Oil Change Service in Denver
Car Oil Change in Denver, CO - Certified Mobile Mechanics
Every vehicle needs motor oil to keep running smoothly, but not every car needs the same type or amount. There are several different oils on the market, so when you bring your car in for service, our technicians check what's best suited to your engine and how much it needs before topping it off.
During a car oil change in Denver, your technician will check your motor oil levels and quality, replace the engine air filter, clear out any pollen buildup inside the cabin if needed, and look over other key parts to make sure everything's running the way it should. Mobile mechanics have made this whole process a lot easier. You don't need to tow your car anywhere or rearrange your day around a shop's schedule. We come to you instead.
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Why Does Oil Break Down?
The reason is pretty simple once you break it down. Oil doesn't hold up well inside an engine over time. Unlike water, oil can't handle pressure very well, so as the pistons create a vacuum with each cycle, the oil gets pulled upward and its molecules get ground against metal surfaces. Over time this creates sludge, and eventually the oil breaks down into thick, dark, unusable residue.
How Often Should I Have My Oil Changed?
Recommended oil change intervals vary by vehicle, with some manufacturers suggesting around 7,500 miles. How often you actually need one depends on a few things: how much you drive, the type of driving you do (stop and go traffic doesn't give oil much chance to circulate properly), and the age of your vehicle. Unleaded fuel can also speed up the breakdown of oil quality during combustion, which is worth keeping in mind too.
What Parts Are Used in Pumping Oil Around the Engine?
Three main components handle this job: the oil pan, the oil pump, and the oil filter.
- Oil Pan. Also called a sump, the oil pan is one of the most important parts to keep in good shape since it collects and stores your engine oil. The oil pump forces cold motor oil through a mechanical compression pump on the outside of the engine block, where it enters the sump through small holes. The other end stays open to roughly atmospheric pressure, which lets gravity pull the oil back down into the pan.
- Oil Pump. The oil pump exists to take the guesswork and manual effort out of keeping oil circulating properly. Built mostly from gears along with a set of valves and pistons, it's a durable piece of hardware that reduces wear on the rest of the engine.
- Oil Filter. The oil filter plays a key role in your engine's lubrication system. It keeps tiny metal particles from spreading through the engine and traps contaminants before they can damage more sensitive components.
How to Check Your Oil Yourself
To check your oil level properly, turn the engine off and wait until all the moving parts have come to a complete stop. If you'd rather not do it yourself, any automotive shop in your city can handle it for you.
Step-by-step:
Park your car on a level surface, ideally somewhere near home or the office in case you run into any trouble and need a hand.
Turn off your vehicle, but hold off on opening the doors right away. Doing so creates air turbulence that can make spotting leaks more difficult later.
Use an engine temperature probe near the radiator hose, the battery area, or another spot close to those two, and give it a few minutes to get a stable reading.
Open the hood and prop it up securely.
Put on gloves and safety glasses to protect your hands and face from oil and other engine fluids.
Walk up to the front end of the vehicle.
Locate the cover protecting the engine, usually near where you'd add windshield wiper fluid or elsewhere in the engine compartment.
Find the oil dipstick, typically black with a handle, located either on the driver's side or near the center of the engine compartment.
Pull the dipstick out and wipe it clean with a paper towel or rag.
Reinsert the dipstick fully until it clicks into place, then pull it back out to check the level. It should sit at or near the "full" mark. If there's no oil showing at all, that's a sign your engine may be in trouble.
You can skip all of this hassle with our mobile oil change service. We'll get your fluids replaced while you wait, and flag anything else that might need attention along the way.
