Believe us here at Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel, we are not suggesting that every 3,000 miles for an oil change are not a good idea. There are mileage milestones and this is the perfect mileage milestone for an oil change, but depending on many factors, you may need to have your oil changed sooner than this, or you might be able to go longer between oil changes. Over the years, our experience has taught us that oil changes are personalized. We’ll explain more below, so please keep reading.
Manufacturer’s Recommendations
Your vehicle’s manufacturer knows best when it comes to the oil change duration for your specific model and year. Take a look at your owner’s manual to see the type of oil that is recommended for your car, truck, or utility vehicle, the specific oil weight, and when the manufacturer recommends you get the oil changed. This is the beginning of the personalization of your oil changes.
Your Daily Commute Conditions
With this information in hand, also consider your daily commute. You might be stuck in stop-and-go traffic in the morning and evening that makes driving your automobile hard on your engine. You might be a short sprinter, i.e., you only take short trips in your automobile each day. Both of these things are hard on your engine, and it’s a good idea to have your oil changed frequently under these driving conditions.
If you have a long commute that is traffic free, in other words, you get on the freeway and go for more than 15 minutes, your oil has a chance to heat up completely and lubricate your engine. These types of commutes are actually easier on your engine, and you may be able to go longer between oil changes. As you can see, your daily commute conditions can affect your oil change duration.
How You Like to Drive
How you like to drive your automobile also affects how often you should have your oil changed. Those who take it slow and easy are less hard on their engines and they may be able to extend the oil change duration. Those who like to drive their automobiles like racecars need to have their oil changed more often. The age of your vehicle also plays a role in oil change duration. For example, if you drive a classic automobile, you may need to have the oil changed every 2,000 miles.
Finally, whether you use conventional or synthetic motor oil also affects your oil change duration. Tri Valley Auto Repair & Diesel the best auto service shop in Limon, CO. give us a call today to customize your vehicle’s oil change schedule.
