Engine Oil Maintenance

The newer computerized engine environment has revolutionized the automotive repair industry. Today the computer monitors nearly every component in the engine system to keep it functioning in peak condition. The engine creates more power in a smaller package with finer precision tolerances. Everything, including the engine oils have seen significant improvements to keep up with the demand of today’s more sophisticated engines.

Longer Oil Change Maintenance Intervals
Many of the improvements have led to longer performance life and longer maintenance intervals, according to vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to review the recommended preventative maintenance schedule for your vehicle.

Normal vs Severe
Be sure to note if the engine oil change intervals are listed as “Normal” or “Severe” driving conditions. Since the driving conditions listed below are all considered “Severe Driving Conditions” you should use your vehicle manufacturer’s suggested engine oil replacement intervals that best match your style of your driving.

Driving in stop and go traffic - Severe
Frequent short trips - Severe
Driving in extreme temperatures - Severe
Towing or Hauling – Severe

In situations where your vehicle manufacturer does not specify “Severe” conditions, most industry experts use 3-months, 3,000 miles as an appropriate oil change interval. EZ Lube recommends that regularly scheduled engine oil replacement as one the best ways to maintain to ensure that your motor will stay clean, sludge free and help you avoid costly repairs due to engine oil viscosity breakdown.

Engine Cleaning
Over time, deposits, tarnish and sludge can build-up in your engine. The build-up can cause many problems including sticking valves or rocker arms or may prevent oil from reaching all parts of the engine. EZ Lube’s Premium Engine Flush can remove these contaminants and help maintain the long-term health of your engine.

EZ Lube Full Service Oil Change

EZ Lube offers our Full Service Oil Change that includes essential procedures to ensure the long-term health and safety of your vehicle. In addition, we offer free top-offs on any fluid levels for 3-months or 3,000 milesOil Change Service Info >>

EZ Lube Premium Engine Flush

EZ Lube’s Premium Engine Flush can remove deposits, tarnish, sludge and contaminants to help maintain the long term health of your engine.

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Most automobile engines have a life expectancy of 150,000 to 500,000 miles and the quality of engine oil, oil filter, regularly scheduled maintenance and driving conditions all effect the outcome. Changing the engine oil at factory-recommended intervals is the lowest cost and most effective way to ensure maximum engine life, performance and fuel economy.