Canton, MI Oil Change Services

Chevrolet Oil Change Services near Canton, MI

Oil Changes at Feldman Chevrolet of Novi, MI

An oil change is an absolute must as part of a car's maintenance schedule, and nearly any technician or engineer will openly declare having regular oil changes at their scheduled times is the most important thing to do to assure the vehicle runs as efficiently and as long as can be expected. Traditionally, oil changes were recommended every 3,000 miles, but modern advances in the technology behind the oil do allow certain formulations to go 6,000 or more miles between changes. Some people might prefer the regular oil change because it is so routine they won't forget, others prefer the high mileage oils because they have less of a nuisance about planning the oil change, but the real decision actually comes down to the make and model of the vehicle and what the manufacturer recommends.

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Conventional Oil versus Semi-Synthetic Oil or Fully Synthetic Oil

Conventional oil is well known as it has been in use since the first car was invented. Today's conventional oils tend to be weighted with a viscosity which is designed to maintain its fluidity in hot or cold weather, regardless of whether the engine is cold or has warmed up. Synthetic oils aren't much different, but tend to be weighted a little differently because they are stronger and don't require the same form to maintain themselves on a molecular level like conventional oil. One consideration about the different types of oil is that traditional wisdom says to pick one and use it, or perhaps make a one-time switch during the life of the car but don't go back and forth with each oil change. Most technicians agree it isn't as important to follow such a plan as it is to make sure the oil is changed according to schedule, except then you're likely to forget which oil was last used, and waiting for the mileage at which synthetic oil would be changed is not good for conventional oil.

Diesel Vehicle Oil Change Considerations

Many people find diesel engines to have an air of mystery about them, as they work differently than the more common gasoline engine. As a matter of fact, diesel fuel is actually an oil itself, similar to home heating oil or kerosene, but that's not what a diesel oil change refers to. A diesel engine has an internal oil reservoir to lubricate and cool the pistons as they fire just like a gasoline engine has, and the diesel engine needs a routine oil change which is conducted the same as it is done with a gas engine.

Where to Have Your Car Serviced with an Oil Change Near Canton

Call us at Feldman Chevrolet of Novi, MI to schedule your next oil change if you live in Canton, or in the surrounding areas near Detroit, Farmington Hills, or Southfield. Our technicians will be happy to get your car taken care of so you can get back on the road without further concerns. Schedule your next appointment today, so we can get you back on the road quickly, efficiently, and safely.