The Rideau isn't just a canal cut (only 10% is man-made), it's a waterway combining canals, rivers and lakes. This makes the Rideau a wonderful blend of urban, rural and natural landscapes. You can see million dollar homes, quaint cottages, and loons swimming in a sheltered, undisturbed bay, all in the same day.
You have do at least what's in the manual (to maintain warranty coverage). More often than that is up to you. With most drivers, the oil change light will come on before 6k miles. I change mine anywhere from 3k to 5k - all depending on convienience for me. 2009 Chrysler T&C Touring 4.0L
Changing the oil isn't just a pesky chore--it's a necessity if you want your vehicle to last. Changing your oil with regularity can prolong the life of your engine and save you a lot of money and headaches over time. The bottom line: Buying oil is cheaper than replacing an engine. So how often should you change your oil? Knowing when to change your oil is tricky because there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Different cars and engines require different maintenance schedules. The old rule-of-thumb required that you change your oil between every 1,000 to 3,000 miles. This rule was black and white--about as basic as any rule of the road--and was drilled into drivers. But times have changed.