If you live in the Cottonwood area and your car needs an oil change, bring it to Flagstaff Chevrolet, your Cottonwood Chevrolet dealer. We’ll change the oil quickly and expertly. When you take your Chevrolet car, truck or SUV to our dealership, our certified service technicians will use the right oil for your vehicle to keep your car’s engine running in top condition.

What happens during an oil change?
Changing your car’s oil according to the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule is essential. During an oil change at the Cottonwood area Chevrolet dealer, the service technicians will replace the old motor oil in the engine with fresh oil. We’ll also change the oil filter, check the fluid levels, and inspect the engine.

Why is changing the oil important?
Your vehicle’s engine contains many moving parts that must be continually lubricated with oil. This prevents the engine from overheating and wearing out prematurely. Old oil breaks down and picks up dirt, dust, and other contaminants. Old, dirty oil can’t lubricate the engine properly. Driving your vehicle without changing the oil will eventually lead to engine damage.

How often should I change my engine’s oil?
You should change the oil according to the schedule set by the manufacturer. You’ll find the maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual. Call the Flagstaff Chevrolet Service Center if you’re not sure when to bring your vehicle in for its next oil change service. We’re glad to help.

Which kind of oil should I use?
The short answer is to use the type of oil recommended for your vehicle by the manufacturer. All oil isn’t the same. There are four types of motor oil: conventional, synthetic, synthetic blend, and high mileage. We’ll explain each type and when to use it.

• Conventional Motor Oil: Conventional oil is a good choice for most vehicles. It comes in several quality levels and viscosity grades. Conventional oil is the least expensive type of oil.
  
• Synthetic Motor Oil: Synthetic oil is manufactured from different chemical compounds. Since it was produced to provide specific benefits, it offers the most protection. Synthetic oil has a higher viscosity level than the other types, making it less likely to break down from heat. It also protects the engine from oxidation better than conventional oil. Synthetic oil is an excellent choice if you use your vehicle for towing and hauling or if you drive in areas that experience extreme temperatures. While synthetic motor oil has many advantages over conventional oil, it’s the most expensive type of oil.
• Synthetic Blend Motor Oil: Synthetic blend oil combines synthetic oil with conventional oil. It provides some of the same benefits as synthetic oil at a lower cost.
• High-Mileage Motor Oil: High-mileage oil was developed for newer cars driven at least 75,000 miles. This oil includes specially formulated additives designed to prevent oil leaks and reduce burn-off.

Call the experts at the Flagstaff Chevrolet Service Department if you have questions about the correct type of oil to use for your car or to schedule your oil change.