We advise a regular interval when it comes to fluids/oils. Material wear happens when your engine is started. The old adage might apply – The smaller the engine, the less there is to wear away. As such, change your oil + filter regularly. Once such example car was well-driven and not-so-well taken care of fluids-wise. This is what transpired.

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 Engine on the floor

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 Pistons. See the cracked ring lands?

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 Engine without Pistons

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Pistons installed