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What Are Common Signs That Your Car Needs an Oil Change?<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Putting off your next oil change<\/a><\/strong> is never\u00a0a good idea. By the time you start seeing these common signs that you need an oil\u00a0change, you may have already damaged parts of your engine.\u00a0At Chris\u00a0Auffenberg, our first recommendation\u00a0is to follow manufacturer guidelines and get an oil change at the recommended mileage. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0behind schedule or seeing any of the common warning\u00a0signs below,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0wait to schedule your next oil change at our dealership in Raleigh, NC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Four Common Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re following your owner\u2019s manual for recommended maintenance, you likely won\u2019t run into any issues. If, on the other hand, you\u2019ve gone past the recommended maintenance schedule and are wondering if your car really needs an oil change, look out for these four common warning signs.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Oil on the Dipstick<\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The easiest way to know you need an oil change is to familiarize yourself with your car\u2019s oil. Oil can turn darker and grittier as it ages. Checking your engine oil regularly with the dipstick will help you keep track of any changes in your engine oil.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loud Knocking Noises When Your Car Turns On<\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before you even accelerate, you may notice loud knocking noises when you turn your car on. These are good indicators that your engine oil has passed its usefulness. Get your car to a dealership as soon as possible to replace the engine oil.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sluggish Acceleration When You Drive<\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If your car feels like it\u2019s taking longer to get from zero to sixty or even from twenty to thirty-five, your car probably needs an oil change. If you\u2019re feeling sluggish acceleration, don\u2019t wait to change your oil, or you could end up needing more expensive repairs.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhaust Smoke or Burning Oil Smell<\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Excessive exhaust smoke or a burning oil smell are both w<\/span>arning signs\u00a0that\u00a0you need an oil change.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0never a bad idea to pay attention to any odd smell that your car produces.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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