How Often Should You Get Your Oil Changed?

It’s important to stay up to date on your car’s maintenance schedule. The overall health of your vehicle can directly impact the health of you and your passengers on Stoneham roads. Remember that you are only as safe as your car is healthy. 

We understand that regular maintenance can be time consuming and expensive, but when lives are at stake, it’s worth the cost. Just like we need to stay hydrated and go to the doctor regularly, we need to make sure we take our vehicles to get a check up and keep them in good function. Part of that check up includes changing your car oil. 

Customers often ask us, “How often should I get my oil changed?”. The general rule of thumb is to change your car oil every 3,000 – 5,000 miles or every six months if you have an older vehicle. If your car is newer, you can go up to 10,000 miles. If you’d like an exact mileage number for your specific car, call our service center and they can give you more specific information. 

What Does Car Oil Do?

Your car oil lubricates your car’s engine so that it runs smoothly. Your engine is a complex piece of machinery that has several moving parts. To make sure those parts work fluently together, they must rotate with minimal friction or interference. Good motor oil gets this job done. High end oil will sometimes include dispersants to flush out any debris from the engine as well. Changing your oil regularly cools the engine, neutralizes acids that form fuels and improvise piston ring seals, all of which contribute to an enjoyable driving experience in Lynnfield. If you avoid changing the oil, you’ll start to hear noises in the front of your car, which is a serious cause for worry. 

Oil Change Frequency Information

We often get questions about healthy car care. We want to make sure you’re comfortable knowing that you have a healthy car when you drive through Medford. If you’re looking for more oil changing information, read below!

• Your owner’s manual has plenty of useful information around what type of oil you should use on your vehicle. Don’t ignore it!
• Even if you don’t drive far very often, you should get your oil changed regularly. When stationary, oil breaks down faster. 
• It’s just as important to change your oil filter too! 

Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield for Oil Change Service and More!

Now that you have the information, it’s time to act on it! If you think it’s time to change your oil, schedule a service appointment with us. Don’t forget to check our website for service specials, too. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions!

Service Specials at Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield