# Can You Top Up Engine Oil Instead Of Changing It?

> Engine oil top ups and changing it are basic maintenance vows that a car requires, however one cannot be replaced by the other.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1860597/engine-oil-top-up-vs-change/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=682daae67746b838433df9ca)
- **Published:** 2025-05-21
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #engine #changing #instead #maintenance #other #understand #basic #better
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