It’s vital to remember when to change your car’s motor oil. If you don’t get a regular service or if you’ve only recently bought the car then you probably have no idea when the oil might need changing. If there’s no way for you to ask the previous owner then it’s a good idea to change the motor oil as soon as you get the car. Because oil is needed to keep the engine cool and the lubricate it you’ll really be in trouble if the oil is worn out and depleted of additives. Additives are sued to control the thickness of the oil and to do other important things such as cleaning and acting as a detergent to keep the engine clean (which helps to keep it cool).
oil change sticker
Additives get used up over time and this is why motor oil needs changing. If the oil had no additives left then the oil pressure gauge will show fluctuations in pressure when the engine is cold and when it gets too hot. Not all cars have oil pressure gauges but even if your doesn’t the warning light will only come on when the level of motor oil get too low. So you see it is important to know where you stand with motor oil and to make a change as soon as you get the new car. Don’t be tempted to use inferior motor oil to save some of the cost. Always use an American Petroleum institute approved oil.
If you get the change done in a repair shop, maybe as part of your service they can stick on an oil change sticker. This sticker is fixed to the windshield by the garage to let you know when you should be changing your oil next. It’s a good way of making sure you don’t forget when the next one is due.
Dorman 65287 AutoGrade Oil Change Sticker
- You are Purchasing a Package of 6 pieces.
STICKER
List Price: $ 1.47
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Service Due Static Sticker
- No fuss – low cost service static sticker
- 2-1/4″ x 2″
- Transparent static cling plastic
A low cost option that gets the job done! $9.90 per pack of 100 Service Static Stickers.
List Price: $ 9.90
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Dorman 65288 AutoGrade Oil Change Sticker
- You are Purchasing a Package of 6 pieces.
STICKER
List Price: $ 0.97
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