As a vehicle owner, it is your duty to bring your vehicle in for service on a routine basis. Oil changes are one of those routine services that your car will need every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or so. If your particular model uses synthetic oil, you can expect to pay a visit to our Cavender Cadillac of Lubbock service center every 10,000 to 15,000 miles.
Although oil changes typically offer a bit of a buffer between refreshes, it is important to not exceed these limits too far to avoid engine complications. Before you schedule your vehicle's next oil change at our service center near Lubbock, Amarillo, and Midland, TX, learn more about oil changes below.
Signs Your Vehicle Is in Need of an Oil Change
Motor oil is a crucial fluid in your Cadillac's powertrain. With that being said, when your vehicle needs an oil change, you will most likely recognize a shift in its performance. On top of that, you can look out for these signs, while you're driving:
- Smoky exhaust
- Rapidly falling oil levels
- Increased engine noise or ticking
- Vehicle shaking while idling
- Persistent check engine light
You can also check for oil leaks. After it has been parked in your driveway or in a parking spot for a while, you can look under your car for an oil puddle.
If you feel comfortable checking your vehicle's oil yourself, you can watch for any of these irregularities under the hood:
- Low oil level
- Oil film through engine compartment
- Gritty oil texture
- Milky oil consistency
- Odd-colored oil
If you notice any of the aforementioned signs, schedule an oil change with us as soon as possible.
How We Perform Oil Changes
Oil changes are a common and fairly simple procedure to complete. In fact, our factory-trained technicians have years of experience working on Cadillac models and exchanging their oil.
With that being said, they've got the oil change procedure down to a science, following these steps:
- Jack up your vehicle
- Remove the drain plug and drain the old oil
- Remove the old oil filter
- Replace the drain plug and add new oil filter
- Fill with recommended oil
- Check oil level
- Check for leaks
Once these steps are completed and your vehicle is back on the ground, you will be good to go.
Our Cozy Customer Lounge
Since an oil change is a relatively quick service, you can wait in our customer lounge while our technicians work, if you'd like. We'll have complimentary snacks and beverages as well as entertainment for you.
Why Routine Oil Changes Are So Important
Your Cadillac's engine is made up of many parts that move in unison when in operation. In order for all of those parts to work together seamlessly, they need motor oil to lubricate them. When you go without changing your vehicle's oil for a while, old oil can cause these parts to grind, rub, and bash together, which leads to engine complications.
Schedule an Oil Change
When it's time for your Cadillac's next oil change, schedule it at our Cavender Cadillac of Lubbock Service Center near Lubbock, Amarillo, and Midland, Texas.
