Oil Changes in Lynnwood, WA

Do you commute in heavy Seattle traffic every day? If you do, then your vehicle may require an oil change sooner than you may realize. Stop-and-start driving, even when it occurs on I-5 or I-405, can cause the viscosity of your oil to breakdown prematurely. You may have only put 1,500 miles on your vehicle in stop-and-go traffic, yet that can be the equivalent of driving 5,000 miles on the open highway. Oil changes at Jeff’s Auto Repair in Lynnwood, WA are affordable, convenient, and will keep your vehicle performing as it should with our community’s unique demands.

Severe Driving Habits in Lynnwood, WA

Should you be getting your oil changed sooner? Here are 5 key driving habits that occur in and around the Lynnwood area that are classified as “severe.” If any of the following are habits of yours, then your vehicle may require a shorter interval between oil changes.

1. The average trip in your vehicle is 10 miles or less.
2. Your daily driving includes excessive idling.
3. You commute through a dusty area, like a gravel road.
4. You pull a trailer with your vehicle or there is a carrier on your roof.
5. You use your vehicle for delivery services.

If any of descriptions apply to you, then you may need to increase change your oil more often. Bring your car or truck to Jeff’s Auto Repair and speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable service advisors to tailor a maintenance schedule to your needs.

Do You Have an Oil Life Monitoring System in Your Vehicle?

Some vehicles today come equipped with an oil life monitoring system. It may be based on the total number of revolutions your engine performs, be time-based, or a combination of several factors. If your vehicle is equipped with such a system, then you should get the oil changed when the vehicle notifies you. A warning light typically appears somewhere on the heads-up-display within your dashboard.

Modern vehicles can often go between 5,000-10,000 and as high as 20,0000 miles before needing an oil change. With stop-and-start traffic, especially on our congested highways, you may wish to consider shorter intervals for service and maintenance. That way, your vehicle can continue to perform as you expect. Be sure to give us a call so we can discuss what works best for your vehicle!