Oil Service
Maintaining your vehicle is a fun rite of passage as you expand your automotive knowledge and embrace the DIY spirit. But only some services are enjoyable when you do them by yourself, and hiring a professional to service your car will give you peace of mind. That’s where our qualified automotive service technicians step in.
Our Hyundai of Auburn Service Center provides top-notch service using the best quality parts, accessories, and tools to address your car’s mechanical needs. A Hyundai service from a certified professional ensures your vehicle’s longevity and enhances its performance for an excellent driving experience in Alabama. From quality repairs to high standards on essential services, such as oil changes, you’ll be glad you chose our facility.
How To Check Your Hyundai’s Oil Level
Whether your Hyundai is brand new or getting old, a good habit for ensuring long-lasting engine life is to check your oil level at least once a month or every other time you fill up with gas. You may top off your oil if it’s low in between oil changes to maintain quality engine performance while driving through the Montgomery area. If your Hyundai has a physical dipstick, here’s how to check its oil level:
- Make sure your car is parked on level ground and the engine is off. It’s best to check the oil when the engine is cool to avoid getting burnt.
- Open your Hyundai’s hood and locate the dipstick. Pull the dipstick out and wipe off any oil from the tip with a dust-free cloth or towel.
- Reinsert and push the dipstick all the way back into its tube. Pull it back out and observe where the oil is on the dipstick tip.
Dipsticks typically have two pinholes and a crosshatched area with the letters “L” and “H” for low and high or the words “min” and “max.” These marks indicate the recommended oil level for your Hyundai. The level is acceptable if the top of the oil level is between the markings or crosshatching.
However, if the oil level is below where it should be, you can add more engine oil to bring it to the appropriate level. If you don’t feel confident doing this on your own, you can let our service professionals at Hyundai of Auburn check your oil and provide a fluid top-off for you.
How Often Should You Change Your Hyundai’s Oil?
Your Hyundai’s oil change intervals will vary depending on its model year, type of oil used, and driving conditions. The recommended oil service interval used to be every 3,000 miles. However, modern lubricants and vehicles help engines last 5,000 to 7,500 miles between oil changes. If your Hyundai requires a full-synthetic motor oil, its engine may be capable of traveling up to 15,000 miles before its next oil service.
Typically, your auto service technician will let you know when you need to change your Hyundai’s oil by telling you the date or mileage interval for the oil change, whichever comes first. If you forget this information or lose your oil-change reminder sticker, there’s no need to worry. Fortunately, newer cars feature an oil-life monitoring system that automatically alerts you when an oil change is necessary by illuminating a warning sign on your instrument panel behind your steering wheel. You can also check your owners manual for recommended service intervals.
Which Motor Oil Is Best for Your Hyundai?
Ultimately, the best engine oil for your Hyundai depends on your model, year, and location. Standard motor oil may not be ideal if you rarely drive your car, experience hot summers, or haul heavy cargo often. Synthetic oil would be best in this case, as it helps prevent sludge buildup in your engine due to these conditions. However, synthetic oil can cost more than conventional, so it’s ideal to stick with your manufacturer’s oil requirements for optimal performance unique to your car.
Factors That Affect When Your Hyundai Needs an Oil Change
While it’s best to get an oil service for your Hyundai at its recommended mileage intervals, some factors negatively affect your vehicle’s performance, requiring more frequent oil changes. If you do one or more of the following, you’ll likely need an oil change sooner than expected:
- Drive in extremely hot, cold, muddy, sandy, or dusty climates.
- Frequently engage in stop-and-go driving, such as when navigating heavy traffic.
- Haul heavy loads in your vehicle or tow a trailer.
- Make many short trips of 5 miles or under in average temperatures.
- Make many short 10-mile or under trips in freezing cold temperatures.
- Drive long distances at low speeds.
Even if you seldom drive your Hyundai, you still need to keep the motor oil fresh. Over time, the oil ages and loses its effectiveness. Using your car in this condition can shorten your engine’s life span. If occasional driving is the case for your Hyundai, getting an oil change twice a year will help maintain its engine for optimal performance every time you drive.
What Happens if You Wait Too Long Between Oil Changes?
Motor oil is vital to keeping your engine in top shape for seamless performance with no dips in quality. If you wait too long for your next oil change, you put your Hyundai’s engine at risk of damage, or worse, total failure. This risk is because the oil quality wears down over time, failing to protect your engine as it should. Avoid a major repair bill for engine damage by getting a certified automotive technician to change your oil on time.
Schedule Your Next Oil Service at Hyundai of Auburn
Visit Hyundai of Auburn for all your automotive service needs. We proudly service the communities of Auburn and Montgomery, Alabama. Our trained service professionals have access to the best tools and materials in our state-of-the-art service center for efficient oil changes and more. We provide exceptional customer service and offer great service specials and discounts. Talk to one of our service pros at 334-321-0777 to ask about our specials and schedule your next oil change today.