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.
We had a wonderful experience! South point and Richie did a great job! We love our Chrysler Pacifica!
The service manager we worked with, Tommy, was very knowledgable and professional. He stayed in contact concerning the progress of our vehicle. Great job.
They were very nice and did a thorough job on my van, they also told me what van needed the next time I came in.
The service was very quick and thorough. The oil change and tire rotation only took about an hour. They were very friendly as well.
Best experience I've had at a car dealership. Called in and spoke with James about a new Cherokee. Agreed on pricing and arrived the next day to pick it up. The agreed upon price was honored and we had a great experience. Highly recommend.
