The oil change intervals take into account the differences between ideal and practical driving conditions. The oil change intervals recommended by the vehicle manufacturers are more about ideal conditions, i.e. traveling long distances at a steady speed.
Intensive city driving will certainly require more engine load and hence shorter oil change intervals.

API recommends shortened oil change intervals:
1) when the car is idling for a long time;
2) driving in sandy and dusty places;
3) when driving in cold weather with the engine not warmed up;
4) at short driving distances (<15 km);
5) towing another vehicle, trailer;
6) other heavy loads on the engine.

It should be borne in mind that we live in a changing climate. Most of the vehicles here run exactly under the above-mentioned adverse conditions and require more frequent oil changes than those mentioned in the manual.

Oil consumption will be higher at higher power, engine wear, temperature fluctuations, inaccurate oil viscosity. Liquid oil will spend more than a thick car.

Occasionally you may just think that you have started to spend more on your car oil, then make sure that the gauge reached the bottom of the crankcase during the measurement and try to remember whether you have been driving in different driving conditions - cold weather or congestion.

* Note! Without timely replacement of the air filters, sand and dust can enter the engine with the air. They can penetrate the oil tank and system, which will accelerate the oxidation of the oil and wear of engine parts.

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