You ask any car service technician, “Which is the most important routine vehicle maintenance service?” There will be a prompt reply, “Change your car’s oil.” Properly scheduled oil changes are crucial in keeping your car spic-and-span. Oil is the lifeline of any vehicle, lubricating and protecting your engine and protecting many of its parts from wear and damage. Regular oil changes keep the engine clean. When oil flows into the engine from other areas, dirt and other particles accumulate. If it’s not cleaned, sludge begins to build up. If you change your oil and replace your filters on a timely basis, you can get this dirt and debris out before they can do more damage. Additionally, all that buildup of dirt inside the engine will cause friction without proper maintenance. This will affect engine performance and fuel economy! But how do you know whether your vehicle needs an oil change? At Crabtree Nissan in Middlebury, CT, we give you an overview.
As a rule of thumb, you need to change the oil in your vehicle every 3000 miles or three months, whichever comes first. You can also look out for other signs. A sure shot indication is by checking the engine light. Another warning sign that your vehicle’s engine oil level is not optimal is if you hear knocking sounds from the engine. When you smell oil or fumes every time you get into your car, it may be time to get an oil change.
Whether it’s getting your vehicle’s oil changed or undertaking major repairs, the Crabtree Nissan Service Department is here to help you. Our highly trained service technicians will diagnose your car’s problem. They will promptly work on it and get you up and running in no time. We offer various services, such as front-end alignment, brake replacement or adjustment, muffler and exhaust repair, and more.