Oil change?

If I don't remember exactly when I last changed the oil in my car or how many miles it was, how do I know when my car needs it again?Oil change?
Check your oil- if the oil is low on the dip stick or very dark you need to get it changed asap.
If you can't remember when, then it's probably time. I'd suggest opening the hood and pulling out the dipstick. If the oil is black and murky, then change it. If it's slightly golden with a honey look to it, then you could wait another month. Also check the level...

Depending on what you use for oil...stadard oil = 3 months, 3000 miles. Synthetic = 5 months, 5000 miles. Are you doing this yourself? Make sure you use a good quality oil filter.Oil change?
If you cannot remember its time to change it. Its far cheaper to change oil than to buy parts.
You should keep records of when you do any maintenance. It is just go to know information. If you change your own oil, write it down and keep it in your owner's manual. Keep track of air, oil, fuel filters also. If you have it done make sure to keep the receipts.Oil change?
Go ahead and change it. Then add 3000 miles to the mleage you have right now. Then write the answer on a yellow sticky, then tape it to the upper left corner of your windshield, on the inside. Now when your miles approach than answer, you'll remember to get the oil changed.
It does, if you cant remember the last time - its way past due.



Get off the computer and get in the garage......LOL
Generally every 3 to 5000 miles is the rule of thumb. Pull the oil dipstick, if the color is a caramel, you are ok. If it's black, change it.



Change it now anyway and make sure you keep track of it.



Good luck!