
Oil serves a very important purpose within your vehicle’s powertrain: lubricating the moving components to minimize friction, maximize efficiency, and reduce the risk of damage. So what happens if you don’t change your oil? Oil breaks down over time and gets less effective at lubricating — it also picks up debris that can increase friction. As friction increases, things get hot — hotter than the manufacturer intended — and that’s when the damage starts.
Below, our Auffenberg CDJR service center experts will detail the importance of regular oil changes to ensure your car, truck, or SUV continues to run smoothly on Belleville roads for years to come.
Trust us, you don’t want to find out what happens if you don’t get your oil changed.
Previously, technicians would recommend that you change your oil every 3,000 miles. These days, newer cars can often go between 7,500 and 10,000 miles between oil services. Those numbers are just an average though, and oil change frequencies should be adjusted to the driver’s habits. For example, if you drive your Dodge Charger long distances every day, you may need more frequent oil changes.
Committing to doing your own routine maintenance is a great way to keep your Ram or Jeep in top condition. If you want to change your own oil, check your owner’s manual first. This should indicate what specific kind of oil you need, whether it’s conventional or synthetic oil.
Oil Changing Steps
For those who like getting their hands dirty, we’re happy to share more car maintenance and repair tips. Our certified technicians have prepared guides to help you learn how to jump start a car, and perform basic maintenance tasks like checking your coolant levels. Need to schedule a repair appointment? You can do so online! We’ll get you in and out as fast as possible.
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