Oil Change in Rockville, MD

Preferred Automotive offers top quality oil changes and auto repair services in Rockville, MD that are affordable and may be performed quickly.

It is recommended that oil changes occur every 3,000 - 5,000 miles to stop engine wear and keep oil free from particles; for your car's particular mileage always consult your owners handbook or ask one of our professionals.

Rockville Oil Changes & Oil Filter Replacements

Your vehicle counts on new oil and oil filters to keep it operating efficiently. Oil should be kept full, clean from particles and not burnt. Oil lubes crucial engine parts. Moving components create rubbing, and over time that heat wears the parts down. Oil or a synthetic lubricating substance can minimize the damage from the rubbing by those moving components. By performing a regular oil change schedule you will effectively increase your engine's efficiency as well as maintain the life of your car's engine.

When to Change/Check Your Oil

• Check Oil Light is on
• Check Engine Light is illuminated
• Oil is Dirty
• Pinging, knocking, or additional sounds coming from the engine

Our Oil, Lube and Filter Services Consist of:

• Replacing the oil filter
• Checking the air filter
• Inspecting and topping off all fluids under the hood
• Oiling All Fittings
• Checking engine for holes
• Checking belts and hoses
• Inspecting tire pressure
• Checking entire undercarriage

Why are Oil Changes So Important?

Oil changes are part of every gas powered vehicles preventative maintenance. Preventative auto maintenance is a must to keeping your vehicle running at peak condition for as long as possible. What do we mean by preventative maintenance? Essentially, you need to invest in your vehicle on the front end before things start to go bad. Invest in caring for your car on a routine basis rather than waiting for problems to arise. This will help prevent some problems from occurring at all or at least keep them from snowballing out of control. The regular oil change is one of the most essential preventative maintenance tasks to consider. Bringing your vehicle to Preferred Automotive in Rockville for an oil change is key to keeping it running smoothly.

What will Happen if I Skip an Oil Change?

What happens when you skip your routine oil changes at Preferred Automotive in Rockville? First, you will find that the engine runs hot all the time, eventually overheating, This can also cause engine parts to become warped or even to melt! Another ill effect of skipping oil changes is friction. Pieces of the engine will grind together and corrode and eventually, your engine will simply stop working. Investing in routine oil changes can spare you from the prospect of an expensive engine replacement.