How Often You Should Have Your Oil Changed in Yukon, OK
How Often You Should Have Your Oil Changed in Yukon, OK
Did a service tech forget to put that handy little sticker in the corner of your windshield, or are you doubting that date/mileage combination that's written there? Listen, we understand — bringing your Ford in for an oil change regularly can be an easy thing to forget (or bump a little further down your to-do list). But as one of the most basic types of service for your model, taking your vehicle in for a service appointment regularly is a proactive measure that ensures a healthy, safe model. How often does your vehicle need an oil change, however? Great question. We have a few ourselves that will help you determine when your next service appointment should be here at Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon.
How often do you drive?
Since the pandemic, working from home has never been more common, and with work commutes cut down to just a few days a week (or 100% remote), you may not be driving every day like you used to. Here's some good news: Your Ford won't require an oil change as often as vehicles that are driven to and from work. The more you drive your model, the sooner it'll need fresh oil and a fresh oil filter. However, most Ford models are now equipped with auto start-stop technology and EcoBoost® engines (which use a turbocharger), which both types of technology will require a sooner oil change, according to KBB.com.
What does your owner's manual say?
If you're second guessing that tiny sticker in the corner of your windshield or you weren't given one but remember the month that your vehicle was last serviced, you can look up what the car's manufacturer says about the frequency of an oil change in the owner's manual. You'll also find the type of oil that Ford (or another auto brand) suggests technicians use, along with a recommended maintenance schedule.
What do our experts recommend?
We're not here to contradict what your owner's manual says. But if you'd rather not rifle through your glove box compartment and would like to keep on scrolling, we've detailed it right here. Throw that 3,000-mile number out of your head — that number used to be what everyone told you, but thanks to drastic improvements in technology, it's changed. If your vehicle uses traditional motor oil, we recommend getting an oil change every 5,000 miles, every 8,000 if you use semi-synthetic motor oil and every 10,000 miles if you use synthetic motor oil. Not even close to those numbers? Bring your model in twice a year instead.
Interested in getting your vehicle's oil changed or having another routine service performed? Our service technicians are happy to serve you, so visit us at Joe Cooper Ford of Yukon at 1780 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Yukon, OK 73099 for your appointment or contact us with any additional questions. We proudly serve customers from Mustang, El Reno and Oklahoma City!