Come on over to your friendly Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead where you can find reliable vehicle services for all your automotive needs. Our expert team can take care of any oil changes, tire rotations, engine repairs, and electrical services needed in your vehicle. We service all makes and models, so even if you don’t drive a Mercedes, you are welcome to get your vehicle serviced here! Contact a friendly team member today to schedule your service appointment.
What happens if I go over the recommended mileage for an oil change?
Whether you miss your service appointment or you simply forgot to schedule one, there’s always a possibility that you’ll accidentally go over the recommended mileage for your next oil change. However, you’ll probably be happy to know that no, your car won’t blow up just because you ran past the recommended time to get an oil change. Even so, by this time the oil in your engine is probably rather dirty, and so we do encourage you to schedule an appointment as soon as you can.
But what actually happens if you don’t get an oil change? Well, the oil in your car will either get too dirty to function properly, or it will simply run out. Either option will lead to the same result; your engine will overheat and melt itself. So, yay, no explosions? But your car still won’t be able to run. At all. Once this happens to your engine, you will either need to get a new engine – a very expensive undertaking – or a new car entirely. Depending on what car you drive and whether you’re looking for new or used, getting a new car actually might be a cheaper option.
So, it’s for the best that you maintain a regular vehicle maintenance schedule for your car. It might be a hassle, but oil changes will end up being much less expensive than trying to fix the result of forgetting to do so.
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Vehicle maintenance near Phoenix, AZ
Is it time for an oil change? Come on over to your friendly Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead. Our expert team will have your car fixed in no time! Whether you are looking for an oil change or more serious repairs, our team can help!
