Oil Changes in Chicago, IL – Bucaro Brothers Auto Care08.22.2022 | Okan Sengullu

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, but it still bears repeating; it’s absolutely essential to have the oil and oil filter in your vehicle changed regularly. Oil is the life blood of your engine, and that engine blood can’t circulate effectively if it’s dirty and flowing through a dirty filter.

So, how often should these be changed? It’s hard to give a definite answer because, frankly, some vehicles can operate effectively for longer periods between oil changes than other vehicles. But to provide some simple “rule of thumb” guidance, we would suggest about every 3,000 miles or every six months. To know what’s best for your particular vehicle, simply consult your owner’s manual.

5 Benefits of getting a regular oil change

Just in case you’re not convinced of the need for changing your oil regularly, here are 5 ways you and your vehicle will benefit.

1. Protects your engine

Just like the blood circulating through your veins keeps your body operating efficiently, the same is true for the oil flowing through your vehicle’s engine. The engine powering your vehicle has hundreds of parts moving at high speed, and a flow of clean oil is essential to lubricate them, reduce friction, and keep them operating efficiently.

2. Helps prevent overheating

Those moving parts generate a lot of heat and if not properly lubricated the resulting friction can lead to an overheated engine. Potentially that’s a problem any time of the year but especially so during the summer.

3. Better gas mileage

If the oil in your engine is filled with dirt and sludge, the engine has to work harder, forcing it to burn more fuel. With clean oil circulating through the engine, the engine works far more efficiently, meaning less fuel consumption. And with gas prices currently hovering around $4.00 or more a gallon, better mileage is certainly something you want!

4. Longer engine life

As we said, an engine operating with clean oil is an efficient engine and keeping friction and wear and tear to a minimum helps prolong the life of your engine and your vehicle. Like gasoline prices, auto prices are also soaring, and it only makes good sense to keep your present vehicle running as long as possible.

5. Higher trade in or resale value

Sooner or later, you’re going to move on to another vehicle, and Kelly Blue Book tells us that a car’s trade in or resale value is much higher if it’s been properly maintained.

Bucaro Brothers at your service

If you’re looking for an oil change near me in Chicago, we’re here for you in the Lincoln Park area. We’re conveniently located at Diversey and Ashland, all our technicians are ASE certified, and we’re dedicated to car care and to keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come.

For that essential oil change service, along with expert auto repair, come see us at Bucaro Brothers Auto Care, and we’ll have you in and out in no time at all!