Oil Change in Edmonton

Follow the interval in your owner's manual or your vehicle's oil life monitor. Many newer vehicles on full synthetic go 8,000 to 16,000 km between changes, while older vehicles and conventional oil need it sooner. Because cold starts, short trips and idling count as severe driving, many Edmonton drivers should use the shorter severe service interval.

Use the oil type your manufacturer specifies. Many newer engines require full synthetic. Synthetic oil also flows better on cold starts, which helps protect the engine in an Edmonton winter. If your vehicle allows conventional oil or a synthetic blend, our technicians can explain the trade-offs.

Old oil loses its ability to protect the engine and starts to form sludge. That leads to more wear, worse fuel economy and, if it goes long enough, serious engine damage that costs far more than regular oil changes.

An oil change reminder or oil pressure light, oil that looks dark and gritty on the dipstick, a low oil level, louder engine noise or a burning oil smell are all signs to book an oil change soon. A lit oil pressure warning means stop driving and get the vehicle checked.