Advances in motor vehicles and oil make it possible to go much longer between oil changes without harming a car's engine. However, motorists should follow car maker recommendations for oil change frequency based on driving conditions.

Changing the oil in your car is something that any DIYer can do. Although changing the oil might appear rather simple, there are still a lot of people that get  it wrong, making it an ugly task. An oil change is the most important task one can do to make an engine last.