When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message | |
Miles (km) | Vehicle use and examples |
7500-10000 | Normal |
– Normal commuting with highway driving – No, or moderate, load/towing – Flat to moderately hilly roads – No extended idling | |
5000-7499 | Severe |
– Moderate to heavy load/towing – Mountainous or off-road conditions – Extended idling – Extended hot or cold operation | |
3000-4999 | Extreme |
– Maximum load/towing – Extreme hot or cold operation |
Engine oil/coolant change intervals | |
Engine oil | As indicated by the message center (can be upto one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km]) |
Engine coolant, initial change | 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) (whichever comes first) |
Engine coolant, after initial change | Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) |