I change my needle depending on the project I am doing and which sewing machine I am using.
My Viking Rose will NOT sew-- skips stitches, bundles the bobbin thread, etc- if the needle does not match the thread and the application. I could try to sew but it won't be fun.
My Pfaff is about the same. When I get tension difficulties, I change a needle, and usually that helps.
My vintage Singer can be stitching along for days. she seems to like certain needles.:)