Oil changes are an essential part of routine vehicle maintenance. Put simply, your vehicle won’t last for long if you aren’t getting oil changes every 3,000 miles or as recommended for your vehicle.
You can’t avoid oil changes, but you can choose between doing it yourself or going with a professional oil change service. Here are some points to consider when making that decision:
- You’ll need the right tools to handle a DIY oil change. While you might already have a socket wrench and funnel on hand, you’ll also need a specialized oil filter wrench and oil drain pan. Of course, a jack and proper jack stand are essential as well.
- It requires several steps to do it yourself. While an oil change isn’t the most labor-intensive job, it does take up a fair amount of your time. You’ll need to jack up your vehicle, drain the old oil, replace the oil filter, add new oil, and handle proper cleanup and oil recycling.
- Going with our professional oil change service provides a variety of benefits. Leaving it to our technicians does more than just avoid getting a little dirty. We also carry out vehicle health checks to identify potential issues and can also spot problems based on the state of your old oil.
You can save yourself a lot of time and trouble by letting us handle routine maintenance for your vehicle with a professional oil change service. Bring your vehicle to Highway Tire Auto & Lube and let our team carry out a fast, affordable, and reliable oil change.