Regular vehicular maintenance should be a top priority however people often wait for their vehicle to malfunction before taking action. This approach has proven to be far more expensive and inconvenient so carrying out regular preventative maintenance such as an oil change is usually the best option to avoid possible car troubles in the future.

When driving a vehicle daily it should be pretty easy to notice when something is not right. Maybe a weird sound or smell or sometimes vehicles may even stall but whatever the problem there are several tell tale signs that will indicate to you that your car may definitely be in need of urgent maintenance.

Oil ChangeWhy a Regular Oil Change Matters

One very important form of maintenance drivers should always keep in mind is to regularly change or top up oil in their vehicle. Nevertheless although people know that doing this is crucial to maintaining a proper working vehicle they’re some who don’t exactly know when its time for an oil change.

According to research conducted most car manufacturers now recommend oil changes every 7,500 -10,000 miles although some makers may specify changes every 5,000 miles. Despite this the age and make of vehicles as well as certain driving habits can certainly determine how often a person should get an oil change.

For instance The Ford Motor company suggest that drivers with normal driving habits driving a 2009 model vehicle change should the oil in vehicles every six months or 7,500 miles whichever is arrived at first while drivers driving a 2006 model would need a change every 5,000 miles or six months whichever comes first.

One of the main contributors to reduced oil life in vehicles is driving short distances below highway speeds as it is said that “5,000 miles on the highway in five months is way better than 1,500 miles of in-town driving within that same five months period.”

Apart from this, regular oil changes can give drivers the opportunity to inspect vehicles to see whether brake fluid and coolant are adequate.  They are also able to ensure hoses and clamps are in place and whether spark plugs need changing.

Determining how often you should change the oil in your vehicle is pretty simple and people could either take their car to a reputable mechanic or auto shop or they can check their vehicle owner’s manual to assist them with what to do. Given all the important factors outlined it leaves you to ask yourself “Should I get an oil change?” Don’t hesitate check your vehicle today to see if an oil change is required.  Contact us for more information.