Car Care Tip Tuesday - OIL CHANGE TIPS: It is recommended that you get an oil change on your vehicle every 3,500 miles for regular oil and every 5,000 miles for synthetic oil. Checking and changing the oil is essential to keep todays engines working properly and efficiently. Check the oil level with the engine and the car parked on a flat surface. Open the hood, remove the dipstick, wipe off with a cloth towel or paper, then back into the oil tank. Pull it again and see if the level is within the acceptable range marked on the dipstick. If you add the oil yourself, do not over fill. Over filling can damage the engine. Regular oil changes for preventative maintenance are cheap insurance against engine wear, and will always save you money in the long run if you keep a car for more than three or four years. Its very uncommon to see an engine that has been well maintained with regular oil changes develop major bearing, ring, cam or valve problems under 100,000 miles. The oil filters on most engines today have been downsized to save weight, cost and space. The standard quart-sized filter that was once common on most engines has been replaced by a pint-sized (or smaller) filter. The little filters should be adequate for 3,000 mile oil change intervals -- but may run out of capacity long before a second oil change at 6,000 or 15,000 miles. Replacing the oil filter every time the oil is changed, therefore, is highly recommended.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:03:59 +0000
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