Oil changes are essential to keeping your car running at an optimal level. Back in the day, the conventional rule was to change oil every 3,000 miles but now with improvements to engine oil and engine efficiency in modern cars, that norm has changed. With that in mind, how often should you truly have your oil changed?
The truth is there are a lot of factors that play into it planning your oil change, including manufacturer’s recommendations and the type of oil you use. If you use conventional oil, then it generally is smart to change oil at around the 7,500-mile mark in most modern cars. On the other hand, if you use synthetic oil, you can go even longer – sometimes as much as 15,000 miles or longer between oil changes, says Cars.com.
Where and how you drive are other factors to consider when it comes to your oil. You may have traveled only 3,000 miles, but if it’s hot where you live or if you are constantly finding your way home is clogged with stop-and-go traffic, changing more frequently might be a good idea.
Cars have come a long way over the past couple decades and don’t need as much constant attention as they used to. With better engines, better oils and better construction, changing your oil every 3,000 miles not only is unnecessary, it’s costing you money!
With that in mind, you still need to have your oil changed – just at longer intervals – and the professionals at AV Bumper to Bumper are here to help. We offer oil changes and tune ups as well as full auto service, including transmission repairs, diagnostic testing and much more to help keep your car running like new. For more information or to schedule a service appointment, call us at 661-949-1999 today!
