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Starting a couple of months ago, my driving habits had to change due to work. Now, every weekday, I drive less than a mile two times a day. I understand that wears out the oil faster. Should I increase my oil change frequency from 6 months (don't drive enough to ever reach 5,000 miles in a 6 month period) to 3 months? 


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6 months should be fine. Even a year. I would be worried about battery health with such a short trips.


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Take it on the highway once a week if at all possible for an hour or so.  This will help keeping your engine clean and prolong battery life.


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