John's Service Tip #2

Changing the Engine Oil

Changing the engine oil on a regular basis is probably the number one most important thing to do in order to preserve the engine's life. Always replace the filter at the same time and use a genuine Factory oil filter for the brand of your car.

This is important whether you change the oil and filter yourself, or, if you pay someone else to do it. In the second case, you can always buy a filter from the factory dealership and then have your oil change facility do the work!

Also, keep the receipts from the dealership and garage for the oil changes. This is important so that you can prove that you have maintained the vehicle as recommended in the event you have warranty claims or even if you sell/trade your car.

The wide swings in weather for our area here suggest that an oil change every 3,000 miles or 6 months (if less than 3,000 miles) would be the best change schedule for most vehicles. Be sure to use the proper grade of oil for your car as well. This can usually be found in the owner's manual for the vehicle!