Car Oil Change Service Near Birmingham, Trussville, and Decatur, AL

The Purpose of Oil in Your Vehicle

Oil performs several roles in your vehicle. Once you see its importance, you understand why getting regular oil changes is critical to the performance and longevity of your vehicle.

• Oil lubricates the moving parts of your engine to help reduce friction, which leads to wear and tear.
• Oil removes impurities and grime from the engine, which can cause damage.
• Oil reduces the amount of work the components must perform, which helps the engine run cooler and not have to work as hard.

Oil moves dust, dirt, and grime from the engine where it’s trapped in the oil filter. The oil filter holds these impurities until you get an oil change and the technician replaces the filter. When you don’t have the filter replaced, it gets clogged up and prevents the oil from moving through as easily.

Types of Oil

For many years, you only had traditional oil for vehicles. This oil was made from crude oil and had chemicals added to enhance performance. Today, you also have synthetic oil and synthetic blends, which is a man-made oil with special chemicals to improve performance for your vehicle. Synthetic blends combine the two oil types. Synthetic oil is more durable and requires fewer oil changes. Traditional oil must be replaced about every 3,000 miles while synthetic oil can last 5,000 miles or longer.

High-mileage oil is designed for vehicles that have over 75,000 miles on them. It contains extra additives that help the engine work more efficiently. Your service technician will let you know if your vehicle could benefit from high-mileage oil.

Visit Steve Serra Auto Group for Oil Changes

When it’s time for an oil change, you can schedule service at one of our dealerships. Our service team members are trained to work on Toyota models, but we can service any make with an oil change. We use genuine OEM parts for Toyota vehicles to provide maximum performance and durability.

When we perform an oil change, our service technicians perform a visual inspection of your vehicle. We’ll check your tires, brakes, belts and hoses, and other components and let you know if we find any issues. We provide a written estimate of any recommended repairs, so you can make plans on service in the next few weeks or months. You can relax in our waiting area while we perform the oil change or take our shuttle to work or back home until your vehicle is ready to go.

Let Steve Serra Auto Group help you care for your vehicle with regular oil changes. Contact us to schedule service today.