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How Often Should You Get Your Oil Changed

How Often Should You Get Your Oil Changed
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As a Toyota dealership serving the Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows, IL, areas, we know all about the importance of regular oil changes. We also know that many drivers have a lot of questions surrounding the topic. Whether you’re wondering how often you should get your oil changed or what kind of oil you need, we can help you find the answer.

The team here at Arlington Toyota is here for you, so let us answer all your oil change questions!

Why Get an Oil Change?

In general, you should aim to get your oil changed at least once a year or every 7,500 miles. However, this can vary from model to model, depending on the following factors:

  • The manufacturer
  • Type of oil
  • Your driving habits

Since oil changes help keep your engine running in top condition, routine oil changes are essential. The engine oil keeps everything lubricated and prevents overheating. Over time, it will get thicker as it gets burnt and picks up pieces of debris. Once it develops that sludge-like consistency, it stops helping your engine and starts to hinder it.

That is why getting oil changes regularly will ensure you get the best performance possible out of your engine for longer.  

What Kind of Oil Does Your Car Need?

When you’re wondering about the maintenance needs of your vehicle, the owner’s manual will be your best friend. The owner’s manual will contain the answers to all your questions and can help you find out exactly what type of oil your engine needs.

While the brand of oil typically doesn’t matter all that much, you’ll want to make sure you’re using oil that is the right level of viscosity for your engine. Oil that’s too thin won’t provide the right kind of protection, while oil that’s too thick might be more difficult for your engine to work through.

Service technicians and mechanics are also a good resource for this and other oil change questions. With all their experience in these matters, they’ll be able to point you in the right direction for your vehicle’s engine oil.

Importance of Routine Maintenance

Without regular oil changes, you’ll notice some issues with your vehicle start to build up. There might be a scent of oil lingering around the interior. Your vehicle might also start to burn fuel faster than usual, meaning you’ll have to make more gas station stops.

If this goes on for too long, the engine might start to suffer some internal damages. Parts will grind against each other, and there’s a risk of overheating.

Getting this one piece of routine maintenance taken care of regularly will also help improve other aspects of your vehicle. Most service centers can complete an inspection and other maintenance items while your vehicle is already in the shop. So, if anything else needs attention, it can be taken care of before you experience issues.

Schedule Your Oil Change

Our family-owned and -operated dealership is here to help with all your service and maintenance needs. So, if it’s time for an oil change or you simply have more questions, get in touch with the diverse and talented staff here at Arlington Toyota.

We’ll have you back on those Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows, Illinois, area roads in no time. Schedule your service appointment today!