The importance of an oil change for your vehicle is not breaking news. Virtually every vehicle owner knows that the oil in their vehicle’s engine must be changed at regular intervals to keep everything working as it should. Fortunately, those oil changes can be simple and affordable when you visit Taylor & Sons Chevrolet to have them completed.
In this article, we’d like to take a closer look at what you can expect when you book an oil change with our service department. Whether you have been frustrated with the experience you have had with other shops, or if you have just acquired a new vehicle and want a reliable partner for all service needs, give us a call today to get started.
We Make Life Easier
The first thing to know about getting an oil change at Taylor & Sons is that we aim to make your experience as easy and straightforward as possible. This is routine maintenance, after all, so the process should feel routine. You make an appointment, come into the service department, and we take it from there. We don’t think there is any reason that oil changes should be as frustrating or complicated as they seem to be at some other shops.
Speaking of simplicity, you don’t even have to make a call into our office to schedule your next oil change. Instead, you can go through the booking system we have right here on our site. Just follow the steps as they are presented, and you should be able to find a convenient time that works for your schedule.
Making the Right Change
As compared to many other vehicle maintenance and repair tasks, changing the oil in an engine is pretty straightforward. For a service department that has all of the necessary equipment and experience to get the job done, an oil change is as simple as it gets.
With that said, there are still some decisions that need to be made. Specifically, the right oil needs to be used for the needs of your engine. These days, more and more engines call for at least a synthetic blend, if not a full synthetic oil to be used. However, some models still use basic conventional oil, so your technician at Taylor & Sons will let you know what is suggested for the vehicle that you bring in for a change.
If you head to a lesser-known auto shop for an oil change, you might need to make more of these decisions on your own. They might just ask what type of oil you want to use, without providing much direction on their end. That’s not the experience you will have when shopping at Taylor & Sons Chevrolet. With us, you’ll be working with experienced professionals, and we will use our knowledge to help guide you. That way, when you drive away after the oil change, you can feel confident that the right work was performed, and the correct oil was used.
More Than Just Changing Oil
In addition to using the right oil to replace the old oil in your engine, Taylor & Sons will also perform some other important tasks while your vehicle is in our shop. These quick checks will help make sure your vehicle is healthy enough to head back out onto the road day after day. And, if any issues are uncovered, we’ll suggest the appropriate fix to get everything back to how it should be.
One of the first things that will be checked is the set of tires that is serving your vehicle. Worn tires can make for a dangerous situation, and this is one thing that many drivers take for granted. While it’s easy enough to check the remaining tread on your tires, it’s also important to make sure they are correctly aligned and balanced. Healthy tires will go a long way toward keeping you and your family safe while driving around Idaho and beyond.
In addition to tires, there are plenty of other elements that are going to be inspected on your vehicle. Some of those points include the brakes, fluid levels, wipers, and the battery. This kind of overall review of your vehicle’s health will help you feel good about the state of your various systems, and it will give you a good indication of what kind of maintenance and repair may be needed in the near future. Considering the fact that you need to have your oil changed anyway, you might as well have the overall vehicle reviewed to make sure it is in good working order.
When Should I Come In for an Oil Change?
There are a couple of ways to know that it is time for an oil change in your vehicle. For starters, you can simply watch the mileage since your last visit and compare that to the recommended frequency for your make and model. For older vehicles, a 3,000-mile period between oil changes is commonly recommended. So, if you have a vehicle that is still running on conventional oil, that might be the right frequency for your needs. With that said, engines that use synthetic oil can usually go much longer between oil changes. Your owner’s manual might suggest somewhere between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, for example.
Additionally, if you own a Chevy vehicle, you may have the Oil Life System on board. In that case, you can just let the OLS light tell you when it is time to have your oil changed. This advanced system monitors the condition of your oil and will tell you when the time is right to make an appointment and have the oil switched out.
Oil changes should not be a major hassle that clogs up your schedule. Rather, they should be a quick and easy task that you just check off your to-do list without any fuss. To make sure that is the case, reach out to Taylor & Sons Chevrolet to schedule your first appointment. Our expert team would be proud to serve you!