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
For 2013 models, autumakers advise drivers to change their oil every 7,500, 10,000, or even 15,000 miles. The shortest oil change interval is 5,000 miles but only in some Hyundai and Kia models. However, the car service industry continues to tell customers that they need to change their oil twice as often.