How Often Should Family Cars Change Engine Oil?

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How often family cars should change engine oil depends on the type of oil used: 1. Mineral oil generally needs to be changed every six months or after driving about 5,000 kilometers. 2. Semi-synthetic oil should be changed every 7 to 8 months or about 7,500 kilometers. 3. Full synthetic oil should be changed once a year or about 10,000 kilometers. The following are the steps for changing engine oil: 1. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature, engage the handbrake, and lift the vehicle. 2. Unscrew the oil filter and drain the oil. 3. Apply new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter and pour new oil into the oil pan. 4. Check for leaks under the engine. 5. Lower the vehicle, check the oil dipstick, start the engine, and finally turn off the engine and recheck the oil level.