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How often should I change my vehicles engine oil?

We recommend you should change your oil in a gas engine every 3 to 4 months or 3000 to 4000 miles whichever occurs first.  Having clean engine oil is some of the best insurance you can buy for your vehicle. 

There are two major benefits to changing your oil every 3 months or 3000 miles.  The first is protecting the high value of your investment.  By driving farther before changing your oil you run the risk of lowering the life expectancy of your vehicles engine. The average cost of engine replacement in today’s vehicles is between $4,000 and $5,000 dollars. The cost of changing your oil every 3000 miles vs. 5000 or 6000 miles is around $50.00 to $75.00 a year.  Is that extra cost worth protecting your second most expensive purchase in your life?  We believe so. 

The second benefit is when you bring your vehicle into one of the Colorado Select NAPA AutoCare Centers for an oil change; you will receive a free vehicle inspection.  In this inspection we are looking for any potential mechanical and/or safety problems.  This free inspection is priceless.  We are all driving 1 to 2 ton pieces of equipment that can potentially take lives if not properly maintained.  With every oil change performed at a Colorado Select AutoCare you can have “piece of mind” that your vehicle has been inspected by professional ASE technicians.

At Colorado Select AutoCare we take the pain out of car repair by properly maintaining your vehicle.