Oil Change Sterling Heights MI

When Should I Change my Oil?

Exactly when you should change your car's oil will be different for each driver and each model. The owner's manual that came with your vehicle should outline the different mileage intervals so that you know when to schedule an appointment.

Better yet, your vehicle may have an oil monitor installed. This tool will tell you right away whether or not new oil is needed.

In a general sense, your vehicle will likely need new oil after 7,500 to 10,000 miles of driving. Where and how you drive matters in this estimation. For example, if you tow a lot of heavy items or frequently find yourself in stop-and-go traffic, you may wear out the oil sooner.

Extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold, can also have an effect. Extreme driving in off-road territory, where you're more likely to encounter terrain like mud and sand, will have an effect on your oil as well.

Signs You Need New Oil

If your car doesn't have an oil life monitor, you will need to pay attention to the mileage accumulation as well as to any other signs that may mean it needs new oil. Although you might not have that monitor, you will have your dashboard lights. If the check engine light is illuminated, you may want to see if it's the oil.

Other signs include a burning smell or even loud noises coming from the engine. Both of these occur because the oil is worn out.

Oil is designed to lubricate engine parts. When it can't do its job, those noises occur. It's also designed to cool down the engine and when it can't do that, a burning smell may follow.

Visit Our Service Center

Our service professionals will address these issues when you come in for an appointment. They can inspect your car's oil and assess the mileage to see if it may be time for a replacement. When you're ready to make your appointment, you can call us or fill out our online scheduling form.

We have a number of interesting perks that come along with our maintenance program, including a valet service that can pick up your vehicle and bring it in for maintenance for you. Then, we can return it to your home or office so that you can get back to driving it.

You can also find oil changes under BMW FastService®, an offering that has been designed to fulfill your maintenance request in an hour or less. When you need to schedule an oil change but also need a time-saving option, this is a great way to go about it. You're invited to contact us to find out more about it.

Schedule Your Next Oil Change Today!

Oil changes near Sterling Heights, MI, are easy to obtain through our dealership at BMW of Rochester Hills.

Schedule your vehicle's next oil change online or contact us about a BMW FastService® appointment today!