Oil Change Service Near Phoenix

Why You Need an Oil Change

Oil is literally the lifeblood of your engine. Without clean oil, your engine works harder and will wear out faster. Oil moves through the system while the engine is running, lubricating the components to keep them moving more smoothly. When these components are moving smoothly, they don’t create as much friction, which keeps the engine temperature lower. The parts don’t work as hard, which means they last longer and don’t need to be replaced as often.

Part of an oil change includes replacing the oil filter. The filter’s job is to trap dirt and debris that could damage the engine. In time, the filter gets clogged with all that grime and can’t do its job properly. It needs to be replaced periodically.

How Often to Change the Oil

How often you need to change your oil depends on a few factors. The manufacturer’s guidelines are included in your owner’s manual, which provides a base timeline. If you use synthetic oil, you won’t need to change the oil as often. Synthetic oil is manmade and designed to last longer before it breaks down. Traditional oil needs to be changed about every 3000 miles, which is when it starts to lose its effectiveness. Synthetic oil is usually changed about every 5000 to 7500 miles, with some vehicles going even longer between changes.

If you don’t drive very often or very far, you’ll still need to have the oil changed once or twice a year. Most people will travel more than the minimum, but you might have someone who works from home or rides a bike to work who may not put many miles on their vehicle. Even if they don’t meet the minimum mileage every few months, they should still have their vehicle serviced.

What Happens in an Oil Change?

When you bring your vehicle to Acura of Tempe, our service team will drain the oil in the system and replace the filter. We’ll put in new oil and check other fluid levels. We perform a visual inspection on belts and hoses under the hood, check your brake pads, and look at other components for wear. If we see a component that needs attention, we’ll provide a written estimate of the cost of repair and an estimated timeline for when it should be completed before other issues may arise.

Schedule Your Oil Change

You can set up an appointment for an oil change online or give us a call if you want to talk to a person. We provide a comfortable waiting area or you can drop off the vehicle and take our shuttle home or to work.

Let Acura of Tempe help you care for your vehicle with regular oil changes. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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