Signs Your Car Needs An Oil Change

1. Excess Exhaust

If there is visible exhaust coming from your car, this can be because you need to have the oil changed. The oil that is too old will cause the exhaust to be visible and smoky.

2. Noisy Engine

If the engine is making more noise than usual, this can be because the oil is bad and it needs to be changed. The engine might make a knocking noise while it is in motion. There also might be a ticking sound.

3. Irregular Oil Texture

As oil is run through the car, it might become irregular and pick up bits of grime and debris. You don’t want these irregularities going through your engine and potentially damaging your vehicle.

4. Low Oil Levels

If your car’s oil levels are lower than they should be, you should immediately add more oil. This prevents the car from stalling.

5. Increased Mileage

If you have been driving the car more than usual, then you should have it checked. The more miles a car has the more that the oil should be refreshed.

6. Check Engine Light Turns On And Stays On

A persistent check engine light can mean many things, and one of them is that your oil needs to be changed or serviced.

7. Car Shakes While It Is Idling

Too much vibration in a car can be because there is more friction than usual in the engine. If you don’t have the oil changed regularly, it can potentially damage your car. Protect your car by having your oil changed.