How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

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It’s no secret that regularly changing your vehicle’s oil is crucial to maintaining its optimal health and performance on the roads of Brandon. How often should you change your oil? The recommended oil change frequency for most vehicles used to be around 8,000 kilometres. However, recent advancements in automotive technology allow more modern vehicles to go every 8,000 to 12,000 kilometres between oil changes.

That being said, the specific oil change frequency will vary depending on the vehicle you drive as well as your driving habits. Take a look at everything you should know regarding oil changes with the service centre at Capital Lincoln Winnipeg.

What Affects Oil Change Frequency Recommendations?

How often should you change your oil? Some cars have a higher oil change frequency than others, but the general recommendation is to change your oil every 8,000-12,000 kilometres. If your drives around Portage la Prairie regularly include any of the types of driving listed below, you’ll need to adjust your oil change frequencies accordingly:

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

For specific numbers on how often you should change your oil, consult your owner’s manual or reach out to the experts at Capital Lincoln Winnipeg. 

How Often Should You Check Your Oil Level?

Check your oil level at least once a month to avoid problems when you’re out and about on roads of Dauphin. Things like changes in your oil’s colour and texture can be a sign of serious problems. If you see that you’re low on oil or need auto service, schedule service with us right away!

Other Important Oil Change Tips

We’ve covered the basics, but here are some other important tips regarding oil changes that every driver should know: 

  • Check your owner’s manual to see if you should use synthetic or conventional oil on your car. Synthetic oil costs more but lasts longer.
  • Oil eventually breaks down, even when the car isn’t driven consistently. If you don’t drive often, you should still change your oil at least twice per year.
  • Make sure you change your oil filter whenever you change your oil. Our parts centre can assist you in getting the right oil filter for your vehicle.

Schedule an Oil Change in Winnipeg!

Contact us to see if you’re due for an oil change. Don’t forget to ask us about our service specials to see how much of a discount you can get before you bring your vehicle to our service centre! 

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