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When’s the Right Time to Change Your Vehicle’s Oil?

Warning Signs Your Vehicle Oil Needs to be Changed  

An oil change for a car at a modern auto repair shop is usually quick and painless. The caliber of the lubricating oil you use significantly impacts your car’s health. Why do many people wait to change their oil until there is a problem when clean, excellent oil improves your car’s performance and lengthens the engine’s lifespan? Drivers frequently need to pay more attention to important factors when deciding whether to replace their oil, such as the oil’s quality, age, and how the car is driven. Drivers frequently use mileage as their only reference. By lubricating moving parts and keeping an engine in good condition, fresh, clean oil improves your car’s performance. Keep reading this blog post by our dealership Freedom Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram by Ed Morse, as we learn more about the warning signs your vehicle oil needs to be changed.  

Examine the engine or the oil level indicator.  

If your oil has a problem, your car will give you the most obvious signal. Your car’s oil change light will turn on when it requires more oil.  

Oil is noticeable in automobiles.  

If you detect an oily odor within the car, there may be an oil leak. If gasoline or exhaust emissions are also present, the vehicle may overheat. In any scenario, arrange maintenance as soon as possible.  

Odors of exhaust  

Clear vapor will always come out of your car’s exhaust, but if it transforms into smoke, it’s time for an engine checkup. You can have an oil leak or broken engine parts.  

Pouring new oil into the engine of a vehicle
Removing oil from a vehicle

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Please stop by our dealership, Freedom Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram by Ed Morse if you’re interested in buying a car. In our showroom, we have a large assortment of both new and old cars. For further information, call our dealership’s team at 972-884-5506.