Oil Change near Me

When Should I Get an Oil Change?

At one time, every car required an oil change at 3,000 miles, but now, with a wide range of diverse cars out on the road, it’s best to check your owner’s manual. Many manufacturers cite 5,000 miles as the right milestone, while others may state that you can wait until your car reaches 7,500 miles. 

Cars that use synthetic oil can wait even longer, usually until 10,000 miles. Along with looking at the owner’s manual or manufacturer’s website, ask one of our knowledgeable service techs. Since they perform oil changes daily, they’ll know what to tell you and how to know when to get it done.

Why Do I Need an Oil Change?

You’ve probably heard about oil changes since before you even drove a car. Whether from a parent or a TV commercial, you’ve heard the words “oil change” bandied about, but now let’s talk about why you need one.

For your engine and its components to glide together to give you the performance you expect, oil keeps those parts smoothly moving where they need to go.

After many drives in your car and many months, your car picks up a lot of dust and debris from every trip. This soils the oil and makes it less pure and effective. To bring your car back to its previous performance, the oil and filter must be changed.

Will the Oil Change Take a Long Time? 

Through their training and daily experience, our accomplished service techs can efficiently take care of an oil change. They’ve memorized the steps that take you from start to finish for an oil change, which translates to a short wait for this routine task. By the time you take a seat and whip out your phone, they’re already well on their way to completion.