overheating, engine knocking, and irreversible damage.

How Often Should I Check My Oil Level?

Knowing how often to check your oil level is just as important as knowing how often to flush your system! Generally speaking, you should be getting under the hood at least once a month. This will help you catch leaks, and it will also give you the opportunity to check for burnt or degraded oil, along with suspended metal particles that indicate a deeper issue.

If you notice any problems, don’t wait to drive in from Severna Park or Upper Marlboro and schedule service. 

Turn to Land Rover Annapolis for Oil Changes

The next time you’re due for an oil change, schedule service quickly and easily at Land Rover Annapolis. We’re always updating our stock of Land Rover service specials, so you can save on important jobs like this one!