How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

While most vehicles can go between 7,500 and 10,000 miles in between regular oil changes, certain factors may result in a shorter recommended oil change frequency. For example, if you regularly tow with your Chevy Silverado or engage in the following activities, you might wish to contact a service expert and hear their recommendations:

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

It’s also worth noting that miles spent in stop-and-go traffic are generally harder on a vehicle than miles spent cruising down the highways near Carol Stream and Aurora. If you’re often driving in less-than-ideal conditions, you’ll want to schedule service more often.

Motor oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. If you want to make sure that you’re handling every regular oil change in the proper way, there are a few other tips you should keep in mind:

• Even if you don’t drive very frequently or far, you’ll still benefit from regular oil changes! Motor oil breaks down and degrades in you engine over time, making it far less effective. So no matter how much you drive, you should still have it changed every six months.
• It’s always a good idea to change your oil filter when you replace your vehicle’s motor oil. If you’re the type who likes to perform an oil change at home, you can pick up your new filter (and fresh oil) at our parts department.
• Some vehicles require synthetic oil, while others will simply perform better with this type of fluid. Some may not work with synthetic oil at all! Check your owner’s manual or talk to an expert before you purchase replacement oil for at-home use.