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How Do I Know It's Time For An Oil Change?

How Do I Know It's Time For An Oil Change?

Regular oil changes are essential to keep your car running smoothly and prolong its life. But how do you know when it's time for an oil change? Here are some signs to look out for: 1. Check your owner's manual: Your car's manufacturer recommends a specific interval for oil changes. This can vary depending on the type of car, driving conditions, and oil used. 2. Oil level and color: Check the oil level and color by pulling out the dipstick. If the oil level is low or the color is dark and dirty, it's time for an oil change. 3.Engine sounds: If you hear strange engine sounds such as knocking, ticking or rumbling, it may be due to dirty or low oil levels. 4. Mileage: As a general rule of thumb, it's recommended to change your oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. 5. Warning light: If your car's oil warning light comes on, it's a clear sign that you need an oil change. Are you as ... read more

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Synthetic Vs. Conventional Oil Changes And Your Car

Synthetic Vs. Conventional Oil Changes And Your Car

The most common car maintenance is an oil change, but there’s a little more to it nowadays. What’s the best kind to use? How does it affect your wallet? Here’s a breakdown on conventional versus synthetic oil changes. Why Is A Synthetic Oil Change Important? Time for an oil change? Book online with Frank’s Servicenter! When you’re cruising down the road there’s millions of little explosions happening under your hood turning a huge variety of car parts. Each component interacts with others and under the high pressure and high intensity needed to move your car there’s a lot of wear that can occur. Oil lubricates the components in your car’s motor so that wear doesn’t happen. Over time the oil becomes dirty and needs replacing to keep your motor in the best possible condition. What Is Synthetic Oil For Cars? Synthetic oil is a chemically produced lubricant designed specificall ... read more

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Is Synthetic Oil Better for my car?

Is Synthetic Oil Better for my car?

YES! Synthetic oil is far superior to conventional motor oil in so many ways. Technical Mechanical Benefits:  Advanced Protection: Synthetic oil offers superior engine protection on cold starts when it means the most to protect the internal components of your engine. Fully Synthetic oil also resists breakdown allowing you to drive more miles between oil change services.  A cleaner Engine - Conventional oils have natural impurities, not found in Synthetic oils, that form sludge under high pressure and heat.  Benefits for the Environment and your schedule: Better for the environment: Fewer oil changes mean less oil consumed!! In a five-quart engine, you could save over 15 gallons of motor oil over 100,000 miles!  Conventional: Changing your oil every 3,000 miles over 100,000 miles will use over 41 gallons of oil.  Synthetic: Changing your oil every 5,000 miles over 100,000 miles w ... read more

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How Often Do I Need To Change My Oil?

How Often Do I Need To Change My Oil?

Many drivers are finding themselves off schedule from their routine service with new driving habits. You may be left wondering when should you really change your oil? Depending on the age of your vehicle, the type of oil that you use, and the driving conditions, oil service intervals will vary. Most newer vehicles specify a synthetic motor oil that has an extended service life. Quality full synthetic motor oils driven under the right conditions can be stretched as far as 10,000 to 15,000 miles! More realistically though you will end up servicing your car around 5,000 miles. Very few drivers meet all of the criteria to utilize the full potential of advanced synthetic motor oils.  Before you get too excited that you never need to change the oil there are a few things to keep in mind!    Most drivers do not operate under pristine high mileage driving conditions in a short time to take full advantage of the oil's potential mileage life. No matter what the mile ... read more

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