How Often Should You Get Your Lincoln Oil Change?

Of all the regular servicing your car requires at your local Lincoln dealer, nothing’s more important than changing your motor oil. Car engines run smoothly because of the oil that lubricates all the moving parts, reducing the friction which would otherwise rapidly overheat and destroy your engine. With use, this motor oil steadily wears down, collecting dirt and losing its lubricating qualities. So regular Lincoln oil changes are essential for every Lincoln driver.

Less Frequently for Synthetic Oil

Most modern Lincolns take synthetic oil, which should be changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. This will usually be every six to twelve months. If you’re still using conventional oil, however, you should have it changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, which might be every three to six months. The reason synthetic oil lasts so much longer is because it doesn’t thicken into sludge as quickly when exposed to extreme heat.

Pay Heed to Your Oil-Life Monitor 

These days, many modern Lincoln models come with a very sophisticated Oil-Life Monitor displayed on the dashboard. This monitor calculates the lifespan of your oil and warns you when it needs a change with a message reading “Change Engine Oil Soon” or “Oil Change Required.” It also shows you a percentage indicator estimating your oil’s remaining lifespan.

This Oil-Life Monitor uses algorithms to calculate how rapidly your oil is wearing down. It’s remarkably sophisticated, taking into account all kinds of variables that affect the lifespan of your oil. These variables include your driving habits, terrain, and climate.

Conditions Requiring More Frequent Oil Changes

The more strain your engine is put under, the quicker your oil will wear down and the more frequently you’ll need to have it changed. More severe driving conditions and styles include extremely hot or cold climates, driving with heavy loads or heavy towing, off-road driving, mountainous driving, frequent short-range trips, and extended engine idling.

Ask at Your Local Lincoln Dealer

You might be unsure as to how ordinary or severe your personal driving conditions are, in which case it can’t hurt to ask the professionals. Technicians at your local dealership will be happy to provide advice and guidance on your driving terrain and style and how often you should have an oil change. They’ll also let you know what type of oil is best suited to your vehicle if you’re not sure of that either.

Check Your Warranty and Owner’s Manual

Your vehicle warranty will almost certainly stipulate a certain frequency of oil change in order to keep the warranty valid. It’s best to check what this recommended interval is for your Lincoln and then stick to that schedule. You’ll also find matching guidance in your owner’s manual inside the Scheduled Maintenance section.

Have your oil checked and changed today by experienced Lincoln technicians at Bob Maxey Lincoln. We’re a trusted local dealership that’s been providing luxury vehicles and equally luxurious customer service to the region’s drivers since 1972.

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