WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHANGE THE OIL IN YOUR VEHICLE 

As a Tempe Auto Repair Shop we have seen way too often problems that occur when someone ignores changing the oil in their vehicle on a regular basis. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t be one of those customers. Ignoring this simple and relatively inexpensive maintenance item can cost you big money on preventable repairs. We advise that you always refer to your owner’s manual and find out what maintenance schedule your manufacturer recommends. Putting notes on your phone or calendar are good ways to remind you when it is time for an oil change. Today’s vehicles can go 5000 to even 10000 miles between oil changes. This of course depends on the type of vehicle and the type of oil you use. Your owners manual covers all of this information and is your best resource, so keep it handy and read through it. I know it may put some of us to sleep, that’s for sure. 

Engine oil is there to protect all the parts of the engine from wear, tear and excessive heat. This simple maintenance item is truly a small price to pay for the longevity of your vehicle. Ignoring an oil change can cause serious and irreversible damage. We’ve seen customers who needed to rebuild an engine and some were even forced to completely replace it. As you can imagine this is extremely expensive and completely unnecessary. 

It is important for you to know that if your vehicle is covered by a manufacturer’s or dealer’s warranty, not maintaining your vehicle according to manufacturer’s recommendations can eventually lead to your warranty being void. 

Our technicians at Bullitt Automotive, your Tempe Auto Repair shop will also tell you that reduction in fuel economy and impaired performance is another price you can pay for not changing the oil in your vehicle regularly. You may feel that your car is a bit more sluggish and not wanting to accelerate like it used to.

Keep in mind that it is important to check the oil level on a monthly basis. Sometimes you may need to top it off. This is also an easy way to detect if there is an oil leak. You certainly do not want to drive around with low oil levels. Always remember to check your oil before a long road trip. 

Although we at Bullitt Automotive, your Auto Repair Tempe AZ shop keep a history of all maintenance and repair performed on your vehicle, it is still a good idea to keep a neat folder for your records. This makes it easy for you to keep track of everything including all expenses. Also, it is nice to have when one day you are ready to sell or trade your vehicle. Your potential buyer will definitely feel more confident buying from someone knowing that the vehicle has been well taken care of. 

After reading this blog we hope that you will realize how important oil changes are to the performance and longevity of your vehicle. We hope that you will take this advice seriously and keep on top of the maintenance schedule. As always we are here to help, so come on over or call us at 480.443.0484. We are here to serve you.