How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Are you wondering about the oil change frequency for your vehicle? Oil changes are one of the most critical items on your maintenance schedule because they keep your car’s engine clean and healthy. If you’re driving a newer vehicle around Haines City and your driving habits are average, the good news is that you should only need to change the oil every 7,500 to 10,000 miles! Check your owner’s manual to confirm, and learn more about oil change frequency, below.

Should You Increase Your Oil Change Frequency?

The average driver in Kissimmee should only need an oil change every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. But, what if your driving habits aren’t exactly average? How often should you change your oil if you do things like off-roading or you drive a work vehicle for commercial use? If you put a lot of miles on your car every month or you participate in any of the following activities, you should stick closer to the 7,500-mile interval, and you may even need an oil change more often than that:

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

If you’re unsure, you’re always welcome to contact us at Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT! Our service advisors can help you set a proper oil change schedule based on how you use your vehicle.

More Oil Change Tips

• Do you know whether to use synthetic oil or conventional oil in your vehicle? Check your owner’s manual if you’re unsure. Synthetic oil is pricier, but it also lasts longer between oil changes and contains special properties that offer extra protection for your engine.
• We talked about how often you should change your oil if you drive your car a lot, but what if you barely drive your car at all? Even if you don’t drive very much, you should still get an oil change at least once per year to keep the oil in good condition and prevent any damage to your engine.
• In addition to changing your oil, we will always change the oil filter at every oil change appointment. Working at home? You can pick up an OEM oil filter at our parts department!

Schedule Service at Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT!

Make vehicle maintenance easy with the help of our service department. Located near Celebration, we offer a convenient destination to keep up with your vehicle’s most crucial care. If you’re not due for an oil change for a while, why not read up on some more service tips from our website? Our team is here to help you become a more informed vehicle owner!