Prep Your Vehicle for Winter with Chevy Oil Change Service

Our winters here in Lake City, FL, may not be as mean as those up north, but dropping temperatures will still affect your car’s performance. The start of winter is a great opportunity to catch up with any oil change service you’ve missed, so make an appointment with our team at Rountree Moore Chevrolet if you’ve fallen behind. Otherwise, you may start to notice these performance issues.

What Happens to Oil During Winter?

When you turn on your engine, your car pushes motor oil through the oil filter and into the engine. Colder temperatures make oil thicken, which makes your car work harder to push the oil through. Dirty oil makes this job even harder, so much so that the pressure can damage the filter, the seal holding it in place, and other essential parts of your engine.

Can I Change My Oil at Home?

Changing your oil yourself requires raising your car on ramps, which can be dangerous and requires extra tools. In addition, draining the dirty oil from the system is a messy process. All in all, the safest, easiest way to get an oil change is at a service center. Plus, an oil change with our team is a great opportunity to check on other potential maintenance issues.

Do I Need a Different Oil for Winter?

Motor oils are classified by weight, which measures their viscosity. Some drivers switch to a lower-weight oil during winter, which remains in the range of healthy performance, even after the temperature affects it. However, the best plan is to stick with whatever oil is recommended in your owner’s manual.

Schedule Your Chevrolet Oil Change Service

Though winter driving isn’t quite as hard in our area, you should still keep your vehicle prepared for colder weather. Get a Chevrolet oil change at Rountree Moore Chevrolet for a smooth, healthy drive all winter long. While you’re here, talk to our team about any other service your car may need!