Oil Change Service

Internal combustion engines have a variety of moving metal parts that move very quickly. These parts would become damaged by friction if not properly lubricated. The engine oil provides this necessary lubrication. However, oil does not last forever. Both the heat of the engine and the passing of time will cause oil to begin to break down, becoming less effective. It will no longer be able to provide the same level of protection against friction damage and may also leave sludge deposits in your engine. To prevent old oil from damaging your vehicle, you should have the oil changed regularly. If your vehicle is high in mileage consider speaking to one our service advisors about switching to high-mileage oil.

How often your oil needs to be changed depends on what kind of oil you use. You will likely only need to change the oil every 7,500 miles or once a year with full synthetic oil. However, conventional oil should be changed around every 3,000 miles or a couple of times a year.

It is possible to change your own oil, and this is a common DIY project. However, you will need to make sure that you know what to do, that you have all the correct equipment, that you have a block of time set apart, and that you dispose of the old oil properly. If you have not changed your oil before, it's a good idea to have an expert there with you to walk you through it. Even if you change your vehicle's oil on your own, we recommend using high-quality, Mopar-approved oil.

The oil filter keeps sediment from entering your vehicle's engine, so it is crucial. You should be sure that the oil filter gets changed every time your vehicle has an oil change. This enables the filter to provide the best possible service. If you bring your car, truck, van, or SUV to Elder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cedar Creek for an oil change, we will replace the old oil filter with an OEM Mopar oil filter.