Oil Change BasicsAuto Oil & LubeUpdated on Oct 30, 2018 View more like this | Visit COLUMBUS, OH | Contact Shifflet Auto Care |
Are you new to the car ownership game? Or are you someone who unintentionally takes car upkeep for granted? Well it's time to get in the know about the simplest and most basic part of taking care of your vehicle...the oil change.
The motor oil that your car requires is absolutely essential to keep your ride functioning properly. After a while, that motor oil is going to become ineffective. This is when it's time for an oil change. If you neglect to get your oil changed in a timely manner, your car's oil could potentially become a thick, goopy, sludge-like substance that will quickly turn into a problem for your car- and you. This is because the old, thick oil can cause your engine to struggle to move properly, which could lead to an engine seizure. That means a costly engine replacement.
So now you are wondering, how do I know when it's time for my car to have an oil change?The best place to find that information is in your car's owner's manual. This handy little guide comes with all vehicles. It can inform you of precisely when your particular vehicle needs an oil change. Although it is commonly stated that cars should have an oil change every 3,000 miles of usage, that is a common misconception. Under normal driving conditions, some cars are able to go for 5,000 miles or more between oil changes. Keep in mind, though, that "normal driving conditions" means no extreme conditions/ terrain, no towing, no excessive uphill driving, no deep snow driving and no driving in excessive traffic.
Evaluate your driving conditions, read your owner's manual and then contact your mechanic to decide what is best for you and your vehicle. www.ShiffletAutoCare.com
The motor oil that your car requires is absolutely essential to keep your ride functioning properly. After a while, that motor oil is going to become ineffective. This is when it's time for an oil change. If you neglect to get your oil changed in a timely manner, your car's oil could potentially become a thick, goopy, sludge-like substance that will quickly turn into a problem for your car- and you. This is because the old, thick oil can cause your engine to struggle to move properly, which could lead to an engine seizure. That means a costly engine replacement.
So now you are wondering, how do I know when it's time for my car to have an oil change?The best place to find that information is in your car's owner's manual. This handy little guide comes with all vehicles. It can inform you of precisely when your particular vehicle needs an oil change. Although it is commonly stated that cars should have an oil change every 3,000 miles of usage, that is a common misconception. Under normal driving conditions, some cars are able to go for 5,000 miles or more between oil changes. Keep in mind, though, that "normal driving conditions" means no extreme conditions/ terrain, no towing, no excessive uphill driving, no deep snow driving and no driving in excessive traffic.
Evaluate your driving conditions, read your owner's manual and then contact your mechanic to decide what is best for you and your vehicle. www.ShiffletAutoCare.com
