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An Oil Change is the Best Car Maintenance

Posted on May 23, 2016 in Auto Repair, Blog, Brake Repair, Car and Minivan, Driving, Engine, Factory Maintenance, HEV, Hybrid Repair, Oil Change, Passenger, Performance, Scheduled Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance

Never re use an oil filter. It will stop catching dirt which can cause engine damage.

Never re use an oil filter. A dirty filter can’t catch debris which causes engine damage.

The best and most basic maintenance you can do is a simple oil change. Whether its conventional oil or synthetic oil regular services will keep your vehicle running at its best. Most conventional oil changes are needed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Synthetic oil can be changed at 7,500 mile intervals depending on type of synthetic oil or your vehicle. Engine oil keeps components lubricated and reduces friction and damage. As with any vehicle fluid, engine oil collects dirt and debris which can cause it to become thick and unable to protect the engine. Regular changes keeps the oil clean, preventing extra friction and a damage. If you drive a Hybrid (HEV) you still have an internal combustion engine that requires regular oil changes.

To further protect your engine from friction and corrosion we recommend using BG MOA at every oil change, especially for high mileage vehicles. BG MOA offers added protection to your engine by keeping the right consistency and giving you better coating on engine parts and components.

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Your vehicle is the second largest investment you will most likely make, the first is purchasing a home. Just like any large purchase or investment you need a plan to protect and keep it working for you. How and where you drive greatly impacts the type and frequency of maintenance. While the manufacturer recommends maintenance at specific mileage intervals or factory scheduled maintenance, the road conditions and type of driving you do will determine what maintenance is a higher priority. For example, if you drive mostly in the city, braking frequently or hard at traffic lights you can expect to replace brakes and brake pads more frequently or before the mileage point a manufacturer suggests.

To best maintain your vehicle we suggest work closely with a trusted repair shop to advise you when and what extra work may be needed to prevent a break down and costly repairs.

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8 Comments

Steve Lester says:

August 11, 2017 at 5:51 am

As your vehicle is the second largest investment after your home so proper maintenance should be taken. The best and simplest method of car maintenance is oil change. Most conventional oil changes are needed every 3000 miles to 5000 miles and synthetic oil can be changed every 7500 mile. Regular changes keeps the oil clean. Engine oil keeps components lubricated and reduces frictional damages. If you have not adequate knowledge about changing oil, can visit your trusted car service center.

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Ellie Davis says:

September 11, 2019 at 1:24 pm

It’s interesting to know that the road conditions and type of driving will determine what maintenance is a higher priority. My husband and I are looking for advice about when to replace the oil in my car. I will encourage him to take his car to a repair shop to fix it before it turns into something worse.

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Meria says:

September 24, 2019 at 1:57 am

I always forgot to Change Oil Regularly and I am sure I’m not alone. Anyway, you have shared very helpful and necessary tips.

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Tammie Houston says:

November 1, 2019 at 9:15 pm

It was interesting to read that our car is the second largest investment that we can buy that needs to be taken care of. I recently exceeded the 5000 mileage and I’m thinking of having my oil change as its regular maintenance. Furthermore, it is highly recommended to visit our auto service provider regularly to maintain good working performance and lubrication of the car.

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Jarvis Bush says:

January 16, 2020 at 1:13 pm

Changing the motor oil is important. But it should not be done too often. Rather it should be carried out at the interval proposed by the manufacturer. Dirty oil can cause additional wear and tear on the engine. On the contrary, doing oil change timely can keep your vehicle’s engine clean. With routine oil changes, you can expect a longer engine life. You can get a better gas mileage by changing the motor oil on time. If you want your vehicle to perform better, then you need to change the oil systematically. Thanks for sharing this enlightenment.

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Austin Saunders says:

March 11, 2020 at 3:01 pm

I like what you said about taking care of your car since it’s the second largest investment you’ll make. My brother has been telling me about how he wants to make sure that his car is running properly in the coming weeks. I’ll share this information with him so that he can look into his options for professionals who can help him with an oil change

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David Norriss says:

March 11, 2020 at 8:51 pm

Thanks for explaining how a simple oil change will keep your vehicle running at its best. I think a lot of people overlook the importance and the difference an oil change can make. My car doesn’t need a change just yet but as soon as it does I will take it in.

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Kristofer Van Wagner says:

March 12, 2020 at 4:51 pm

My sisters were asking for advice on when is best to replace the oil in their car. So, I appreciate that this article explained how we drive and the condition of the road actually factors into which maintenance is of the utmost priority. I will inform my sisters to take their cars to a workshop rather than prolonging their service.

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