One of the most important ways to maintain your vehicle’s health is to follow its recommended regular maintenance schedule. Experts used to recommend changing your vehicle’s oil every three months or 3,000 miles, but as vehicles are becoming more advanced, there’s been some controversy about how often your vehicle actually requires an oil change. All of these different recommendations can get confusing, so we’re putting the rumors to rest and filling you in on how often your Nissan Maxima actually needs an oil change. Read on for details!
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How often should I change the oil in my 2017 Nissan Maxima?
Nissan recommends changing the oil in your 2017 Maxima every 6 months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, if your vehicle is exposed to especially demanding conditions on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to change the oil in your vehicle more often than the recommended time frame. Demanding conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Repeatedly driving short distances (less than 5 miles)
- Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles when temperatures are below freezing
- Driving on gravel, mud or salted roads
- Driving in heavy traffic (or consistently stopping and starting) during hot weather
- Extensive idling or low speed driving for long distances
- Driving in dusty conditions
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Nissan owners with vehicles in need of an oil change are encouraged to schedule a service appointment either online or by phone. Have additional questions about the 2017 Maxima’s regular maintenance schedule? Feel free to contact a member of our team or leave us a comment below!
