How Often Should You Have Your Oil Changed?
How Often You Should Have Your Oil Changed in Shawnee, OK
When's the last time you brought your Chevrolet or Cadillac in for an oil change? Can't remember? (That might be your first indication that it's time for service!) Our team at Joe Cooper Chevrolet Cadillac can help. Most drivers know that performing a regular oil change is your best insurance for a healthy model, so if that little sticker in the corner of your windshield is smudged or you don't have one at all, here are a few questions to help you determine when it's time to make a service appointment with our team!
How often do you drive?
If you're an avid online shopper or you work from home, you probably aren't driving every day. Before the pandemic, working remotely wasn't an option and most preferred to grocery shop, try on clothes or pick up laundry detergent in a brick-and-mortar store. Now you can go several days without turning on your vehicle's engine! Here's some good news for you: You won't need to make an oil change appointment as often as you did before. The more that you drive and increase your vehicle's mileage, the sooner you'll need an oil change.
What does your owner's manual say?
We'll give our recommendation below, but it's more important to listen to what your owner's manual says. Flip through its pages to reference how often you should schedule a wide variety of services and what type of oil your vehicle requires. The manufacturer of your car knows your vehicle best — after all, they are the ones who built it! If you want a model that runs as smoothly as the day you bought it brand-new, trust their advice on how often your vehicle's oil should be refreshed.
What do our experts recommend?
Lost your owner's manual or not feeling the walk outside to check it? We've got you covered. Our team of technicians go by these general guidelines for customers who aren't sure what their specific make and model requires. If you use traditional motor oil in your car, we'll want to change it every 5,000 miles. If you use semi-synthetic motor oil, we recommend every 8,000 miles. And if you use synthetic motor oil, bring your model in every 10,000 miles. If you don't drive enough in a year to meet those mileages, schedule an oil change every six months!
Interested in getting your vehicle's oil changed or having another routine service performed? Our service technicians are happy to serve you, so visit us at Joe Cooper Chevrolet Cadillac at 4920 N Auto Mall Drive, Shawnee, OK 74804 for your appointment or contact us with any additional questions. We proudly serve customers from Oklahoma City, Norman and Moore!