Get Your Car's Oil Changed For Best Performance
One thing that always seems to be on someone's to do list is changing the oil in their car. Changing your oil on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do to keep your at peak performance, as well as maximize the life of your car.
It is recommended that you change your car's oil every 3000-5000 miles or as recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Each vehicle is different, it is very important that you check your vehicle’s manual to see what the requirement for your make and model. If intervals are extended, you need to ensure the oil used is capable of extended mileage changes.
Waiting too long between oil changes can cause serious, costly damage to your engine. The oil lubricates all moving parts and not changing your oil can have serious consequences on your engine. Without regular oil changes internal engine damage can occur. It is very important to never exceed the mileage intervals that are recommended or your specific vehicle.
There are many different specific oil types available on the market today. Conventional oil is typically the oil that is used in bulk at dealerships and is the cheapest at auto stores. This type of oil is great for owners who adhere to their recommended oil change schedule and vehicle with low-mile engines.
Premium Conventional oil is another oil option for your vehicle. Premium is the standard new-car oil.
Full-synthetic oil is made for high-tech engines. Check your owner's manual- if it doesn't call for synthetic oil, using it will only be an additional expense that may not add anything to the performance or life of the engine.
Synthetic-blend oil is premium conventional oil that has a dose of synthetic oil as well. These oils are popular with pick-up and SUV drivers because they offer better protection. It usually costs only a fraction more than premium conventional oils.
Finally, if your vehicle has more than 75,000 miles, it would be best to use high-mileage oil. Seal conditioners are added to the oil to expand and increase the flexibility of internal engine seals.
Another important aspect of changing the oil in a car is the oil filter. Oil filters filter out all the solid contaminants that are in the oil that you don’t want circulating through the engine, which can cause engine damage. Over time the oil filter will build up all of the contaminants, so it’s important to be sure to change the filter every time the oil is changed.
Figuring out what the best oil for your car is, as well as trying to change and dispose of your own oil can be a hassle for car owners. Due to today’s rules and restrictions regarding the disposal of oil, it’s recommended to have a mechanic change your oil. After the mechanics at Tune Tech Automotive change your oil, they actually store it, and use it to heat their shop. The mechanics at Tune Tech Automotive in Aurora take all of the work out of auto repair and oil changes for you. Give us a call at 303-364-3391 to schedule your oil change in Aurora today!
