Honda Oil Change Protocols: Extending Your Vehicle’s Life

Find Out the Optimal Interval for Your Model

While most drivers are advised to change their motor oil every six months, it can vary from vehicle to vehicle and driver to driver. Rather than depending on a rule of thumb, find out for sure what works best for your car.

Check Your Owner’s Manual

Your owner’s manual will outline guidance on the best type of motor oil to use and how frequently to change it. This will usually include optimal intervals for regular driving and more severe conditions. 

Check Your Powertrain Warranty

Keeping a valid warranty provides peace of mind for many drivers. If you have a warranty, check the intervals required to keep it from voiding. 

Consult a Trusted Technician 

Our experienced technicians can offer their professional guidance on this matter. Once you’ve begun a servicing schedule, we’ll gain a good idea of how rapidly your oil tends to wear down over time and can adapt the schedule as required.  

Adjust for Personal Driving Habits

Your regular driving conditions will greatly impact how often you need to refresh the oil. If you put your engine and oil through greater wear and tear with regular short drives of under five miles, long commutes in stop-and-go traffic, towing and hauling heavy loads, or using particularly dusty roads, you’ll need to change your oil more frequently.

Stick To Your Schedule Like Glue

Once you’ve established an optimal oil servicing schedule, it’s important to stick to it diligently. Even one missed oil service puts the engine at risk of accelerated wear. This occurs because aging oil starts to deteriorate and lose its lubricating qualities. It also stops properly cleaning dirt and debris from the engine. 

Visit Your Honda Dealer at the First Signs of Degraded Oil

If you accidentally neglect to change your oil, you may notice the following signs of a struggling engine. Firstly, the check engine light is likely to appear on the instrument panel. This warning light should never be ignored. 

Besides this, your engine will lose power and start making strange noises, and you may see black smoke emerging from the tailpipe. If you check the oil, you’ll notice it’s turned a grimy dirty color and it might be low. If you suspect your oil is deteriorating, have it refreshed at once.

Visit Honda of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY, today to have your motor oil promptly refreshed by friendly, experienced technicians. We’re an award-winning local dealership offering a one-stop shop for all your vehicle purchasing, financing, and maintenance needs. 

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