Oil is essential for your engine, and in time it will need to be changed. As your Nissan dealer in Rockville, MD, we want to tell you about our Nissan oil change, why it’s important, and when you’ll need it as a part of maintaining your Nissan.
When Should You Schedule a Nissan Oil Change at Your Nissan Dealer?
What Does Oil Do for Your Engine?
We all know that an engine needs oil, but not every driver knows exactly what the oil does. Oil is pumped through your engine and lubricates all your engine’s moving parts. Many of these parts depend on friction to operate, and the oil forms a protective covering around them. This protective covering allows the parts to move smoothly and easily and protects them against damage.
The oil’s movement slightly reduces the temperature of the moving parts each time it passes over them. Modern oils also contain various additives that help to prevent rust in the engine and reduce the chances of blockages. Oil slowly collects dirt and debris, which makes it less effective over time. In addition, oil is gradually consumed by your engine as it works.
When Do I Need New Oil?
If your engine uses regular oil, it would need to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. If your engine uses synthetic oil, you’ll usually need to change it every 7,500 to 15,000 miles. The exact time for a change for your model is listed in your car’s manual.
What Type of Oil Do I Have?
If you have an older model car, you may have regular or synthetic oil. Newer vehicles use synthetic oil. You’ll often hear people discussing the merits of the two types of oil. Regular oil is extracted from the ground and then refined and purified. Synthetic oil is produced in a laboratory from scratch.
If your engine has synthetic oil in it already, you need to replace the oil with synthetic oil. If your engine uses regular oil, you have the option to change to synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is superior in many ways to regular oil. Let’s take a look at a couple of its advantages.
Often Recommended
Oftentimes it gets recommended to get synthetic oil for your engine as it’s more efficient and increases your engine performance. Synthetic oil is thinner than regular engine oil, which allows it to move through your engine faster. The faster movement allows your engine to start quicker which reduces wear on parts.
Long Term Saving
Synthetic oil is more expensive than regular oil, but it lasts much longer. As we’ve seen above, synthetic oil still easily lasts twice as long as regular oil before it needs replacement. This adds up to a significant savings even if the oil itself costs a bit more.
Come for Your Routine Oil Change in Rockville, MD
Changing your oil helps to keep your engine components in great shape. Call us today at DARCARS Nissan of Rockville.
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