Oil Change At Stratford Hyundai
Oil Change At Stratford Hyundai
Posted on November 28, 2023
Of all the various stationary and moving components on your vehicle, the most important and costly one is your engine. Maintaining your vehicle's engine is critical to its longevity and performance. You have taken the time to accumulate resources to purchase the vehicle of your dreams, so why neglect the second-largest acquisition of your life. Your vehicle is utilized for many important facets of your life, like commuting to work, taking the kids to hockey practice, a weekend away at the cottage, and bringing home your newborn for the first time. So making sure that your engine and the many components in your vehicle are maintained are absolutely vital. One of the easiest ways for residents of London, Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario, Waterloo, Ontario, and Woodstock, Ontario, to give extended life to their engines is to maintain a proper oil change routine. At Stratford Hyundai, we encourage our clients to change and check their oil at pre-specified intervals because we know your vehicle is important to you. To make things simpler, you can schedule service appointments online and allow us to complete the task. If you want to learn more about oil maintenance, continue reading.
5 Things to Know About Oil Changes
If you have some questions regarding your vehicle's motor oil, when to change it, how often to change it, the type of oil to use and when to check its levels, find more information below.
When to Change your Oil
Automotive manufacturers have come a long way with engine and oil technology; in turn, the intervals for oil changes have also increased. The best advice for this is to always refer to the vehicle's owner manual. Many newer vehicles also feature a service reminder that monitors the number of kilometres driven and lets you know when an oil change is required.
How Often to Check your Oil
As a general rule keeping an eye on your oil levels is important. Check your engine's oil levels at least once a month and top up if required.
How Often to Change your Oil
Historically, the golden rule was to change your oil every 5,000 km, however as was mentioned earlier, engine and oil technology has improved over the last two decades, and it is not surprising to see intervals at 8,000, 10,000, or even 14,000 kilometres. The best advice is to refer to your owner's manual.
Choosing the Right Oil
The best advice is to speak to one of our trained service advisors to better understand which oil is recommended for your vehicle. Your owner's manual will also have this information.
Do you Need Synthetic Oil?
Synthetic oil is more expensive than conventional motor oil; thus, it doesn't make sense to use synthetic if the manufacturer does not require it. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.