How to know when you need an oil change?

There are a variety of signs that help you know your vehicle might need an oil change. For residents near the Jenks, OK, area, that might include something more obvious such as the Check Engine or Oil Change Light. Drivers should also look out for engine noise and knocking, dark, dirty oil or exhaust smoke. If you’re driving an older car, excessive mileage is also a huge sign that you need an oil change, and if you’re experiencing poor fuel economy, that might be a sign to have your oil changed. If you’re experiencing any of these things as listed below, or if you have a hunch it might be time, bring your vehicle in promptly to have it serviced at Keystone Chevrolet’s Service Center.

• Check Engine or Oil Change Light
• Engine noise and knocking
• Dark, dirty oil or oil smell inside of the car
• Car stalling
• Exhaust smoke
• Overheating
• Difficulty starting engine
• Poor fuel economy
• Excessive mileage

Importance of getting an oil change

Getting your car’s oil change is a vital part of taking care of your car and in ensuring it continues to run properly over time. Why is getting your oil changed so important? The oil protects your car’s engine in many ways—specifically in providing a crucial layer of protection between the moving parts of the engine and helping to keep the parts from wearing down or becoming corroded.

Getting your oil changed also helps remove any particles or sludge and helps improve fuel efficiency, ultimately adding to your vehicle’s life. Some of the additional reasons an oil change is important for the well-being as well as the longevity of your car are as listed below:

• Helps your car’s engine to properly perform
• Protects your engine/provides a layer of protection between moving parts
• Reduces friction and adds lubrication of engine parts
• Help remove particles and sludge
• Replaces any oil that burned away while driving
• Improve fuel efficiency or gas mileage
• Adds to your vehicle’s life
• Less exhaust emissions