If you were to have a look at the model handbook for the Hyundai model you own, the maintenance schedule would show a recommendation for having the oil changed about every 5,000 miles. Most MotorWorld Hyundai customers aren’t surprised by this because it's the recommended interval for most vehicles.
But what happens if you don't drive that often - especially considering the decrease in driving over this past year? At what point should drivers get a Hyundai oil change?
Oil Changes Go Beyond Mileage Recommendations
Looking a little closer at the Hyundai handbook, you’ll see that it’s not just a 5,000-mile recommendation for oil changes, but also a six-month recommendation. That means, regardless of how much or how little you drive, you should be making service appointments for oil changes about twice per year.
Why Are Frequent Oil Changes Suggested Despite Low Mileage?
It’s chemistry. Oil that’s used a lot can get dark, smelly, and thick, but oil that’s used hardly at all can actually accumulate moisture in the tank that thins out and ruins the oil. Oil also naturally degrades over time when it sits, losing its viscosity at the same time.
In order for that motor oil to do its job of keeping your engine parts properly lubricated, you need oil that functions as it was intended. That means swapping out your oil every six months, whether you’ve hit that recommended 5,000-mile mark or not.
Oil Change Service at MotorWorld Hyundai
If it’s time for you to get an oil change, contact us here at MotorWorld Hyundai in Wilkes-Barre, PA so we can get you in and out and back on your way! We look forward to working with you soon.
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