Volvo Oil Change Service Near New Orleans, LA
We Offer Volvo Oil Changes at Bergeron Volvo
The certified service technicians in the Bergeron Volvo Cars service center want to ensure all customers understand the immense value of routine oil changes for their Volvo and all other vehicles. Many people think that, with improvements in motor oil and the durability of today’s engines, regular oil changes are less necessary than in the past. However, that is absolutely incorrect. In fact, the high-performance engines in many modern vehicles and the speeds at which they are driven mean regular oil changes are as important, if not more critical, than ever, and this is why.
What Is The Job Of Engine Oil?
Without engine oil, even the most expensive, well-designed, and well-built vehicle engines will not last very long. The oil in the engine provides essential lubrication for all the moving parts. Without engine oil, the metal parts grind against each other, destroying each other. The clean, very slick new engine oil coats all moving parts, reduces friction and wear, and helps reduce heat build-up in the engine. Finally, the flowing engine oil moves throughout the engine, trapping small pieces of dirt and debris that could damage it. The fluid traps and transports the debris to the oil filter, where the dirt is removed from the oil, and the hazard is eliminated.
Never Ignore These Requests For An Oil Change From Your Volvo
If you bring your Volvo to Bergeron Volvo Cars for regular service, you might never experience any of these indications that your vehicle needs an oil change. But if you do not, and then ignore these signs or distress, you could be in the market for a new engine:
- The dashboard oil indicator is illuminated, or your vehicle sends you a text message about low oil
- You check the oil and find the dipstick coated in dark or black oil
- Your Volvo’s engine is overheating
- You hear grinding or tapping noises coming from the engine compartment
- You see oil on the ground where your vehicle was parked, or discover oil that has leaked onto your Kenner garage floor
How Often Should Engine Oil Be Changed?
Most Volvo cars should have the oil changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, or once a year. This is the manufacturer’s general recommendation. But several factors can affect the best time to change the oil in your Volvo. Some of the most crucial factors to keep in mind when you are considering an oil change are:
The climate where the vehicle was recently driven – if you took a road trip from Kenner or Metairie to Phoenix, AZ, in the summer months, the excessive heat in that area would cause the oil in your Volvo to break down more rapidly, and cooler temperatures warrant an earlier oil change. Likewise, if you were driving through the Permian Basin of West Texas in the summer, the dust there could make your engine oil dirty much faster than if you were only driving around New Orleans.
The kind of driving you have been doing recently – if you have been driving primarily in New Orleans, making lots of stops, and sitting in heavy traffic, that is hard on a car engine and the oil inside it. If you normally drive a lot of highway miles, then suddenly spend months in the city with heavy stop-and-go traffic, an early oil change is likely a good investment.
If you have questions about how often your vehicle needs an oil change, please reach out to the experts at the Bergeron Volvo Cars service center. If you know it's time for your vehicle’s oil change and inspection, you can book your appointment online or call to schedule auto service.