Professional Oil Changes in Logan, Utah

Regularly getting your car serviced is a vital part of car ownership. Oil changes are essential to maintaining your cars performance and safety.

Is your car due for an oil change?

Getting a comprehensive, superior quality oil change is easy in Logan, UT–just contact Ethans Honest Auto. An integral part of a cars maintenance, an oil change involves removing the old, dirty oil in a vehicle and getting it replaced it with new, clean oil. A car engines oil helps soak up the heat that emanates from the engine. Another purpose that the oil serves is to assist in lubricating the moving parts. When you drive your automobile, the oil pump moves the oil freely about, and your cars oil filter catches the dirty deposits that get left behind. The oil filter continues to ensure that the oil is clean, but as the oil ages and increases in the number of dirty deposits it leaves behind, the oil filter will lose its effectiveness in catching the dirty deposits–thus can no longer keep the oil clean.

Auto service experts recommend that a cars oil be changed every 3,000 miles; a good rule of thumb is every three months. Driving a car with dirty oil circulating about can not only result in costly auto repairs down the line but more importantly, can cause safety issues. These are just a few reasons why it is so important to get regular oil changes.

Ethan’s Honest Automotive Service and Repair services Logan, UT and surrounding areas including North Logan, Hyde Park, Smithfield, River Heights, Providence and more. Locally operated by professional auto service technicians with many years of experience, Ethans Honest Auto prides itself on building relationships through its commitment to excellent service, honesty, and integrity. A 20-year auto service industry veteran and Logan, UT resident, Ethan delivers only honest, reliable and affordable auto service to Cache Valley and the SE Idaho communities.

Your car is a well-oiled machine–let Ethans Honest Auto of Logan, UT help you keep it that way. Contact us today!

1) How often do I need an oil change?

Your vehicle’s manufacturer will let you know exactly how often to change your oil. This information can typically be found in your user’s manual. You must check the recommendations for your exact vehicle. 

Traditionally, experts mentioned that you should change your oil every 3,000-5,000 miles. That is still the recommendation for many vehicles. However, there are modern cars that only need oil changes every 10,000-15,000 miles. The experts at Ethan’s Honest Automotive can help you determine the best oil change schedule for your vehicle. 

2) Why should I have a professional change my oil?

Oil changes are one of the vehicle maintenance activities often done at home. But, you may want to rethink your DIY oil changes. There are a lot of things that can go wrong when you change your oil yourself. For example, using the wrong motor oil or filter is more common than you may think. This mistake can cause inefficiency or even debris to enter your engine. 

Getting your oil professionally changed means that you do not need to worry about mistakes. And, you won’t have to clean up the mess. It’s a win-win. 

3) Why do we change engine oil?

Oil is one of the most important parts of your engine. It lubricates all of the internal parts and absorbs heat. This process allows your engine to run smoothly without overheating. Unless you leak, the engine oil will remain in your vehicle. The problem occurs with old oil.

As engine oil ages it breaks down and becomes less effective at its jobs of lubrication and absorbing heat. When this happens, your engine runs the risk of overheating. Plus, the moving parts may begin to stick together, potentially causing damage. Regularly changing the engine oil ensures that it is always functioning at its peak. 

4) What is the oil changing process?

At Ethan’s Honest Automotive, our oil changing process is not complicated. It begins with the draining of your old oil. We do not just put the new oil into your vehicle, however. Instead, we remove and replace your oil filter. We will also do a quick inspection of your engine and other fluids so that you know your vehicle is completely safe to drive. 

We do not use stock oil for all of the vehicles that come for oil changes. Fully synthetic, blends, high mileage, or conventional oil may be used depending on your vehicle’s needs. Finally, we will give you a date for your next oil change, which removes the guesswork out of the process. 

5) Are oil changes different for diesel vehicles?

In general, oil changes for diesel vehicles follow the same process as for vehicles that use gas. It is important, though, that engine oil specifically designed for diesel engines is used. Diesel engines tend to be dirtier than a gas engine. This means that the oil used in diesel engines has more additives and must be changed more often. As for gas engine vehicles, your user’s manual will provide the recommended oil change schedule for your diesel engine.

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