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As your engine runs it produces heat, soot, and grease. The oil in the engine collects all of these and passes them into the oil filter while also supplying lubrication to the various moving engine parts. But in doing so, it breaks down and loses the ability to do its job as well. Thus, changing the oil and its filter become necessary.
An engine oil change is one of the most important bits of maintenance you need to do to your vehicle. Depending on the vehicle, engine oil changes need to be performed every 3,000 - 10,000 miles, and regardless of mileage, once per calendar year.
While you can take your vehicle to a local shop for a quick oil change, they're posted price is usually for a 4-quart change, and then the needed 5th or even 6th quart that most modern engines require are absurdly marked up in price, making that "$30 Oil Change" suddenly hit $50 or more. Not only that, but the base price is for a lowest price oil and filter, which is better than nothing, but certainly not what you really want when it comes to your engine lasting a LONG time. So, take the time to invest a couple of low-cost tools and do those oil changes yourself. In the not-that-long long-run, you'll be saving money on regular vehicle maintenance.