Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. The oil must be kept fresh and in tip-top condition to keep your engine fully lubricated, clean, and corrosion-free. Read on to find out the optimal oil change intervals for your car. If in doubt, you can visit your local Kia dealer for expert guidance and to arrange a convenient oil change schedule.
Check Your Owner’s Manual
In most cases, oil should be changed at least twice a year. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to oil changes. As such, the first place to look should be in your owner’s manual. Follow whatever oil type and change intervals are recommended for your particular model.
Keep Your Powertrain Warranty Valid
If you have a valid warranty, you’ll need to maintain a certain maintenance and oil change schedule to make sure you don’t void the warranty’s conditions. A warranty’s servicing stipulations are there for a reason; if you stick to them, you’re sure to keep your car’s engine in great condition while enjoying the peace of mind a warranty provides.
Consider Your Usual Driving Habits
Always take your regular daily driving conditions into account when deciding how frequently to change your oil. Driving habits make a big difference to how rapidly motor oil wears down. One common example of more severe driving habits is regular short drives of under five miles. If you mostly use your car for very short trips, you’re putting a great deal of strain on the engine and oil, which isn’t given time to fully warm up.
Other examples include the regular use of particularly dusty, dirty, sandy, or salty roads, which increases the volume of contaminants that get into the oil. Towing trailers for long distances, prolonged driving at low speeds, and extreme heat can all cause motor oil to wear down faster. If any of these conditions reflect your regular driving, consider having your oil changed three or four times a year.
Book Routine Oil Changes With Your Kia Dealer
The best way to know for sure how often to change your oil is with the guidance of a trusted technician. A technician can discuss your usual driving habits with you and determine an ideal interval for your car.
If you book routine oil changes with us, we’ll send you courteous reminders whenever you have an upcoming oil change. That way, you’ll never accidentally forget to refresh your oil, and your engine will stay safe from excessive wear and tear.
Have your oil changed today at Randy Marion Kia in Salisbury, NC. We’re a local full-service Kia dealership offering a broad range of excellent vehicles, competitive deals, and high-quality customer care.
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