When you learn to drive a car, you need to learn so much more than to put it in gear and press the gas pedal. No, you must also learn about proper car maintenance, which includes things like changing the tires and making sure to keep up with the preventative maintenance on the vehicle. The main maintenance you’ll have performed over the life of the car seems like a simple chore, but it is more important than anything else you can have done to your vehicle – the oil change. But how do you know if your car is due for this procedure? The pros at Kevin’s Auto Repair Service have the answers.
What Is An Oil Change?
Very simply, an oil change is a process of draining your car’s used engine oil and replacing it with a fresh batch. As your car runs, the oil that is used to lubricate your engine gets dirty and breaks down, as it must withstand an amazing amount of heat and friction. If oil is not changed after it becomes worn, your engine parts will create friction and damage themselves as they run. That damage can cost upwards of thousands in a short period of time, so it literally pays to keep up with your car’s oil change schedule.
How Often Do I Need An Oil Change?
It used to be that cars would all need oil changes every 3,000 – 5,000 miles, and that still holds true for a lot of vehicles. But new synthetic oils and modern engines can allow cars to get a lot further without requiring an oil change. The only way to know for sure is to break out your car’s owner’s manual and look in the very back. It will have a detailed account of all prospective services and when they should be performed – oil changes included. If you’ve gone way past the mark, bring your car for an oil change today!
Make An Appointment
If your car is due for an oil change and you want to keep it running and in great shape, bring it to the experts at Kevin’s Auto Repair Service in Swoyersville, PA, today. Our team will have you in, out, and back on the road before you know it. Take care of your car – get the oil changed today!