Oil & Filter Changes

Your vehicle’s oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Older vehicles with higher milage need more upkeep and care than newer vehicles. A vehicle manufactured within the past few years may only need its oil changed every 7,500 miles. A vehicle with in excess of 100,000 miles might need its oil changed every 2,000- 3,000 miles.

When planning routine maintenance (oil & filter changes) on your vehicle, the best source of when service should be performed is your owner’s manual. No owner’s manual? TAG Automotive can look it up for you. Newer vehicles might only recommend changing your oil every 7,500 miles. Some vehicles might recommend even going up to 10,000 miles between oil changes. So what’s the best time to change the oil for your vehicle?

Every driver and therefore every vehicle is different depending on how your vehicle is used. A vehicle that encounters excessive stop and go driving needs its oil changed more often. A vehicle that spends 95% of its time on a freeway might not need its oil changed as often. A vehicle that is leaking oil or burning oil needs to immediately be inspected for more serious safety concerns.