Oil Change

Oil Change Service In Bluffton, SC

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Keep Your Car For The Long Haul

Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, and regularly changing it can mean the difference between the life and death of your engine, among other things. It is an important component of how your car performs on the road. However, it is, thankfully, also the easiest to maintain. According to current industry standards, oil changes need to occur every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, or every six months, for gasoline-powered vehicles; every 7,500 miles, or once a year, for diesel vehicles; and every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, or once a year, for hybrid vehicles. Elongating the life of your vehicle is hinged directly on how often oil changes occur, so make sure you keep your car’s engine happy.

What Happens During An Oil Change?

Here at Beachside Tire & Auto Repair, an oil change is a regular part of our maintenance plans that we outline for every vehicle in our care. Our ASE-Master Certified technicians are versed in everything required for an oil change, no matter the kind of vehicle you own. The first thing we do before any oil is changed is an assessment of engine health. We check tubes, wirings, and hookups for any leakage or seepage that may be occurring, and we make sure to address those with you before we even start the oil change. That way, you stay up to date on the health of your engine, so you know what to look out for in the coming years.

After assessing your engine’s overall health, we drain the oil. We take out that dirty, old, nasty oil and make as much room as possible for the clean lubricant we will eventually put into your system. If something looks off with the oil, such as the oil shimmering or coming out clumpy, we do a deep dive into the reasons as to why that is occurring. Usually, it occurs when oil has been sitting in a vehicle for too long. But, we always take precautions and check over everything so that we can educate you as much as possible on the condition of your vehicle’s insides. After that, it is the simple process of replacing the oil, using either a high-quality synthetic oil, standard oil, or synthetic blend. The kind of oil we use is usually manufacturer-specific, and all our trained mechanics are educated on which makes and models require what type of oil. Then, after putting all of that behind us, we change the oil filter. This is a small but integral part of the oil change. Keeping a clean filter in your car ensures that contaminants don’t reach the engine. This keeps your engine clean and functioning properly, which ensures your safety at all times on the road.

Don’t Delay! Come See Us Today!

Oil changes may be simple, but they are integral. So, if you aren’t sure when you last had the oil changed in your vehicle, don’t wait for another second to book an appointment. If you live in an area that experiences extreme heat or in a suburban atmosphere where stop-and-go traffic is an everyday part of life, you need to visit us. Those conditions degrade how efficient the oil in your vehicle is at protecting your engine. So, come visit us at 20 Burnt Church Rd Bluffton, SC 29910 or give us a call at 843-837-7600. The health of your car’s engine is imperative to your safety on the road.