How Often Should I Get the Oil Changed in My Vehicle?
One of the questions we often get asked in our service center is regarding the frequency of oil changes. There is a lot of misinformation out there and we want to help folks understand how often they should get this service performed.
The truth is that the oil change service intervals for your vehicle are unique. Your vehicle's exact interval can be found in the owner's manual. Most modern cars require an oil change every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
Another factor in determining the interval of your oil change service is the type of oil that is in your car. For example, a vehicle using synthetic oil can run a lot longer without an oil change than a car using conventional oil.
Why Should I Get My Car's Oil Changed at the Scheduled Intervals?
Our dealership understands that life is busy. There are folks with so many social, family, and work obligations that it can feel like car maintenance is something that falls by the wayside. Unfortunately, that is not a good idea. Neglected auto maintenance can lead to expensive car repairs down the road. Oil change service is no exception. It should be completed at the intervals suggested in your car's owner's manual.
Oil is a fluid that provides lubrication for your car's engine components. If the oil is dirty, it won't be able to provide the effective lubrication that those components need. The result will be that these components will rub up against each other and cause friction. Friction can lead to overheating and engine failure.
What Are Some Signs That My Vehicle Needs an Oil Change?
Your vehicle will give you signs that it needs an oil change. Even if you aren't paying attention to the scheduled intervals, your car will give you signals that it needs this service. Our team can let you know the signs that you should watch out for, so you can set up a service visit. If you happen to notice any of these signs, you should schedule your oil change service with our dealership promptly.
Some of the signs that your car needs oil change service include:
- You hear a knocking sound coming from your car's engine
- The color and consistency of your car's oil is dirty and thick
- Your vehicle's oil light is illuminated on the dashboard
- There is smoke coming from your exhaust pipe
- You can smell burning oil in your car
Schedule Your Oil Change Service with the Team at Honolulu Volkswagen
Folks who want to choose our team for their oil change service will find that we make it easy to set up all of your service visits. Our dealership gives our customers the ability to schedule their service appointments online.
Use this tool to schedule your oil change service with the service center at Honolulu Volkswagen today.
