Glenwood Oil Change
Today’s cars, SUVs, trucks and vans are designed to provide years of trouble-free driving. But owners must keep up with a few tasks to keep their vehicles on the road safely and without any problems. One of these tasks is bringing your vehicle to a mechanic for routine maintenance, which usually includes an oil change. If you live in Glenwood, oil change service is nearby when you visit the Jim Cook Chevrolet Service Center in Marion.
Routine maintenance includes several different services, depending on your vehicle’s mileage. An oil change is probably the most important service. When you bring your car for oil change service in Glenwood, our service technicians will flush the old oil from the vehicle’s engine and replace it with new, fresh oil. They’ll most likely also remove and replace the oil filter.
Automobile engines have many moving parts that work at very high speeds. The friction caused by the motion of the parts creates heat. Motor oil lubricates the engine and reduces friction, thus keeping the engine cool. This ensures that the engine parts work properly, and it prevents the engine from overheating.
The oil inside the engine has a limited lifespan. After a while, the oil and its additives break down. Old oil is unable to lubricate the engine properly. This is the reason the oil must be changed periodically. Changing the oil at regular intervals prevents engine wear and damage.
How frequently you should change the oil depends on many factors, including the type of car you drive, the kind of driving you do, and the weather you drive in. You can find the proper oil change interval for your vehicle in your owner’s manual. If you can’t locate it or need help deciding when to bring your car in for an oil change, contact us. We’re happy to help.
Most automakers recommend changing the oil every 5,000 miles. Vehicles that drive in stop-and-go-traffic, in hot or cold weather, or are used for towing may need more frequent oil changes. Car’s that use synthetic motor oil require less frequent oil changes, typically every 7,500 miles. Again, check your owner’s manual for the correct interval for your car.
When you change the oil in your car, not only will it help to protect the engine, it will also help to save fuel. Keeping the oil fresh allows the engine to run smoothly. When you bring your car to the Jim Cook Service Center for an oil change, you may see up to a 2% increase in fuel economy. This may not sound like much, but it adds up over time, and you’ll spend less at the gas pump.
Oil changes aren’t expensive, particularly when you compare the cost with what you would pay to repair engine damage or buy a new engine. Prices for oil change service vary depending on the type of oil your car requires.
Visit Jim Cook Chevrolet for your next oil change service and all your maintenance and repair needs. We’re located at 1075 North Main Street in Marion, just 15 minutes from Glenwood. We hope to see you soon!
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