How Often You Should Have Your Oil Changed in Edmond, OK
How Often You Should Have Your Oil Changed in Edmond, OK
We all know that keeping up with a vehicle’s service is the best way to ensure a healthy model, but just how often should you schedule an appointment with our team for an oil change? It's one of the most basic types of service you can complete for your Ford, but many drive a bit further or go a bit longer than they should between services. If that little sticker in the corner of your windshield has been smudged or a mechanic forgot to give you one, you might be wondering when you should bring your Ford to Joe Cooper Ford of Edmond . Below are a few questions that can help you determine when to put an oil change on your calendar!
How often do you drive?
Everyone used to drive every day, whether to and from work or to complete errands and shopping. But since the pandemic, working from home and ordering household supplies, groceries and clothing online has spiked. Now you can go several days without turning your car's engine on! Good news for our remote workers and online shoppers: You won't need to bring your car in for an oil change quite as often. The more you drive, the sooner you'll need fresh oil and a fresh oil filter.
What does your owner's manual say?
If you're doubtful about what that number says in the corner of your windshield (maybe the miles are too low or the date too soon), you can always reference your owner's manual. Not only will it detail how often your specific make and model requires an oil change, but it'll specify the type of oil that should be used along with a recommended maintenance schedule. The manufacturer knows your model inside and out — after all, they're the ones who created it. Trust their advice on how often your vehicle's oil should be refreshed.
What do our experts recommend?
Listen, if your owner's manual says something different, please do what it says over what we recommend. But if your glove box compartment is just too messy or you'd rather not step outside and look for it at the moment, we'll tell you right here what our technicians think. If you use traditional motor oil in your car, we'll want to change the oil every 5,000 miles. If you use semi-synthetic motor oil, we recommend every 8,000 miles. And if you use synthetic motor oil, bring your model in every 10,000 miles. Do you not drive enough in a year to meet those miles? Bring your vehicle to us twice a year!
Interested in getting your vehicle's oil changed or having another routine service performed? Our service technicians are happy to serve you, so visit us at Joe Cooper Ford of Edmond at 600 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73114 for your appointment or contact us with any additional questions. We proudly serve customers from Oklahoma City, Moore and Midwest City!