An important component of your vehicle is the oil. The motor oil is the driving force of your car. It works to keep the engine cool and lubricates parts to prevent them from grinding. The engine oil assists the engine in plenty of ways. It helps defend the engine by keeping it clean from dirt, which defends the engine’s operation. Oil lowers wear and friction, which can also improve the fuel performance of your vehicle. Lastly, it lowers the heat located in the engine and pushes it to other areas of the engine.
Consistently checking the oil level can help the driver ensure oil health and maintain proper oil levels. To start testing, it is better to check the oil when the engine has cooled down to not touch the hot engine parts. Most dipsticks have guidelines to display if the oil levels are too low and should be topped off. Also when using the dipstick, you can inspect the oil texture. If the oil is light in color and smooth, it shouldn’t be changed. But, if the oil is darker and looks sludgier, then it should be replaced.
It’s possible that you may have a leak if your dipstick constantly shows low oil levels. There are a number of ways to check for an oil leak, which is important because a leak could bring harm to your car’s engine. If there are dark puddles under your car, this could be a result of its oil pan slowly leaking oil. Smoke from the engine or the smell of burning oil may also be an essential indicator of an oil leak. Also, the engine overheating could possibly be a result of an oil leak.
Learning when to replace your car’s engine oil is important to prevent harm to the engine in your car. While some may suggest a short oil change interval from 3,000 to 5,000 miles, it is recommended to have your oil replaced every six months or 5,000-7,000 mi., whichever one comes first. However, if you’re unsure about when to change your oil you should contact our service department for more accurate info about your vehicle.
Schedule your next Tulsa area oil change at South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. Our factory-trained technicians are standing by to serve you. We service all types and brands of vehicles. Call now or schedule your next oil change appointment online. We look forward to serving you.
I’ve brought my jeep gladiator here for about five years now and they’ve always treated me really well. Oil changes, rotations, alignments, recalls, etc. Never any trouble and always pleasant to deal with.
James was awesome to work with. The dealership made buying a car an easy process. Would recommend South Pointe Chrysler Jeep and Dodge 100%.
Working with the team at SouthPointe is always a breeze. My service writer Frank Bernabe is professional and friendly. Always ready to explain everything being done to my vehicle. I highly recommend SouthPointe for all your maintenance needs.
Tommy in service is very helpful and patient helping me understand issues and best solutions that fit in my budget.
James the salesman was great to work with, nice and easy process and great options to choose from
