Oil Change and Maintenance: How to Maintain Your Engine’s Health
Park Automotive Oil Change Service
Park Automotive is here to service all Makes & Models with no appointment necessary!
To keep your engine clean and properly lubricated, allowing your vehicle to run more efficiently, regular oil and filter changes are essential. If you’re unsure of how often an oil change is required, follow the recommendation in your owner’s manual, which typically ranges between 8,000 – 16,000 km.
Regular oil & filter change is a great starting point to maximize your fuel economy, minimize emissions, and prolong the life of your vehicle. At Park Automotive, we take it one step further! Take advantage of our 60-minute oil change. Guaranteeing you quality work, by expert technicians, and you have the Park Automotive promise to be in and out of our service bay within 1 hour.
Better yet, ask one of our Park Automotive Service Experts about our 83-point inspection with a comprehensive Vehicle Check Up Report and get ahead of the curve when it comes to preventative maintenance. These are in depth inspections, giving you piece of mind when it comes to preventative maintenance and overall performance of your vehicle.
SIGNS YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS AN OIL CHANGE
Here are some ways your car might tell you it’s ready for an oil and filter change:
- Your dashboard oil reminder: In newer vehicles, this light or text message takes your actual driving conditions into account.
- Dark oil on your dipstick: Fresh engine oil is transparent and light brown or amber. Dirty oil is dark brown or black — and too opaque to see through.
- Overheating: Poor lubrication also makes your engine work harder, which can generate excess heat.
- Grinding or tapping noises — these may be the dreaded “metal on metal” sounds, warning you that your oil level is too low to protect your engine.
- Oil leaks. Any fluid leak needs immediate attention — it shouldn’t wait till your next oil change. Often, an oil leak is an easy fix, like replacing a filter or tightening a bolt. But an unchecked oil leak can lead to catastrophic engine failure and serious fire hazards.
With every oil change and maintenance service you will receive 6 Months FREE Roadside Assistance. Welcoming everyone in the Edmonton and Sherwood Park Areas!