Don't Forget the Oil Change!Auto Oil & LubeUpdated on Nov 30, 2018 View more like this | Visit COLUMBUS, OH | Contact Shifflet Auto Care |
Oil changes are, unfortunately, an easy car maintenance procedure to overlook for many of us. As easy as it may be to forget, it shouldn't be this way. Oil changes are essential to the proper performance of your vehicle. As necessary as they are, oil changes are one of the least expensive car maintenance services.
"How often do I need to get my oil changes?", you may ask. Well the first reference item that you can check would be your vehicle's owner's manual. It should explain everything about your vehicle to you, including oil change information.
A good rule of thumb has always generally been to have your car's oil changed every 3,000 miles to keep it functioning properly. However, many cars from the last seven or eight years can go much longer between oil change services. Technology has made improvements in the engines and also with the oil itself to make it possible to go thousands more miles between oil changes. most cars can go 7,500 miles, while some other models may be able to go up to 10,000 miles between these services. Again, remember to refer to your owner's manual for your specific car's directions as to what is proper for that vehicle.
Another factor to determining how often to change your oil would be driving conditions. Stop-and-go driving, muddy or rough roads, extreme temperatures, shorter distances and extended periods of idling play a big part in how often your vehicle needs it's oil changed. Check with a mechanic if you need assistance making these determinations.
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"How often do I need to get my oil changes?", you may ask. Well the first reference item that you can check would be your vehicle's owner's manual. It should explain everything about your vehicle to you, including oil change information.
A good rule of thumb has always generally been to have your car's oil changed every 3,000 miles to keep it functioning properly. However, many cars from the last seven or eight years can go much longer between oil change services. Technology has made improvements in the engines and also with the oil itself to make it possible to go thousands more miles between oil changes. most cars can go 7,500 miles, while some other models may be able to go up to 10,000 miles between these services. Again, remember to refer to your owner's manual for your specific car's directions as to what is proper for that vehicle.
Another factor to determining how often to change your oil would be driving conditions. Stop-and-go driving, muddy or rough roads, extreme temperatures, shorter distances and extended periods of idling play a big part in how often your vehicle needs it's oil changed. Check with a mechanic if you need assistance making these determinations.
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