Driving conditions in the Princeton, Tazewell, Blacksburg, and Richlands area are notoriously variable. You could be commuting in short bursts across small-town roads, driving for hours along the highway, or putting your truck or SUV's four-wheel drive to the test on steep, muddy backcountry trails. It can get blistering hot in summer, and freezing cold in winter.
What does that mean for your oil change interval?
Every vehicle has a different recommended oil and filter change schedule, based on its make and model. How and where you drive also factors in. You may need more frequent oil changes if you:
- Drive on dusty or muddy roads
- Drive on salt-spread roads
- Tow extensively, or use vehicle commercially
- Idle, operate at low speeds, or stop and go extensively in hot weather
- Make repeated short trips in freezing weather
These conditions can make oil wear out faster. If you recently purchased a new Toyota, oil changes for the first two years or 25,000 miles are free with the ToyotaCare No Cost Maintenance Plan. Whatever brand vehicle you drive, it is important to stick to the service schedule and use the correct grade of motor oil for optimal performance.
Contact the Ramey Auto Group service center nearest you to learn more about oil changes, and schedule an appointment.