Over the years, you’ll need to visit the Jeep dealer for a range of essential services. One service that you’ll need pretty regularly is an oil change. Most people need to change their oil more than once per year, although several factors impact how often you need the oil and oil filter replaced.
When Do You Need to Visit the Jeep Dealer for an Oil Change?
How often drivers need to stop in for an oil replacement varies. Many Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM vehicles need new motor oil after being driven 5,000 miles. However, some vehicles can go much longer between changes. Each model’s owner’s manual lays out specifications for that particular model, so we recommend reading yours thoroughly to see how often it suggests you change your oil.
The truth is that several factors play a role in how long your fresh fill of motor oil is going to last, so sometimes, you may need fresh oil more often than your manual suggests.
What Factors Impact How Long Motor Oil Lasts?
Oil Type
Your manual will be accurate with its recommendation for how often you change your oil based on the type of oil your vehicle uses. Synthetic motor oil lasts a lot longer than conventional oil. If your car uses conventional oil, then you’ll be visiting the dealer a lot more frequently.
Vehicle Age
Modern engines have more efficient designs than older models, so the oil lasts longer. Years of debris buildup and wear and tear in an engine can cause it to use more oil, too.
Driving Frequency and Habits
Of course, the more you drive, the more often you need to change your oil. How you typically drive also impacts how often you need to change the oil. If you tow often, regularly drive in stop-and-go traffic, or tackle harsh roads a lot, then you’ll need oil replacements more often, too.
What Happens When You’re Overdue To Have Your Oil Replaced?
The Oil Gets Dirty
Your oil can get dirty as it cycles through your engine. It may darken, become gritty, or thin out. It may also start to smell like it’s burning. Dirty and thin oil can’t lubricate your engine effectively.
The Engine Gets Noisy
A noisy engine is a bad sign. It tells you that something’s wrong. Sometimes the only thing wrong is that you need to have your oil replaced.
The Car Uses More Fuel
If your engine isn’t being lubricated enough by the oil, then it may start using more fuel. If you’re stopping at the gas station a lot, then you should have your car checked out at the dealer.
Come to Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to get your oil replaced as often as needed. Our technicians will be happy to talk to you about how often you specifically should be changing out your oil.
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