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Is It Time to Service Your Engine Oil?
An oil change is routine maintenance, but that doesn't make it unimportant.
Your engine relies on oil to lubricate internal components and help manage friction and heat while the engine is operating. As oil accumulates mileage and operating time, it becomes contaminated and its condition changes.
At Viking Automotive, oil service is part of the maintenance work available to Midvale drivers. The shop also provides fluid services and preventative maintenance designed to help keep vehicles operating reliably.
Inside an operating engine, numerous components move at high speed and temperature.
Engine oil circulates through these components to provide lubrication and help reduce friction.
It also carries contaminants through the lubrication system toward the oil filter.
Maintaining the correct oil level and following the recommended service interval are important parts of routine engine care.
There isn't one universal oil-change interval for every vehicle.
Your maintenance schedule can depend on:
The manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule should be the starting point for determining how frequently your vehicle needs service.
The oil filter helps remove contaminants from the engine oil as it circulates.
Replacing the filter during routine oil service helps ensure that fresh oil is working with a properly maintained filtration system.
The correct filter should be selected according to the vehicle and engine.
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Different engines have different requirements.
Some manufacturers specify synthetic oil, while others may permit multiple oil types as long as they meet the required performance specifications.
Choosing oil based simply on price or viscosity isn't enough.
The oil needs to meet the requirements specified for your particular engine.
Putting off an oil change occasionally may not create an immediate symptom, which is part of what makes maintenance easy to postpone.
But the engine continues accumulating mileage and operating hours.
As oil becomes contaminated and ages, you are moving farther away from the maintenance schedule designed by the manufacturer.
Keeping service on schedule is a simple way to stay ahead of routine engine maintenance.
An oil-change appointment can also be a convenient opportunity to keep an eye on other maintenance items.
Viking Automotive provides preventative maintenance along with fluid services, tire services, batteries, brake repair, suspension work, wheel alignments, and other automotive services.
That means developing maintenance concerns can be identified without requiring you to visit multiple shops for every part of your vehicle.
If you're regularly adding oil between services, pay attention to the pattern.
A vehicle may consume some oil depending on its age and condition, but a sudden increase can indicate a leak or mechanical issue.
Watch for:
If something has changed, mention it when you bring the vehicle in for service.
An oil-change reminder is different from an oil-pressure warning.
If the oil-pressure warning light comes on while you're driving, it may indicate a serious lubrication-system problem.
Don't assume that adding oil or resetting the maintenance reminder will solve the issue.
The cause should be investigated before you continue normal driving.
Viking Automotive works on both domestic and import vehicles, including a broad selection of cars, trucks, and SUVs.
That includes manufacturers such as Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Jeep, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Lexus, and others.
Maintenance requirements can vary significantly from one vehicle to another, so oil service should always be matched to the specific engine.
Regular oil service is one of the easiest ways to stay current with your vehicle's preventative maintenance.
If your vehicle is due for an oil change or you're unsure whether you're caught up on scheduled maintenance.
Contact Viking Automotive in Midvale.
Call (801) 838-8898 or visit 6905 S State St, Midvale, UT 84047 to schedule service.
Viking Automotive is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.