Volkswagen Service in Lafayette: How Often Does Your Oil Need to be Changed?

Nov 17, 2017

This is the time of the year when many of us hit the road to visit family and friends. While packing our luggage for different climates and planning meals and activities tends to take precedence, it’s also very important to make sure that your car is ready for the journey.

Your quick checklist should include: checking the air in your tires, wiper fluid, and ensuring your battery is charged. However, arguably the most important service you can perform on your car is changing the oil and filter. But how often should you do this? The rule of thumb for the longest time has been every 3,000 miles; but newer technology and different driving habits can mean different intervals for service. So exactly how often you should change the oil and filter in your Volkswagen can vary.

Depending on the age of your Volkswagen, service intervals are set at every 10,000 miles. Be sure to consult your owner’s manual to confirm the intended service schedule for your vehicle. Now depending on how you use your vehicle may require some additional details. Frequent city driving and/or towing may require more frequent oil changes; while highway driving can mean fewer.

Whether you are do for an oil change or not, pay attention to some of these signs that may tell you your car is due for service. Is your engine making a louder than normal sound? While idling is your engine making a loud knocking sound? These common observations can also be signs that the oil in your car is wearing down and becoming harder to move through the engine.

The great thing about getting your oil changed at a Volkswagen dealer is that you get expert technicians working on your vehicle. Meaning your car goes through multiple checks for not on the oil and filter, but every key component of your vehicle to ensure its performance. So before you hit the road during these holidays, or if you’re about due for an oil change, schedule an appointment with expert techs at Southwest Volkswagen in Lafayette.