One of the most common service questions we receive is, "When should I change my oil?". Your engine's oil works hard to keep your engine cool, clean, and lubricated and often requires an oil and filter change. But how often is the biggest question.
News & Information About Your Next Oil Change
The answer depends on the type of vehicle you drive, how often you drive, and what type of roads you drive on. Most modern vehicles have a suggested timeline of 7,500 to 10,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first. If you'd like to find your car's specific timeline recommendation, you should look in the owner's manual. Of course, if your car's change oil light illuminates on your dash, you'll want to schedule an appointment as soon as possible, no matter what the mileage may be.
What Happens if You Don't Change Your Engine's Oil?
If you leave your car's oil unchanged, you'll run into a larger and more expensive repair. Over time, the oil will begin to deteriorate and break down. Either it will become too thin to accomplish any of its designated tasks, or it will form into a thick sludge, both of which will cause the engine to break down.
Schedule Your Next Oil Change at Paul Thigpen Automotive Group
Whether your car in Dublin, GA, needs an oil change, your truck has reached its mileage limit in Statesboro, or your SUV's change oil light has come on in Vidalia, we suggest scheduling an appointment with our Paul Thigpen Automotive Group service center. Not only can our team take care of your car, truck, SUV, or van's oil change, but we also may have a service special to help you save money along the way.