A better oil change than the quick-lube
Many drivers think they have to go to an “oil change place” for a lube, oil and filter. Quick-lube shops can be a little cheaper or a little faster, but you’re getting nowhere near the level of care and expertise, and they tend to sell services you may or may not need. At KC Martin a mechanic does the job and looks over the car while it’s in the air.
When your commute sets the schedule
If you drive from Mill Creek to work every day, the miles pile up, and so do the oil changes. A few things worth knowing:
- Trust the oil life monitor, within reason. Most newer cars calculate oil life from how you actually drive. It’s a good guide. It doesn’t replace checking the level now and then.
- Stop-and-go counts as severe service. Lots of idling and short hops wear oil out faster than steady highway driving.
- Turbocharged engines are harder on oil. Many newer crossovers have small turbo engines, and they need the right synthetic oil changed on time.
We look up what your engine calls for and use it.
Every oil change includes a look around
- Fluids checked and topped off
- Brakes, belts, hoses and lights inspected
- A check for leaks underneath
- A note on what’s coming due
That last one matters for commuters. When you rack up miles quickly, the 30K, 60K and 90K services arrive sooner than you expect. We keep track, so you can plan for them instead of being surprised. See scheduled maintenance.
Make it easy on yourself
Call for an appointment and you’ll get more efficient service. Or drop the car before work and use the key drop box. More about oil and intervals is on our main oil change page.