How often to change oil on a low mileage car?

I only drive 3000-5000 miles per year. How often should I be getting my oil changed in terms of months? I live in a moderate climate in CA - not too hot, not too cold, and don't drive in extreme conditions or offroad.





For reference I have a 1999 infiniti qx4.





thanks!How often to change oil on a low mileage car?
Every 6 months... or 3,000 Miles.





I know this is not OEM, but we work in a lot of fleet situations that only involve that low of mileages. The typical for that amount is at every 6 months, or 3K miles.How often to change oil on a low mileage car?
Every 3 months regardless of mileage
every 3 months or every 3000 miles.


Whatever comes first








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Oil stabilizers (all motor oil's have them in it) evaporate over time. Most oils have an engine life of 3 months or 3,000miles, whichever comes first. Synthetic oils last much longer but are more expensive. Your choice.
I would do it three or four times a year in your circumstances.
Change it every 6 months, you should be good to go.
since you don't drive much just plan on changing it twice a year
I would look in the manufacturers handbook that comes with the vehicle when you purchased it. Generally, most vehicles need to have oil changed every 3,000 miles. Some manufacturer's are now saying to change it every 5,000 miles. In your case, sounds like to need to change it at least once a year.
do it 2 times a year.
Once a year, 5000 miles will be fine unless for some reason your oil is looking real dark and dirty sooner, and that is not likely unless you're working the engine real hard, climbing mountains at high speed with the A/C on.
Check the maintenance book that came with your car - the guys who built the car wrote that book, so they're the best to know. Since you don't drive very much, you could also take ti to an Infiniti dealer and ask (the maintenance guys).
Hello, glad to help. Your oil should be changed out every 3000 miles or 3 months whichever comes first. The reason is, motor oil tears apart and seperates within 3 months. It will cause more damage and create interal rust. So if you care about your car pay more attention to the needs of your vehicle.
Every 3000 miles
WOW... that's very low miles you drive/yr!! I think every 3K-5K you should change your oil. Also good idea to have tires rotated and balanced. We just had our first oil change and these other things done to our new car.
Every three months.
now days it says to change them 3,000 miles so about 1 to 2 times nearly.
between 3 or 4 or when the oil starts to get black
I WOULD say a couple times a year, every 3,000 miles or so as a general rule.