How much driving have you done in the past month? What about the past six months? Compared to the pre-COVID days, you may hardly be behind the wheel of your car. It’s still important, however, to remember that your vehicle needs to be serviced.
If you do nothing else, you have to make sure that this includes oil changes.
Why Are Oil Changes Vital?
Even if your car primarily sits in your driveway, its oil needs to be changed regularly. This is because oil degrades over time, which means it won’t be able to do its job properly. Oil is full of additives that help the engine offer optimal performance. These additives gradually lose their effectiveness, which is why new, fresh oil is essential.
When Should Oil be Changed?
Every 3,000 miles used to be the standard benchmark for changing oil. However, thanks to improvements with synthetic blends, that’s not necessarily the case anymore.
Depending on what type of oil you use and perhaps what kind of car you drive, that number could be 5,000 miles or more. Right now, however, the mileage may not be much of a factor.
In that case, you should still aim to get your oil changed every six months. This will help ensure that your car is ready to go whenever you need it.
Come in for Oil Change Service Today
At Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM Owings Mills, we make it simple to get your oil changed. When you contact our service center to schedule an appointment, you’ll have two choices. You can bring your car in and wait until the work is complete. Or, you can have us pick your car up and return it when the service is done.