Posts Tagged: Oil changes Lancaster CA

4 Tips for Preserving Your Car Engine

The engine is what keeps your vehicle moving! For this reason, it’s crucial to take care of your engine and preserve it well. There are a few parts that work together to help your engine run properly. It’s important to complete routine maintenance to help keep your engine running well and prevent unexpected costly repairs… Read more »

Routine Vehicle Maintenance Tips

As we begin a new season, it’s important to conduct routine vehicle maintenance to avoid costly breakdowns. If you notice anything unusual coming from your vehicle, such as shaking, odd smells, or strange sounds, you should always get your car checked by a professional. However, sometimes your vehicle won’t indicate that something is wrong, which… Read more »

3 Causes of Low Engine Oil

Without engine oil, your car wouldn’t be able to run. If you’re driving and you notice a warning light appear on your car’s dashboard, check to see if it is a sign that indicates low engine oil. If you see a warning light, don’t ignore it. When your oil level is too low, it prevents… Read more »

What Would Happen If You Never Changed Your Oil?

Fluid is extremely important to any machine, or body, that generates a lot of heat. Think of it this way, if our body suddenly lost all its water content, it would literally start to melt in minutes. Fluids regulate temperature in things. So in a car, oil works well in keeping the engine relatively cool. On the contrary,… Read more »

The 3,000 Mile Oil Change

For years the general standard for oil changes is every 3,000 miles or 3 months.  It’s something almost every vehicle repair and maintenance shop recommends for most vehicles.  Of course, there are some objections to the rule.  In Volkswagen Group vehicles, a petrol engine can go up to 2 years or approximately 18,600 miles, and a… Read more »