How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Following your Mitsubishi’s regular maintenance schedule is essential to keeping your car up and running for as long as possible on the roads in Miramar. Routine oil changes are vital to keeping the moving parts of your car’s engine functioning properly. 

How many miles between oil changes until you need a new one? Oil change frequency depends on the type of car and oil your car requires. For vehicles that require conventional oil, you should get an oil change every 3,000 miles. If your Mitsubishi requires synthetic oil blends and full synthetic oil, you should be looking to get an oil change every 5,000-7,500 miles. Of course, this varies depending on the type of model you have, so consult your owner’s manual for more specific information.

Wondering, “How do I know when to change my oil?” Learn about the signs that your car is due for an oil change and what factors contribute to oil change frequency with the North Miami Mitsubishi service team.

Recommended Oil Change Frequency 

How often should you change your oil? As mentioned previously, how many miles between oil changes is dependent on the type of oil your car needs. The rule of thumb is to change your oil every 3,000 miles if your car needs conventional oil, and every 5,000-7,500 miles for synthetic oil blends and full synthetic oil. Activities like racing, heavy towing and off-roading in Doral can increase your vehicle’s oil change frequency. Now let’s revisit the commonly asked question “How do I know when to change my oil?” If you experience the following, your car is probably due for an oil change:

• Trouble changing gears
• Check engine oil light is on
• Engine making a “ticking noise” or “knocking sound”
• Traveling long distances frequently
• Changes in the consistency of your oil
• Excessive exhaust smoke from exhaust pipe

Schedule an Oil Change in North Miami

You should also make it a habit to check your oil every month to avoid running into any problems when driving on Hialeah roads. When you’re low on oil, book an oil change appointment with North Miami Mitsubishi. Our service team will have you in and out in no time. To save more on your next visit, don’t pass up our service specials. For any questions, give us a call, or contact our service team online today!