High Mileage Oil Change Service

Why Oil Changes Are Necessary

The internal combustion engine that powers your vehicle contains numerous moving metal components. These components need to be kept lubricated to avoid being damaged by friction, and the engine oil provides this lubrication. The engine generates incredible heat, and this heat eventually causes engine oil to break down.

What Happens If You Go Too Long Between Oil Changes?

As engine oil breaks down, it becomes less effective as a lubricant. The effects of decreased engine lubrication may be hard to notice at first, but it doesn't mean that they're not happening. Broken-down oil no longer provides enough lubrication, so your engine will start being affected by friction. This can shorten your engine's lifespan, even if you don't notice anything. If you allow enough time to pass, excessive friction will eventually destroy your engine.

Make Your Oil Last Longer With This Tip

If you drive a vehicle with conventional or semi-synthetic oil, there is one way to increase the time between oil changes: switch to full synthetic oil! While conventional oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles or three months, synthetic oil lasts much longer. At Feldman Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM of Clarkston, we recommend having synthetic oil changes performed every 8,000 miles or six months. What's more, synthetic oil is better for your engine than conventional oil.