How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

The health of your vehicle's engine in Macon depends on several factors, but the most important is your oil change frequency. How often should you change your oil? The rule of every three months or 3,000 miles is old news. Automotive improvements in the last decade or so have made it possible to go longer between oil changes. While you need to check your owner's manual for the specifics of your vehicle, most new vehicles have a suggested oil change frequency of 7,500-10,000 miles. Find out more about how often you should change your oil and how to check your car oil with the Five Star Lincoln Warner Robins service center.

Recommended Oil Change Frequency and Other Tips

If your driving habits in Macon and Dublin are fairly typical-commuting, errands, general city driving-you don't have to worry about oil change frequency as much as drivers who partake in these activities that require more frequent oil changes: 

• Off-roading
• Commercial use
• Racing
• Heavy towing

In addition to having the right oil change frequency, check your owner's manual to find out if your car needs conventional or synthetic oil and what weight you should purchase. If you're planning to do your own oil change don't forget to grab an oil filter from our parts department.
If you have a car that isn't driven regularly, it should still have its oil changed twice a year, Oil breaks down over time whether the engine's working or not. 

How Often Should You Check Your Oil Level?

Once a month you should take a few minutes to check your oil to make sure that you have the right amount and that it's clean. If you're low and you shouldn't be, or you find debris like metal shavings in your oil, schedule an appointment with our service department. These are signs that a bigger problem might be in your car's future. 

Save on Oil Changes at Five Star Lincoln Warner Robins

When it's time for an oil change don't leave the job to just anyone-bring it to Five Star Lincoln Warner Robins for the expert care you want for your Lincoln! Check our service specials to save on oil changes and other maintenance and repair services.