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Many recommended changes are configured by time intervals or distance traveled. For instance, you’ve heard by now that every three months or 3,000 miles is the traditional recommendation to get your oil changed. But that can fluctuate if drivers engage in light driving conditions in moderate temperatures or more strenuous conditions in extreme cold or hot weather. Acura Maintenance Minder takes a more insightful look into your vehicle’s output with its finger on the pulse of your engine, so to speak. It uses algorithms to take into account timetables and mileage but also your engine operations based on specific driving habits and conditions. It uses a code system to tell you when it’s time to replace what.
The Type of Driving You Do
Wondering what type of driver you are? Here is a breakdown of what classifies as light, moderate, and extreme driving conditions and the lifespan of oil under each condition calculated in miles.
| Type of Driving | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Light Conditions: 7,500–10,000 miles. |
Light driving conditions include freeway driving, moderate outside temperatures, city driving (flat/moderate hills), no towing or heavy loads, and no extended engine idling. |
| Moderate Conditions: 5,000–7,499 miles. |
Moderate driving includes mountainous or off-road driving, extended hot or cold driving conditions, moderate to heavy loads and frequent towing, and extended engine idling. |
| Extreme Conditions: 3,000–4,999 miles. |
Extreme driving includes frequent mountainous or off-road driving, frequent maximum loads and towing, frequent and extreme hot or cold driving conditions, and extended engine idling. |
Oil Changes
Chicago Acura Dealers
When your Acura notifies you that maintenance needs to be performed, don’t put it off. Come to your nearest Chicagoland Acura Dealer to get quality service and parts. Our trained technicians are here to help keep your Acura healthy and running in great shape. Contact us to schedule your service appointment today.
