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First, understand what oil you actually need and can use. The dexos2 0W-40 is much more expensive and not necessary if you don't track the car. If you drive on the street only, and don't constantly wind the motor out as if you were on the track, you can run 5W-30 dexos1 oil. For THAT oil, I personally use the Costco (Kirkland) 5W-30 dexos1 oil that comes two five quart jugs to a box for $30 along with a Mobil1 filter. WalMart branded oil is also available as 5W-30 dexos1. Check with your local dealership as well since they are likely using the 5W-30 dexos1 oil by default if they do the oil change (that's what they use for the complimentary service visit most of the time).
Second, here are other useful times to change the oil:
- After the odometer hits 500 miles
- After the odometer hits 1500 miles
- When the minder indicates to do so
- After a full year of time since the previous oil change
- Either immediately before storing the car, or as part of taking it out of storage
Oil changes are part of owning and maintaining the vehicle just like gas, registration, and insurance are - do them right and the car will hold up well.
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