Oil Change Frequency

Motor oil keeps the many moving parts of your car’s engine operating smoothly to avoid undue friction, wear, overheating, and seizing. There are two types of motor oil conventional and synthetic. Conventional oil (mineral oil) is made from refined crude oil. Synthetic oil comes from the combination of synthetic or artificial chemicals with crude oil to create a petroleum product that behaves like conventional oil. For the cars of today, synthetic oil is often recommended. Synthetic oil is formulated to remain stable and long-lasting.

Oil Change Frequency

Now that we understand the types of motor oil, you may be wondering how often you should change your oil. Auto manufacturers used to recommend an oil change frequency of every 3,000 miles. However, the engineering improvements found in the cars of today allow drivers considerably longer oil change frequencies. But other factors such as engine type, the brand of motor oil, driving style, driving conditions, and weather may cause you to change your oil more frequently. 

We recommend reviewing the owner’s manual for your vehicle to see the oil change frequency and how to check the oil in your vehicle. As mentioned before, certain driving and weather conditions throughout Fitchburg and Gardner may call for more frequent oil changes. 

Oil Maintenance Tips

Now that you know how often you should change your oil, review our tips for maintaining the motor oil in your vehicle and enjoying rides throughout Clinton: 

• Like how our bodies need activity to keep the blood flowing, so does your vehicle. So, get out there and hit the open roads to keep your vehicle’s oil flowing. 
• Review your owner’s manual to determine if your car, truck, or SUV operates best on conventional or synthetic oil. Use what is recommended to maintain engine health. 
• Follow your auto manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. This will ensure that your oil is changed often along with the oil filter. A dirty oil filter cannot remove debris from the oil and may impact the performance of your vehicle. 

So How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

If you are still wondering how often you should change your oil, we at Ron Bouchard Nissan recommend checking your owner’s manual for model-specific oil change frequency and the type of oil to use. Also, remember to keep those additional contributing factors in mind. As a recap, some of those factors are your personal driving style, driving conditions in your area, and the weather. Ultimately, you want to keep your vehicle ready for the next Leominster driving adventure. 

Get Your Oil Changed at Ron Bouchard Nissan

No matter what your oil change frequency recommendation is, the service department at Ron Bouchard Nissan can be trusted to get the job done efficiently and correctly. Call us today at 978-345-1800 to learn more about our service menu. You can also schedule service online by using our easy-to-use scheduler.