As you continue to drive your vehicle, the replacement of the engine oil and oil filter are needed as part of the typical car maintenance. While most consumers are familiar with a typical maintenance schedule to change the engine oil and filter every three (3) months or 3,000 miles, some factories recommend a different service interval depending on your vehicle. The frequency of your engine oil and filter replacement is also dependent on how often, how aggressive and where you drive your vehicle. Some manufacturers will recommend a heightened frequency of changing your oil and filter based on a more aggressive driving habit.
When changing or adding engine oil and oil filter, the manufacturer's recomendation for the grade, or "weight" and type of oil to use should be followed. The grade based on the oils ability to flow and using an incorrect type or grade may invalidate your manufacturer's warranty.
In any case, whether your the casual driver or road warrior, you would be best advised to follow the factory recommended vehicle maintenance schedule for how frequently an oil and filter replacement is required. This factory recommendation must be adhered by to maintain the validity of your new car warranty and extended auto warranty, if applied. If mechanical breakdown occurs due to the lack of your car's maintenance of the engine oil and filter, the warranty would not cover the car repair.