South Haven Oil Change

Whatever type of vehicle you own, it was a significant investment. That’s why it’s smart to take it for routine maintenance according to the manufacturer’s schedule. Your scheduled maintenance visit will include an oil change. Oil changes will help your car last longer. Fortunately, it’s easy to find oil change service near South Haven when you visit the Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Service Center in Benton Harbor.

Some car owners like to change the oil themselves, but we advise against doing it yourself. Oil changes are best left to experienced service technicians. Our certified service technicians have the expertise and the tools necessary to change your car’s oil properly. We’ll explain the reason why it’s so important to change your car’s oil.

Cleaner Engine
The longer you use your vehicle, the dirtier the engine will get. Dirt that accumulates in the oil eventually turns to engine-destroying sludge. When the South Haven oil change service technicians change your car’s oil, they’ll also replace the oil filter. A new oil filter keeps dirt and dust from getting into the engine. A clean engine will last longer, and it will run more smoothly.

Longer Engine Life
Replacing your car’s engine is expensive. Today’s engines can continue to run for 300,000 miles or more, but the oil must be changed at the proper intervals. Dirty oil causes the engine to work harder, creating more wear and tear on the engine. Crucial engine parts, such as the crankshaft and connecting rods, must remain lubricated. Old motor oil is incapable of lubricating these parts. Failure to change the oil will eventually damage the engine.

Better Fuel Economy
Regular oil changes will help your car achieve the highest possible fuel efficiency. When the engine isn’t lubricated properly, it has to work harder, leading to a drop in the vehicle’s fuel economy. Neglecting regular oil changes can cause your car to lose up to 2% in fuel economy. This figure may not seem like a lot, but it will add up. You’ll spend more money on gas.  

Higher Resale Value
If you’re planning to sell or trade-in your car, you’ll get more for it if it has been properly maintained. A good mechanic can tell whether or not the engine has undergone periodic maintenance. If the engine hasn’t been maintained correctly, it will be more likely to smoke, and it will run louder. Additionally, the seals and gaskets may start to leak.

Engine Runs Cooler
Engines that run hot are likely to wear out prematurely. Motor oil helps keep the engine running cool by reducing the friction created by the various moving parts.

Lower Emissions
If you live in an area that requires emissions testing, you won’t want to skip changing the oil. Emissions tests evaluate the levels of hydrocarbons emitted from the vehicle’s exhaust. If the motor oil is dirty, your car may fail the emissions test, and you may find yourself looking at an expensive repair bill.

Bring your vehicle to the Brookfield CDJR Service Center in Benton Harbor for your next oil change. Call us to schedule an appointment or use our website’s Schedule Service page.