Oil Change at Gillman Honda Houston

When is a car part not a "part"? Here's a hint: one of the most important parts of your Honda Accord or Honda CR-V comes in liquid form. It's your motor oil, and it could be one of the hardest working parts of your Honda car in Houston. When you visit Gillman Honda Houston , oil changes are one of the simplest, yet most important, bits of essential maintenance we perform.

Changing Your Oil

Wondering when to change your oil? If you drive an older car, you should be changing it every few months - 3,000 - 5,000 miles, on average. Cars that are about a decade old can go five to seven thousand miles, while a new Honda model can go 7,500 to 10,000 miles (about once a year). If you spend a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic or if you otherwise put a lot of strain on your engine through towing, hauling, or aggressive driving, you'll want to visit us for Honda service more often. The formulation matters, too, with different weights and types of oil being better suited to certain models and driving styles; the service department at your Houston Honda dealership can set you straight.

What Happens if You Don 't Change Your Oil?

So what happens if you don't change your oil on time? If you're off by a few miles, don't panic. But if you wait too long, your motor oil will lose the viscosity that helps it lubricate your engine, cool it, and protect it from wear. Short term, this is likely to result in poorer fuel economy because your engine has to work harder. Longer-term, you're looking at premature engine wear, parts breaking down, or even the possibility of engine failure.

Oil changes are fast and inexpensive (especially if you take advantage of our Honda service offers and Honda Express Service ), so it's just not worth taking your chances. While you're here, we can provide tire rotations and inspections to ensure everything's working as it should.

Whether you're keeping your new car running like new, or giving new life to a used Honda model, sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Where you change your oil matters too, so visit Gillman Honda Houston for expert maintenance and repairs today!