Getting your oil changed is essential for the health of your engine. If you continue to put off your oil change, the health of your motor will be compromised severely. Today, we’re looking at how often you should schedule a RAM oil change.
However, filling up more often is the least of your problems. Eventually, excessive wear and tear will occur because the moving parts that make up your motor will not be lubricated adequately. If you continue to put off your oil change, your engine components will need to be replaced. Eventually, your engine may even fail. Do not put off your regular oil changes. Stick to the recommended maintenance schedule.
How Often Should I Get My Oil Changed?
You should get your motor oil changed every three months or 5,000 miles. However, if you drive in severe conditions regularly, you need to come in every 3,000 miles for an oil change. On the other hand, you may come in for an oil change every 10,000 to 12,500 miles if you use synthetic motor oil.
Is Synthetic Motor Oil Worth the Extra Cost?
Synthetic motor oil is absolutely worth the extra cost. First, it saves you money because you can go 2.5 to 3.3 times longer between oil changes. However, saving time and money on oil changes isn’t the only benefit of choosing synthetic motor oil.
Greater Engine Protection
One of the reasons you can go longer between oil changes when you opt for synthetic motor oil is it protects your motor better than conventional motor oil. One of the reasons this is the case is it maintains its viscosity regardless of its temperature. Conventional motor oil is only effective after your motor has warmed up to normal operating temperature. When it is cold, it is too thick to flow freely and protect the moving parts that make up your engine.
On the other hand, synthetic motor oil is thin enough to protect your engine even when your engine hasn’t reached optimal operating temperature. Also, synthetic motor oil doesn’t get too thin to provide adequate protection when your engine gets very hot.
If you can’t remember the last time you brought your RAM in for an oil change, you have probably driven over 5,000 miles. Contact us today at Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Highland Park to schedule your oil change to improve your fuel efficiency and protect the health of your motor.
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