Why is it necessary to change vehicle oil regularly, and not just change the filter and add new oil as needed?

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Why is it necessary to change vehicle oil regularly, and not just change the filter and add new oil as needed?

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US engines seem to need new oil every month, judging by comments on here and the ‘lube shops’ everywhere. I suspect big oil, the driving everywhere culture, and the larger brute engines all play a part.
The average EU / Japanese engine seems just fine with an annual oil change.

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