{"id":680,"date":"2020-07-27T21:09:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T21:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=680"},"modified":"2020-07-27T21:09:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T21:09:43","slug":"when-should-i-change-the-oil-in-my-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/when-should-i-change-the-oil-in-my-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Change the Oil in My Vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All vehicles and other engine-operated machines need oil changes on a regular interval. An engine is like the heart of a car and that heart must remain functional at all times. Oil lubricates the inner components of a vehicle\u2019s engine and promotes smoother operation and functioning.  If this oil runs dry or becomes too dirty, it can cause a car engine to overheat, and eventually begin to deteriorate and fail altogether. Oil is a mandatory must-have for all vehicles, and must be changed regularly for a car to function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn when you should change the oil in your vehicle, and who to trust for professional oil change advice and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts About Changing the Oil in a Car<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

It is best to refer to your car\u2019s manual for oil change scheduling advice and recommendations. If you do not have your car\u2019s manual, simply contact the manufacturer, and ask for the information you need. Oil changes are meant to be changed on a regular basis, depending on the amount of driving you do, and the style of driving you use. Typically, car manufacturers recommend changing a standard automobile\u2019s oil every three thousand miles, or every three months, or whichever comes first. For cars that are not driven as much, oil changes can be facilitated more sparingly, such as every 5,000 miles or every six to eight months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can the amount of driving indicate when to have your oil changed, the style of driving you use can also affect this schedule. For instance, a person that drives fast and abruptly on a regular basis, or gets stuck in frequent stop-and-go traffic, may need to have their oil changed more frequently than a person that only drives to church on Sundays. Give your driving details to a professional, and they can easily determine and suggest when you should change your car\u2019s oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size and vehicle type also influence the rate of which a person should have their oil changed.\u00a0 For instance, diesel engines will have a contrasting oil change schedule compared to a gasoline fuel engine.\u00a0 Larger engines and vehicles burn more fuel, which may require them to have the oil changed more often.\u00a0 Small gasoline-fueled engines get better fuel mileage, resulting in less frequent routine maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get<\/strong> Affordable Oil Changes and Car Maintenance in Indianapolis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call Northeast Auto Service at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for affordable oil changes<\/a> and scheduled car maintenance in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. Our licensed mechanics have been helping Hoosiers repair and maintenance their vehicles for over 20 years, while offering affordable prices and reliable work. You can schedule a free inspection and estimate, anytime! We can even assist with tows! Don\u2019t forget to mention one of our auto repair coupons or discounts to get the best deal in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All vehicles and other engine-operated machines need oil changes on a regular interval. An engine is like the heart of a car and that heart must remain functional at all times. Oil lubricates the inner components of a vehicle\u2019s engine … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[173,13,277],"tags":[433,399,40,15,430,431,109],"class_list":["post-680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-care","category-factory-scheduled-maintenance-indianapolis","category-mechanic-advice","tag-automotive-fluids","tag-car-care","tag-car-maintenance","tag-factory-scheduled-maintenance","tag-oil-change","tag-oil-changing-schedule","tag-scheduled-car-maintenance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=680"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":682,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions\/682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}