Question 1

How many km is a 5,000-mile oil change?

Accepted Answer

About 8,000 km (1 mile equals 1.609 km, so 5,000 miles is roughly 8,047 km). Most owners round to 8,000 km for a simpler number to track, which is close enough for a change interval.

Question 2

Are UK service intervals different from US intervals?

Accepted Answer

The underlying engine and oil recommendations are usually the same worldwide for a given model - what differs is the unit the manual states them in (km and litres instead of miles and quarts) and, on some models, a shorter time-based interval reflecting more short, stop-start driving. Always follow the interval printed in the manual for your own vehicle rather than converting a figure from another market.

Question 3

How do I convert miles to km for a maintenance schedule?

Accepted Answer

Multiply the mileage figure by 1.609 (or divide by 0.621) to get kilometers, then round to a clean number your odometer will actually hit - a 30,000-mile interval becomes about 48,000 km, commonly rounded to 50,000 km.

Car Maintenance Intervals in Kilometers