We all know that one of the most essential services that we can provide for our vehicles is the oil change. Your shop sticks a little sticker on your windshield to remind you when you need it, your dealer might send you an email or little flyer in the mail to remind you that you’re just about at the point where you need a change, your owner’s manual has mileage recommendations… you know about how important the oil change is. Or do you? Keep reading to find out some of the littler-known facets of getting your oil changed.
Did you know that some vehicles don’t need to get their oil changed as regularly as you might think? We usually have this idea of 3,000 miles or six months between every change. However, there are some factors that go into determining that interval, such as the age of your car, the type of oil you use, how many miles are on your car, what conditions you usually drive in, and how hard you drive your car. Depending on these factors, you might not need to get your oil changed as often as you think. This is especially true if you drive a newer vehicle, and it also depends on the type of oil you use in your engine.
However, no matter how often you get your oil changed – whether it’s every 3,000 miles or every 10,000 miles – you still need to be checking your oil regularly. The oil in your engine is a great diagnostic tool with the ability to tell you if there’s something going wrong under the hood, as well as a cleaning solution that prevents the buildup of grime and other unpleasantness in the delicate workings of your vehicle’s engine.
Of course, the best source is your shop – we can point you in the right direction! – and they will help you know what the correct oil change interval is for your unique vehicle.
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