How Long Can You Drive After the Engine Oil Change Reminder?
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When the vehicle displays the "Change Engine Oil Now" alert, you can typically drive for about 10,000 kilometers more. Under normal driving conditions, new vehicles using synthetic oil can generally have their oil changed every 10,000 kilometers, and some can even extend up to 20,000 kilometers. More details are as follows: 1. Automotive maintenance professionals consider "normal driving" to mean frequent highway driving with minimal stop-and-go traffic. However, if you often drive in urban areas with frequent traffic lights, congestion, and most trips not exceeding a dozen kilometers, this is classified as "severe driving." 2. Engine oil is to a car what blood is to the human body, with the engine serving as the car's heart. During engine operation, piston movement generates friction, and gasoline combustion in the cylinders can raise temperatures up to 600°C, also producing metal particles and other waste from friction. 3. Operating in such extreme conditions, engine oil plays a crucial role in lubricating, cooling, and cleaning debris from engine friction, ensuring smooth operation and extending the engine's lifespan. Therefore, engine oil is vital for normal engine function and longevity.