🇮🇳 Maintenance Calculator

Oil Change Interval Calculator

Find out exactly when your next oil change is due - by date and by kilometres - based on your oil type and driving habits.

Is the 3,000 km oil change rule still valid?

No. Modern full synthetic oils last 12,000–16,000 km. The old "every 3,000 km" advice was for conventional oil and older engine technology. Always follow your owner's manual - most modern cars sold in India call for 10,000 km service intervals (or annual, whichever comes first) with semi-synthetic or synthetic oil.

What happens if I go too long without an oil change?

Old oil loses viscosity and becomes contaminated with combustion byproducts, metal particles, and acids. Over time, this accelerates wear on engine components. Extreme neglect can cause sludge buildup, bearing damage, and eventually engine failure.

Should I use synthetic or conventional oil?

Full synthetic oil outperforms conventional in nearly all conditions - better performance in Indian heat, higher temperature stability, and longer intervals. Most modern cars sold in India ship with semi-synthetic oil from the factory. If your manual specifies mineral oil and you change it on schedule, that's still acceptable.