Jul 2011 4

Time for an Oil Change? – Some Advice on Keeping Your Oil Fresh from Coastal Nissan of Boston

We hear rumors about it not being so important to change your oil nowadays, due, mostly to the incredible durability of synthetic oils. In fact, you should be certain to change the oil and filter in your newer car on the schedule designated by the auto manufacturer. And, while it is true that someday all autos will likely have sealed oil systems filled with high-tech synthetic oils that will last for the life of the car, we are not there yet. Coastal Nissan of Boston offers these excellent reasons for keeping your oil changes up to date:

Maintain the Manufacturer Warranty – There are a few requirements for maintaining your manufacturer warranty, one of which is that you need to keep the oil and filter changed on a regular basis. The best way to make sure that you have a Nissan approved oil filter and oil is simply to bring your Nissan back to us for your regular oil changes.

Keep Your Old Car Going – Fresh oil and filters prevents unwanted gunk from working its way into your engine and it helps your engine to run cooler too. Keeping your oil and filter changed is a super simple way to keep your older car running its best.

Keep Your New Car Running Like New – Even if you are not concerned about maintaining your warranty, the simple fact is that a new car runs best when the oil and filter are changed on a regular basis. There is no need to change it more often than recommended, but don’t let it go past the manufacturer suggested mileage for the best performance.