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How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

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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. A consistent oil change frequency is 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. Many modern cars, trucks, and SUVs have an oil change frequency 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
  • 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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Tire Price Match Guarantee

Eligible tire brands: BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Michelin, Pirelli, and Uniroyal. Ad, written estimate, or internet quote for identical tire(s) from a competing tire retailer/installer located within 100 miles of the dealer required during guarantee period for price match. Tire match price must be determined prior to applying a tire manufacturer rebate, if any. At participating dealers only. Offer ends 12/31/2024.

Expires: 12/31/2024

 

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