Driving without fresh motor oil can dramatically reduce the lifespan of your car. For this reason, it’s important to never miss a scheduled oil change at your local Acura dealership. Let’s take a look at how frequently drivers should have their oil refreshed.
How Often Should Your Acura Get an Oil Change?
Most drivers using synthetic motor oil should change their oil about twice a year, which is every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. The ideal interval may vary. Sometimes, it’s fine to have motor oil refreshed only once a year and sometimes every three months would be better.
It depends largely on how much you use your car. Your regular driving habits also impact how rapidly motor oil wears down.
What Kind of Driving Habits Do You Have?
Some drivers put additional strain on their engines and oil because of how they use their vehicles every day. If any of the following driving conditions apply to you, consider having your oil refreshed three or four times a year, rather than twice.
Frequent Short Journeys of Under Five Miles
When a driver frequently makes short journeys of under five miles, neither the engine nor the motor oil has sufficient time to warm up to an optimal state. As a result, during these short drives, the engine undergoes increased wear and tear and the oil degrades faster as well.
During very cold weather, such as in winter, it takes even longer for things to warm up. Therefore, frequent drives of under ten miles can be considered more severe driving conditions in winter, requiring the oil to be refreshed more frequently.
Stop-and-Go Driving in Heavy Traffic
If you need to commute in heavy traffic every day, you may also be putting your engine and oil under greater strain. Because of this, consider having your oil refreshed more often.
Driving in Extremely Hot Climates
At low temperatures, engine oil is too thick to lubricate optimally. By contrast, when extremely hot, motor oil can become too thin to perform properly. For this reason, drivers in very hot climates should also have their oil refreshed more frequently.
Using Excessively Sandy, Dusty, or Salty Roads
One function of motor oil is to clean out metal particles and other contaminants from inside the engine. When using excessively dusty, sandy, or salty roads, additional contaminants get into the engine, increasing how dirty the oil gets and causing it to degrade faster.
Ask Your Acura Dealer for a Suitable Schedule
The best way to guarantee your oil will be kept suitably fresh over the long run is to set up a good routine servicing schedule at your local dealership. The technicians can take your driving habits into account when determining the frequency of your visits. They’ll also send you reminders when an appointment is approaching, so you’re less likely to ever forget to have your oil refreshed again.
Visit Open Road Acura of East Brunswick today to have your motor oil flushed and refreshed. We’re a locally trusted, award-winning dealership committed to providing exceptional customer service to everyone who steps foot through our doors.
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