How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Regular oil changes are vital for the performance of your internal combustion engine as you drive along Fayetteville roads. If you don’t change your oil, you run the risk of destroying your engine completely and having a very expensive repair.

How often should you change your oil? Find out from the certified oil change technicians at Superior Ford near Springdale

How Often Should You Change Your Oil for Late-Model Vehicles?

For Ford vehicles made in 2008 or newer, the oil change frequency is every 7,500 miles, or around eight months, whichever comes first. Your vehicle’s oil change indicator will tell you when it’s time. Once that light shines on your dashboard, you’ll need an oil change within two weeks or 500 miles of driving, or you risk engine damage. Never wait more than one year for an oil change, no matter how many miles you’ve driven since your last oil change.

To make the 7,500-mile oil change frequency interval work, we highly recommend full synthetic oil for your vehicle. Full synthetic oil lasts longer than conventional oil. It’s higher quality, and it has cleansers and anti-oxidizers to make the oil last longer and run cleaner than conventional motor oil.

You may need oil changes more frequently if you drive in less-than-ideal conditions where your engine has to work harder. If you engage in these activities with your vehicle, your oil change frequency might be less than 7,500 miles:

• Off-roading
• Commercial use
• Racing
• Heavy towing

Oil Change Frequency Tricks & Tips

If you still have questions about oil change frequency, the type of oil you need, or any vehicle maintenance, our team has the answers. We’re happy to help, and we can discuss how often you should change your oil.

Read a few more tips and tricks about how often you should change your oil:

1. Check your owner’s manual for the oil type you need and the oil grade you need. Synthetic oil costs more when you pay for an oil change, but it keeps your engine in better shape for longer periods of time. 
2. Many new and modern vehicles require synthetic oil. You will save money through vehicle ownership when you go for a synthetic oil change because your engine lasts longer, and it could save expensive repairs later.
3. If you take care of your own oil changes, you’ll need to purchase a new oil filter. Our parts center can find the right oil filter for your make and model. 
4. Don’t have time for a DIY oil change? Our service team will get you in and out in no time! 

Oil Changes Near Rogers

How often should you change your oil? Your owner’s manual has the exact information. When you’re ready, we can take care of your vehicle with a certified oil change in Siloam Springs. For repairs or service in a pinch, our mobile service can come to you almost anywhere in our area. Contact us or call 479-599-2047 for more information.