As a vehicle owner, you know the importance of changing your oil: you want to extend the life of your engine as much as possible. However, many vehicle owners may not know when to get oil changes or how often to get oil changes. At Oceanworks Berkeley Auto Repair, we conduct comprehensive and timely oil changes for you to maintain the health of your engine.
Consequences of Not Regularly Changing Oil
Your oil should be changed when it becomes dirty and degraded. Even if you keep your car parked for an extended time, it is critical to check its oil. The engine optimally functions when lubricated with clean oil and prevents overheating.
Collected dirt or grime from aged oil creates moisture which will degrade your engine, leading to shorter engine life, possible significant engine damage, and engine failure. You want to avoid experiencing engine failure when driving on the road. You also want to avoid paying the costs because it adds up. Consumer Insurance Report informs vehicle owners:
- Rebuilt and new engines generally cost anywhere from $2500 to $4000
- If your vehicle requires a luxury engine, you may spend anywhere from $4,000 to $14,000.
Additional costs apply to labor and materials.
How to Check Your Oil
How often you should check or change your oil depends on the make, model, and year. Generally, we recommend our customers refer to their vehicle owner manual and follow factory recommendations.
However, it is beneficial to check your oil once a month or semi-regularly when filling up gas, even if you own a newer car. If you cannot locate the manual or find the information you need, our technicians at Oceanworks Berkeley Auto Repair will assist you. We are passionate about helping customers learn about vehicle maintenance and providing comprehensive auto repair services
Choose Oceanworks Berkeley for Regular Oil Changes
When performing an oil change for your car, we use high-quality parts and products to meet factory recommendations for vehicle maintenance. We want our customers to feel confident in our auto services: in addition to changing your oil, we will inspect your vehicle to confirm optimal functionality and safety.
Our technicians are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) – our technicians are up-to-date on automotive technological advances and expertly trained in vehicle repair and service and parts distribution. ASE certification guarantees the integrity and expertise of the technician to provide high-quality service and protect the needs of automotive customers.
We look forward to maintaining your vehicle with regular oil changes at Oceanworks Berkeley. Visit us at our shop in Berkeley, CA. If you have any questions, please reach us at 510-345-0606 or book online appointments by clicking here.
