Maintenance Intervals Compared by Brand
Maintenance is the one running cost you control, and the gap between brands is wider than most buyers expect. A four-cylinder mainstream car on a 7,500-mile oil interval with a $70 to $160 service costs a fraction of a luxury V6 on 10,000-mile synthetic with a $140 to $380 visit — even though the luxury car goes longer between shop trips. Each interval below is derived from the powertrain mix actually recorded in our database for that brand, not from a generic template.
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| Acura | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Alfa Romeo | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Aston Martin | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Audi | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Bentley | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| BMW | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Bugatti | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Buick | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Cadillac | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Chevrolet | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Chrysler | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Dodge | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Ferrari | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Fiat | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Ford | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Genesis | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| GMC | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Honda | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Hyundai | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Infiniti | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Jaguar | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Jeep | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Kia | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Lamborghini | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Land Rover | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Lexus | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Lincoln | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Maserati | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Mazda | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| McLaren Automotive | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| MINI | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Mitsubishi | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Nissan | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| PolestarEV | — | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $60–$180 |
| Porsche | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| Ram | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| RivianEV | — | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $60–$180 |
| Rolls-Royce | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
| RUF Automobile | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Subaru | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| TeslaEV | — | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $60–$180 |
| Toyota | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| VinfastEV | — | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $60–$180 |
| Volkswagen | 7,500 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $70–$160 |
| Volvo | 10,000 mi | 7,500 mi | 100,000 mi | $140–$380 |
Intervals shown are the normal-duty schedule. Costs are typical independent-shop pricing for a routine visit and exclude brake, tyre and timing-component work. Dealer pricing runs roughly 30 to 60 percent higher, and prepaid maintenance plans usually cover only the oil and rotation line items, not the fluid and filter services that appear at the major milestones.
Frequently asked questions
Which brands have the longest oil change intervals?
Brands whose engines are predominantly six-cylinder or larger, and most luxury marques, publish 10,000-mile oil intervals because they specify full-synthetic oil from the factory. Mainstream four-cylinder brands land at 7,500 miles. Battery-electric brands have no oil service at all.
Does following a longer interval void my warranty?
No — following the manufacturer's published interval is exactly what the warranty requires. What voids coverage is missing services entirely or using an oil grade the manufacturer does not specify. Keep receipts; a dealer can ask for proof of scheduled service during a powertrain claim.
Why do electric brands still need scheduled service?
EVs drop oil changes, spark plugs and belts, but they add tire wear from instant torque and battery weight, brake fluid that absorbs moisture on a calendar rather than a mileage basis, and a high-voltage coolant loop that determines how the pack ages. Tire rotation is the service EV owners skip most and regret most.
Should I use the severe-duty schedule instead?
Most drivers qualify for severe duty without realising it: short trips under 10 miles, stop-and-go traffic, towing, dusty roads, or sustained sub-freezing temperatures. If two or more apply to you, halve the oil interval shown here and keep everything else on schedule.