Updated: November 28, 2017
Routine oil changes is the absolute top thing you can do to extend the life of your engine and, in turn, your car. Routine and regular oil changes are critical to the health and reliability of your car.
You might ask, “so what is the definition of ‘routine’ and ‘regular?'” There was a time when auto mechanics recommended oil changes every 3,000 miles or 3 months. In most instances, today’s oils and engines will travel longer and farther between oil changes. We suggest following the oil change intervals recommended in your owner’s manual, as well as observing the oil type and viscosity recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. But, as a rule of thumb, 5,000 miles is a proper interval with typical driving conditions in our area when using conventional or synthetic blend oils. If your vehicle uses full-synthetic oil, the typical oil change interval is every 6,000 to 7,500 miles. Regardless of the oil change interval, we highly recommend checking the oil level frequently between changes.
Following a regular and routine oil change schedule will keep harmful dirt and debris from building up in your engine. While circulating and lubricating your engine, oil picks up particles and dirt from inside your engine. If the dirty oil is allowed to stay in the engine for too long, it will turn into harmful sludge. This sludge will get baked on to engine component and will damage internal engine parts. Changing the old dirty oil with new oil simply better lubricates and extends the life of these internal engine components. Typically, the better the quality of oil, the better the lubrication.
Besides extending the life of your engine, performing routine oil changes also provides a great deal of other benefits. These additional benefits include:
