Yearly oil change sufficient?

[Ecopete]

Hi, I'm obviously not an owner that chose a diesel for longevity but appreciate its thriftiness and low end torque. But.....if I only put on 7000km in a year is an annual oil change going to suffice?

 

[Will_CathVT]

Follow the maintenance schedule in the owners manual or the warranty may be gone when you need it.

 

[John]

Hi, I'm obviously not an owner that chose a diesel for longevity but appreciate its thriftiness and low end torque. But.....if I only put on 7000km in a year is an annual oil change going to suffice?

yes

 

[John Jensen]

Yes. I average 5,000 miles a year and change the oil every September. Owner Manual and Ecodiesel Supplement say, "Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), or twelve months, whichever comes first".

 

[Ecopete]

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Yes. I average 5,000 miles a year and change the oil every September. Owner Manual and Ecodiesel Supplement say, "Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), or twelve months, whichever comes first".

Thanks, that's how I read the manual as well but didn't know if FCA has some hidden clause with operating conditions.
I'm still at 67% oil life after 10 month so I guess it doesn't compensate for length of time!