Oil Change Plainfield, IN

Why Should I Get an Oil Change?

A major reason for getting routine and regular oil changes is that they are a cornerstone of keeping your vehicle healthy and running smoothly. Not to mention, this increases your vehicle’s safety by multitudes. When you stay on top of your vehicle’s health, you can easily discover potential issues before they blossom into more serious issues. Our service center believes in an aggressive approach to preventative maintenance.

By taking the lead on preventative maintenance, you can ensure that whatever bug or issue you encounter can be easily squashed by our talented technicians. While we also believe that having access to an owner’s manual is key to this, we understand that’s not a reality for every driver. Our compromise is to physically inspect your oil once or twice a month. It should be a translucent amber color with little to no particles floating in of it.

Although we suggest manually checking it once or twice a month, that’s dependent on a few factors. Depending on your driving habits, we’d say that checking your oil more often is the way to go if you’re a heavy driver. If not, then once a month is fine.

What are Some Signs That I Need an Oil Change?

One of the first, and most often the easiest, signs is an illuminated check oil light. Generally speaking, this tends to mean that one or two things are occurring. One is that the system has run out of oil for it to function properly and needs a refill. Meanwhile, the other option is just alerting you that you need an oil change.

The next sign involves noises. As part of the job that oil does, to prevent the metal interior of the engine from scraping against each other, you shouldn’t hear much, if anything whilst driving. When you hear an obnoxious level of banging, clanking, or metal against metal, this signifies that your oil has spoiled and no longer functions.

Another sign is the arrival of specifically “oily” odors with the accompanying white plumes of smoke from under the hood. When you experience this, we recommend bringing it in for service immediately.

A Snapshot of Plainfield, IN

A great spot to check out while in town is Gilley’s Antique & Decorator Mall. This mall holds two sections to browse through. One is an antique section that’s full of vintage goods from yesteryear, while the decorator section offers a bounty of primitives, rehabbed furniture, and more! Spend a few hours looking for your newest addition.