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Understanding When to Change Your Car's Engine Oil

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Engine oil

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In this video tutorial, you can see when it is necessary to replace your car's engine oil. Firstly, in older vehicles without a trip computer, you can determine when to change the engine oil by checking the mileage covered over the year; it should be replaced every 6,200 miles for engines older than 10 years.

For more recent engines, the engine oil should be changed every 15,500 to 18,600 miles for diesel engines and every 9,300 miles for petrol engines.

Additionally, it is advisable to change the oil every year, especially for those who use their car infrequently and cover few miles, to prevent harmful residue build-up.


Updated on 13 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Warning Light on a Kia Rio?

The tyre pressure warning light displayed on the instrument cluster of the Kia Rio can be reset by inflating the tyres until they reach the recommended pressure value: this value is indicated on the sticker affixed to the driver's door pillar. Once all tyres have been inflated to the recommended pressure, turn on the ignition to check that the light has disappeared: if it is still present, it may be necessary to drive for a few miles, allowing the sensors to work and thus turning off the light.

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