Oil change after one year? Only done 2000 miles

nottingham13

Hi

I have only driven 2000 miles in 12 months (mainly short journeys), do I need to change the oil?

My book says 6000 miles or 12 months, but I have done way fewer.

Thanks

hartcjhart

depends what sort of car it is

Hintza

nottingham13 wrote: »

Hi

I have only driven 2000 miles in 12 months (mainly short journeys), do I need to change the oil?

My book says 6000 miles or 12 months, but I have done way fewer.

Thanks

Yes; short running is far worse for a car.

Not many say 6,000 miles nowadays, what car is it?

paddyrg

The manufacturer's instructions are to help you keep the car in tip-top condition. It is probably worth it this time as engine parts are precision cast, but still bed into one another in a new engine, so the oil will get dirty from that, maybe less of a big deal when the car is a few years old :-)

nottingham13

Peugeot 205 petrol. Very low mileage for age

hartcjhart

for the small cost I would say change it

fivetide

nottingham13 wrote: »

My book says 6000 miles or 12 months, but I have done way fewer.

Thanks

That's the key word. Get it changed for peace of mind.

5t.

bris

Oil degrades over time, get it changed.

jase1

Especially on an older engine with more particulate junk floating around, I'd say get it done.

Yearly oil changes are essential IMO.

bazster

I always halve the mileage intervals specified by the manufacturer i.e. if it says 6,000, I'd change the oil and filter at 3,000. I feel that for the cost of an oil change it's false economy not to err well on the side of caution.

And on top of that, you are doing only short journeys. So yes, change it!

poppasmurf_bewdley

Change the oil AND the oil filter.