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Your owner's manual will have a recommendation for time and mileage, but you need to remember that it's based
on using the recommended weight of oil.
 And if your
vehicle came from the factory with synthetic oil, the recommended intervals assume you continue to use synthetic.
Also how you drive around
Streetsboro OH can have a big effect. Most owner's manuals will have a list of driving conditions that are harder on your
vehicle. Things like stop and go driving in Streetsboro, short trips to , driving in very hot or very cold weather, heavy
loads and towing. If some of your driving fits this, you may need to change your oil and do other maintenance on a shorter
schedule.
This may sound complicated. Some
vehicles in Ohio have an oil life calculator that takes all of these factors into account and tells you when you should
change your oil. Otherwise, talk with your Streetsboro Ohio service advisor at Jimyz Automotive about how you drive and get
her recommendation for when to take care of your service.
Finally, if any of the steering or
suspension parts can be lubed, your technician at Jimyz Automotive will take care of that with a lube, oil and filter
service.
OIL CHANGE FOR "SEVERE SERVICE"
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 climates (sub-zero
driving temperatures) should drop their oil weight from
10-W30 to 5-W30.
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 3,500 miles or 3
months. An
oil change at your local shop: Sounds
simple, but there’s some pretty important things to know about
preventing oil sludge.
Oil eventually starts to turn into
jelly. Literally – petroleum jelly. Sludge clogs up oil passages
and keeps oil from getting to some areas of the engine,
causing parts to wear out prematurely. And that means
expensive engine repairs.
That’s why you need to change the oil and oil filter on
schedule – to get the old oil out before it turns to
sludge. Your manufacturer will have a recommendation for how
many miles you can go between oil changes. They also usually
have a number of months between recommended oil changes. That’s
because the detergents and other additives in the oil break down
over time.
Your owner’s manual will have a
recommendation for time and mileage, but you need to remember
that it’s based on using the recommended weight of oil. And if
your vehicle came from the factory with
synthetic oil, the recommended intervals assume you continue
to use synthetic.
Also how you drive around in
our suburban street
can have a big effect. Most owner’s manuals will have a list of
driving conditions that are harder on your vehicle.
Things like stop and go driving, short trips or driving in very hot or very cold weather, heavy loads
and towing. If some of your driving fits this, you may need to
change your oil and do other maintenance on a shorter schedule.
This may sound complicated. Some
vehicles have an oil life calculator that
takes all of these factors into account and tells you when you
should change your oil. Otherwise, talk with our Service
Advisor
about how you drive and get
their recommendation for when to take care of your service.
Finally, if any of the steering or
suspension parts can be lubed, our technicians will take care of that with a
lube, oil and filter service.
It is
Cheaper to Change Your Oil than to Change Your Engine!
SYNTHETIC OIL
Heard of synthetic motor oil but
would like to learn more information on using synthetic oil in Streetsboro? Well, synthetic motor
oil is a substitute for conventional oil.
 Synthetic
doesn’t gel or gum-up like conventional oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving
conditions like stop and go driving as well as in very hot or very cold conditions, basically the driving done by most
people here in the Streetsboro area. More and more new vehicles are being delivered with full synthetic motor oil, with the
recommendation to use synthetic for the life of the vehicle.
Why is this? Synthetic motor oil
maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why we’d need a microscope, so we’ll have to settle for using our
imaginations. The molecules of conventional motor oil are long hydrocarbon chains. Synthetic motor oil, on the other hand,
has uniform, round molecules. Which is slipperier, a pile of pencils or a pile of marbles?
Synthetic motor oil lubricates
better because there’s less friction. That means better wear protection, cooler operating temperatures, more power and
better fuel economy. And synthetic oil doesn’t sludge up like conventional oil so it keeps those small oil passages from
clogging up.
Some manufacturers are extending
oil change intervals. The added protection of synthetic oil covers you for these longer intervals. Talk with your service
advisor at Jimyz Automotive about how you drive and see if he thinks you can benefit from synthetic oil. Also ask about the
appropriate oil change interval for synthetic because it may very well be longer than for conventional oil.
Most of us have a busy life and you
might occasionally miss an oil change. Go ahead, admit it. Since we’re not perfect, doesn’t it make sense to use a motor oil
that’s got your back?
Now, synthetic oil costs more. But
it lasts longer, protects better and increases fuel economy. You’ll likely save money in the long run. If you’re serious
about making your car last longer, synthetic motor oil might be just what you need.
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With a full service oil change, your other fluids are checked
and topped off so you don't run into problems from low fluids. Your
technician may see a developing problem and he'll remind you of any
other recommended maintenance.
