If one or more of these conditions apply to your driving habits, you drive in severe conditions. Severe driving conditions usually involve one or many of the factors listed on the quiz on a regular basis. A driving habits survey* found that more than 92% of motorists drive in what vehicle manufacturers consider severe conditions.
This means that you should follow your owner's manual for preventive maintenance under the severe driving conditions schedule. For the majority** of vehicles driven under severe conditions, the vehicle manufacturer recommends changing the motor oil and filter every 5,000 kilometres. To help ensure continuous protection for your vehicle's engine, Jiffy Lube also recommends changing your motor oil and filter every 5,000 kilometres.
Driving in severe conditions may put additional strain on your vehicle. According to automakers, severe driving conditions may necessitate more frequent preventive maintenance intervals.
Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to find the maintenance intervals for severe driving conditions that your manufacturer recommends.
*Harris Interactive online survey performed December 2007 of 2,160 consumers responsible for their vehicle's most recent oil change.
** Based on a 2007 study where R.L. Polk compared vehicle manufacturer recommendations with vehicle registrations, 63% of vehicles on the road had a vehicle manufacturer recommendation of 5,000 kilometres for severe driving conditions.
