How Often Should Family Cars Have Their Oil Changed?

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The oil change interval for family cars is typically between 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers or every six months to one year. Below are the specific steps for changing the oil: 1. Start the vehicle and let it run until the coolant temperature reaches normal operating levels, then turn off the engine. The purpose of warming up the car before an oil change is to allow the oil to flow fully and carry out impurities. Then, use a jack to lift the vehicle and engage the handbrake. 2. Use the vehicle's tools to loosen the oil drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan to drain the oil. Be sure to collect the used oil in a container to avoid environmental contamination. Once the oil has fully drained, reinstall the drain plug, being careful not to overtighten it to prevent damage to the oil pan. 3. Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the filter, apply new oil to the seal of the new filter, manually install the new oil filter, and then tighten it with the tool. 4. Pour the new oil into the oil filler port, using a funnel if necessary. 5. After adding the oil, check for any leaks. If there are no issues, remove the jack and lower the vehicle. Use the dipstick to confirm the oil level, then restart the vehicle to check if any warning lights are illuminated.