Oil Change

Having your vehicle's oil changed regularly is an important part of regular maintenance. An oil change from the oil change experts at Olson Tire and Auto Service means a lot more than just changing your vehicle’s oil filter. Our full oil change service is a comprehensive auto repair package performed by our qualified mechanics.

What is included:

  • Changing the oil filter
  • Checking the air filter
  • Inspecting and topping off all fluids under the hood
  • Oiling all fittings
  • Examining engine for punctures
  • Checking belts and hoses
  • Examining tire inflation levels
  • Checking entire undercarriage

Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacements

What and Oil Change does: Your car depends on new oil and oil filters to keep it running efficiently. Oil needs to be kept full, clean from fragments, and not burnt. Oil lubes essential engine components. Moving parts create rubbing, and over time that rubbing wears the parts down. Oil, or a synthetic lube, could lessen the damage from the heat by those moving components. By having a regular oil change service schedule, you will positively increase your engine's efficiency as well as expand the life of your vehicle’s engine.

When to Change/Check Your Oil:

  • Check Oil Light is illuminated
  • Check Engine Light is on
  • Oil is dirty
  • Pinging, knocking, or various other sounds coming from the engine

It is recommended you have an oil change every 3,000 - 5,000 miles to stop engine wear and keep oil free from particles. For your car's particular service intervals, always consult your owners guide or ask one of our professionals at Olson Tire and Auto Service.

Olson Tire and Auto Service provides top quality oil change and oil filter replacements at unbeatable prices. Schedule an appointment for your next oil change today!

Oil ChangeDid you Know?

Check the owner's manual to see if your driving habits are considered to be "severe service." This type of driving requires more frequent oil changes, warns the Car Care Council. Have the oil changed accordingly, usually every 3-5,000 miles. For less wear and tear on the engine, drivers in cold climes (sub-zero driving temperatures) should drop their oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30. Your mom and dad would probably suggest simply moving to someplace warmer.

Description:

The typical oil filter consists of a high-strength steel housing containing various types of filtering media. An anti-drainback valve prevents oil from running out of the filter when the engine is off. Today's oil filters have a convenient spin-on design that makes removal and installation easy.

Purpose:

The oil filter sifts out contaminants, allowing the oil to flow through the engine unrestricted. Should the oil filter become restricted or clogged with contaminants, they will flow around the filter. This bypassing is a safety mechanism, but you never want to let oil and filter changes go so long that bypassing takes place.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions:

For best results, consult your owner's manual, but consider that your driving probably constitutes a severe maintenance schedule. Usually, this means oil and filter changes every 3,000 miles or 3 months. If you change the filter yourself, dispose of it properly. Take used filters to a facility that accepts them. Used filters can be crushed, removing the used oil and the steel part of the filter can be recycled. The oil from one used, seemingly innocent filter leaking into a landfill can taint 62,000 gallons of ground water.

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