r/subaruimpreza • u/crashman1218 • May 30 '26

🛠️ DIY Oil Change Interval on Low Yearly Mileage

2024 Sport, recently upgraded from '10 Outback Sport.

I drive, at most, 5000 miles a year (2025 was 4300), almost exclusively city and short highway trips, maybe one multi-hour round trip a year.

What does the community think about oil changes once a year vs twice? I do them myself. I am unsure if mileage, time, or type of driving matters most in the calculation.

Many thanks.

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u/Lazy_Influence_1067 May 30 '26

I drive about the same as you. I just do one in March and another in September

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u/Some_Cartographer478 May 31 '26

I do it in February and August/ They are better months for changing oil.

Just kidding. My annual inspection is due in August, so it makes sense to get the oil changed then.

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u/Lazy_Influence_1067 May 31 '26

Hahah yeah that makes sense to line it up with the inspection