Oil changes are one of the most common and important vehicle maintenance services your gasoline-powered car requires. If you have a vehicle that runs on any gasoline power, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, you'll need to have the engine's oil and filter changed as one of your routine maintenance items.
Modern Volkswagen vehicles are recommended to have regular oil changes every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Older cars should have their oil changed between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. If you're using synthetic oil, you'll be able to go longer between changes as well.
As you drive around Quakertown, Langhorne, or beyond, the oil in your car's engine does three main things: cleans, cools, and lubricates. As the oil works, it starts to degrade. Eventually, the oil will need to be replaced so that it can maintain its level of functionality and care. If you allow the oil to become too thin, dirty, or sludgy, it will result in a much larger and more expensive engine issue.
Besides following a strict schedule, there are other signs that your car needs an oil change. These include an oil change warning light, the check engine light, a burning oil smell, or dark, gritty oil.
When you're ready to make an oil change appointment, we recommend contacting our Volkswagen service center. Our team can help you get safely back out on the road to Quakertown, Langhorne, or beyond. We may even have a service special to help keep your oil change costs low. Contact us or visit our Doylestown dealership to learn more today.
