Oil Change Service Near Riverside, CA

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Oil Change Service at Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley

To keep your engine purring and your vehicle running smoothly, you need regular oil changes. Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, and it can’t function without it. If you live in or around Riverside, Perris, or Bernardino, you can get your oil change service from Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley.

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Why Does Your Vehicle Needs Regular Oil Changes?

As the oil moves through the engine, it lubricates the moving parts. By keeping the parts lubricated, they have less friction and less wear and tear. The oil also forms a seal around certain components, like the rings and pistons. Another job that oil has is to clean out any dirt and grime that gets past the oil filter. It also helps keep the engine cool because it doesn’t have to work as hard.

Over time, the oil gets dirty. It can lose its viscosity, which makes it less effective doing its job. The engine must work harder, and the parts wear out sooner. To prevent this problem, you want to get your oil changed at regular intervals.

An oil change takes about an hour. This process includes replacing the oil filter and the oil. The service technicians at Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley also conduct a multi-point inspection of your vehicle to check for any needed repairs.

How to Know When to Get Your Oil Changed

If you check your owner’s manual, it will tell you how often you should have the oil changed. The timeline is usually given in miles, such as after 5000 or 7500 miles. Older models may need their oil changed every 3000 miles. The owner’s manual will also tell you what type of oil to use.

If you’re not sure how long it’s been since the oil was changed, here are some signs that your vehicle needs service and an oil change.

  • Your dashboard oil light comes on and stays lit while you’re driving.
  • Dark oil color instead of the light brown or transparent color that is normal. This dark color indicates that the oil is dirty.
  • Engine runs hotter because it must work harder. It may not get into the red zone, but it runs hotter than normal.
  • Grinding or tapping noises that indicate the oil level is too low to protect the moving parts of the engine.

If you have any oil leaks, you need to bring it in for service even if it’s not time for an oil change. You may notice oil under the vehicle or on parts of the vehicle where it’s not supposed to be. Blue smoke or a smell like burning also indicates an oil leak.

You can call the Service Center at Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley for an appointment to get an oil change or schedule service online. We provide a comfortable waiting area where you can relax while we work on your vehicle.

Let Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley keep your vehicle running smoothly with regular oil changes.