Everyone wants their vehicles to run as well as possible. This is true for everyday commuting workhorses and weekend recreational cruisers. At Capitol Toyota, we want you to get your oil change at the correct interval even if you don't drive very many miles.
If you use your car for the Salem commute and errands, you have a typical use pattern and can follow the recommendations you get from the oil life monitoring system on your dashboard. If you drive fewer than 10 miles per day or avoid highway driving at all costs, you'll need to change your oil every six months.
While you might think that you need your oil changed less frequently, the opposite is true. When you drive, the condensation inside your engine evaporates. When you don't drive very much, this excess water breaks down your engine oil.
