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How Often Should You Change Your Oil This Summer?
Are you ready to drive your Toyota vehicle this summer? Whether you’ve been driving a good amount during the winter or have had your Toyota sitting in the garage most of the year, one of the things you’ll need to do to prepare for summer driving is to have your oil changed. How often should you be changing your oil this summer? We recommend changing the oil in your vehicle every 7,500 to 10,000 miles this summer. Keep in mind that this number can vary depending on the specific Toyota you drive, as well as your driving habits.

What else should you know about oil changes?

The service center at Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart has everything you need to know about how often you should be changing your oil and everything in between. Take a look at our guide so that you can drive with confidence this summer!

Things That Can Affect Your Oil Change Frequency This Summer
The type of Toyota vehicle you drive this summer will ultimately determine how often you’ll have to change your oil. Additionally, your driving habits will determine whether you’ll have to change your oil more often than recommended. With weekend road trips and destination cruises on the summer to-do list, it’s understandable that you might be doing more intense driving than normal.

If you do any of the following kinds of driving this summer, you can expect to change your oil more than what’s generally recommended:

  • Off-road driving
  • Commercial/business driving
  • High-speed racing
  • Heavy-duty towing

What Happens to Your Toyota If You Don’t Change Your Oil?
Oil keeps your engine lubricated and prevents friction among its many moving parts. It also keeps your engine clean by filtering out dirt and debris that can get inside. The more you drive your Toyota, the more dirty and inefficient your oil becomes. That’s why you have to change your oil as recommended.

Have you ever stopped to wonder what actually happens if you don’t change your oil? Here are some of the consequences that can come from not changing the oil in your Toyota:

  • Check engine can turn on
  • Knocking sounds from the engine
  • Dark and dirty oil
  • Smoke from the exhaust pipe
  • Overheating engine

To prevent these things from happening to your vehicle, schedule an oil change at Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart.

Other Things to Know About Changing Your Oil This Summer
Before you take your Toyota vehicle out this summer, here are some other helpful tips that we think you should know:

  • Check your oil once a month. This helps you see the condition and level of your oil, so you can have a better sense if it needs to be changed.
  • Schedule an oil change at least twice a year. Oil breaks down even if you don’t drive your Toyota that often. That’s why it’s recommended to have an oil change at least twice a year.
  • Know what kind of oil your Toyota requires. Some vehicles require conventional oil, while some require synthetic oil. Check your owner’s manual to see what kind of oil your vehicle needs.
  • Replace your oil filter during your oil change. If you change your oil yourself, remember to have the oil filter changed at the same time. You can order a new oil filter from our parts store online. Otherwise, our team can handle the oil filter replacement for you if you have your oil change schedule with us.

Get Your Oil Changed This Summer at Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart

Get your Toyota ready for summer by scheduling an oil change at Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart.

Contact us with any questions you have.