How Often Should You Change Your Oil?
Your safety and the safety of your passengers are a priority, so you’ll want to get routine checkups on your new or used vehicle. Routine oil changes are vital to your car’s longevity. Luckily, advancements in oil and engine technologies have made it so that your oil change schedule can be much more flexible. For most modern cars, trucks, and SUVs, an oil change is recommended between 7,000 and 10,000 miles. However, for more specific information, you’ll want to either consult your owner’s manual or reach out to us at Dave Arbogast for more information!
What’s a Good Oil Change Schedule?
So, how often should you change your oil? Your oil change schedule will involve more, or fewer appointments based on your make, model, driving habits, etc. Keep in mind that the driving types listed below can have an impact on how you structure your oil change schedule:
- Heavy Towing
- Racing
- Commercial Use
- Frequent stop-and-go traffic
- Off-Roading
Oil Change Frequency Tips
Knowing how often you should change your oil is only half the battle. If you want to keep your oil in the best possible condition, you’ll want to take some expert advice from the certified service technicians at Dave Arbogast:
- Make sure you install a new oil filter whenever you change your oil. Our parts center can assist you in getting the right oil filter for your Buick, GMC, Ford model.
- Oil eventually breaks down, even when the car isn’t driven on a consistent basis. If you don’t drive often, you should still change your oil at least twice per year.
- Check your owner’s manual to see if you should use synthetic or conventional oil on your car. Synthetic oil costs more but lasts longer.
Get Your Oil Changed at Dave Arbogast Today!
Have a better idea of what your recommended oil change frequency should be? Then we encourage you to visit us at Dave Arbogast if your oil change schedule indicates you’re due for an appointment, our experts are more than happy to change your oil and get you back on Troy roads as soon as possible!
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3540 S County Rd 25A, Troy, OH 45373
Service: 937-980-0569
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Get an immediate $100 off a qualifying in-dealer service purchase greater than $100 with your new GM Rewards Mastercard when the purchase is made within 30 days of account opening. Subject to credit approval.
Plus, earn 20,000 GM Rewards bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases, less credits, returns and adjustments, within 90 days of account opening. See dealer for complete details.
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