One of the most common and crucial services that you’ll need to get taken care of when you own a vehicle is getting your oil changed. Your engine needs oil in order to lubricate its many different moving parts, making sure everything works as smoothly as it should while also minimizing the amount of friction and, thus, wear and tear to which they are subjected. If you’re looking for somewhere to get your oil changed right here in Topeka, Kansas, be sure to check out the Briggs Dodge RAM service department, as our expert technicians will be happy to take care of you.
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When should I get my oil changed?
In order to know with 100% certainty when you should be getting your oil changed, you should check your owner’s manual for a maintenance schedule. There are several services that you need to take care of in intervals, with getting your oil change – as mentioned – being one of the most common. How often you should be getting it changed might vary from vehicle to vehicle, depending on its age, the type of oil it requires and many other factors. A good rule of thumb, however, is to get it changed every six months or 7,500 miles – whichever comes first.
What else should I get done?
It is incredibly common practice for technicians to replace your oil filter when they change your oil, but it’s important to double check just in case. Even if you change your oil, if you continue to use the same dirty old filter, the benefits of your oil change won’t really come to fruition. You might also consider having other minor things done as well, if your technician doesn’t offer them. A multi-point inspection, rotating your tires, balancing your tires, and similar services are all great to do. Remember to check the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual, it will likely tell you what else you should get done on a similar schedule.
If you have any questions about our services or what our technicians can do, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right here at the service desk whenever you need. We look forward to taking care of you and your vehicle the next time you need your oil changed.
