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
Depends from car to car. Mainly due to the location of the oil filter. But, an oil change should not ever be an oil change. With better oils on the market some cars do not need oil changes that frequently anymore. The average interval is around 8-10k or six months. Toyota for example recommends a service interval of 8k or six months.