How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Oil lubricates the hundreds of moving parts in your engine block. Without oil, those small parts would generate a tremendous amount of friction and kinetic energy, which would cause your engine to overheat and fail. In the best-case scenario, you’d total your car. And the worst-case scenario, you jeopardize your safety, as well as the safety of others on the roads of West Lafayette, IN. And if you’re just a bit behind on oil change frequency, you can still put tons of wear on your engine, decrease performance/fuel economy, and risk voiding your warranty. 

So then, how often should you change your oil? Learn more with Ford of Lafayette – IN, and then, if you think you’re overdue for an oil change in Lafayette, IN, schedule an appointment at our service center. 

Recommended Oil Change Frequency 

On average, vehicles from the 2010s and 2020s need to have their oil changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. If you have an older vehicle, it may need to have its oil changed from between 5,00 to 7,500 miles. Also, if you do any of the following types of driving, you’ll need to meet with our mechanics to develop a custom oil change schedule: 

• Racing
• Off-roading
• Commercial use
• Heavy towing

More About Oil Change Frequency

There are a few other important rules when it comes to getting an oil change in Lafayette, IN. They include: 

• Before you head over to our service center, check your car’s owner’s manual and see whether your car takes conventional or synthetic oil. Synthetic oil change frequency ranges from between 7,500 to 15,000 miles. 
• If you don’t drive regularly, these mileage markers may not mean much to you. That said, it’s still important to change your oil every 6 months, as car oil degrades over time. 
• Whenever you get an oil change in Lafayette, IN, make sure that you also have your oil filter changed. 

Schedule for an Oil Change in Lafayette, IN 

You now know how often you should change your oil, and if you think you’re behind on the recommended oil change frequency for your vehicle in Frankfort, IN, or you have more questions, call Ford of Lafayette – IN at 765-448-7094. And before you go, check out our service tips for more informative reads, like our more full overview of the Ford maintenance schedule.