Friday, July 10, 2020

How Often Should I Change My Oil?

There are a few hassles to owning a vehicle and one of them is knowing when to get your oil changed.  Our vehicle technicians at Melloy Dodge want to remind you of the importance of changing your oil and when to bring your vehicle in to be serviced through our Express Lane.

Why is changing your oil so important? Oil serves a few important purposes, one of which is being a lubricant for your engine.  Oil is also used to clean your engine by trapping debris and transporting it to your oil filter. Oil is responsible for keeping the bottom portion of your engine cool by reducing the amount of friction between the moving parts that create additional heat.  Motor Oil keeps your vehicle in efficient working order, and protects against costly repairs of wear and tear on your engine.

Our technicians suggest looking in your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s oil change mileage recommendation. Oil changes typically take place every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or every six months.  Newer model vehicles are equipped with an alert system that notifies you when it’s time to change your oil. Sometimes the

We know your time is important and we have set up our Express Lane to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.  Minor vehicle hassles are a thing of the past when you trust your vehicle to the skilled technicians at Melloy Dodge.

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