Changing the engine oil on your vehicle is one of the best preventative maintenance items that can be done for your engine. It is important to be sure to add the correct oil when changing it on today’s modern engines. Due to their design, installing the incorrect oil may cause premature failure. Driven Automotive has the right oil for your vehicle.
Regular filter replacement is another way to prevent premature engine trouble. Oil filter, cabin air filter, fuel filter, and engine air filter maintenance stop dirt and debris from wreaking havoc on the operation of your vehicle. It is always wise to inspect these filters when changing oil. If they are dirty, or have been in the vehicle longer than the manufacturer’s recommended service interval, they should be replaced.
Changing oil regularly at Driven Automotive gives us the opportunity to keep an eye on any maintenance items we may have mentioned in the past. We can inform you of their progress and when it may be time to replace them. By doing this, we help you save money and get the most out of your vehicle.
Oil Change Intervals
There are so many different opinions of how far one should travel between oil changes. Some manufacturers recommend once a year, or 25,000 kilometers. Many are much lower. When oil wears, the lubrication properties deteriorate, and the oil starts to sludge up. When the oil sludges up, it does not flow properly to lubricate the moving parts in the engine effectively. This will cause premature engine failure. Driven Automotive recommends oil change intervals of 6,000 kilometers for gasoline engines and 8,000 kilometers for diesel engines, or once a year whichever occurs first.
