How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Your vehicle needs to be just as healthy as you so that the safety of not just you, but your passengers can be guaranteed. Routine oil changes are vital for your vehicle’s health as a result of this, so you should know how often you should change your oil to keep it running smoothly. Over the last decade, there have been continual improvements in oil and engine technology that have helped Derby drivers go much further, pushing oil change frequency back. Now, most new vehicles have an oil change frequency between 7,500 and 10,000 miles! As always though, it’s important to know what your owner’s manual has to say about the specifics of your vehicle, so you should always consult that first. However, if you do have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us, so you can speak to one of our expert service technicians!

It’s an important question to ask, but how often should you change your oil? Depending on the make, model, and year of your vehicle, you might have a higher oil change frequency than others. Generally, though, it is recommended that you change your oil every 7,000 to 10,000 miles. You might need to change your oil more frequently though if you take part in activities around El Dorado:

• Off-roading
• Commercial use
• Racing
• Heavy towing

Our service center technicians have some additional oil change tips that you might enjoy so that you can stay safe while driving around Newton.

• Check your owner’s manual to see if you need to use conventional oil, or synthetic. You might not like the more expensive price point of Synthetic oil, but it lasts much longer than conventional. 
• Even if your car isn’t driven on a regular basis, oil can still break down. It is still recommended that you change your oil twice a year, even if you don’t drive it often.
• Make sure you change your oil filter at the same time you get your oil changed. If you’re doing the oil change yourself, you can speak to our parts center for the right part.

It is recommended that you check your oil level at least once a month to avoid any trouble that might creep up on you. Things like changing color in your car’s oil can be a sign of a serious problem, and low oil levels can lead to big problems later on. Schedule service in our center to make sure you are staying on top of your routine maintenance to prevent a minor problem from becoming a serious problem.

Now that you know how often you should change your oil, let the experts at Don Hattan Dealerships show you what a difference that having our expert technicians can have on keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Schedule service today to maintain your vehicle’s health.