Porsche Oil Change near Chicago - Porsche Orland Park

An oil change is an inexpensive form of absolutely vital vehicle maintenance. Oil changes are the most frequently performed maintenance procedure for vehicles, and Porsche Orland Park is here to help. Not only are our expert technicians on hand to perform this service - as well as any other maintenance or repairs you need, but we've also put together the following guide to oil changes and how to spot potential oil-related issues with your vehicle.

When Is It Time To Change The Oil In Your Porsche?

Oil change intervals can vary quite a bit, especially if you compare an older vehicle to a brand-new one. Not only can the oil change interval vary between different years of the same model, they can also vary from one model to the next within the same production year as well, so it's important to always check with your owner's manual to be sure. Electric cars don't need oil changes, but it's still important to consult your manual, as there will be other required maintenance that you don't want to miss.

In addition to simply miles driven, there are some other factors that go into determining oil change frequency. Extremes of heat or cold can lead to oil breaking down, and in turn, the need to be replaced sooner than usual. Hard driving at high speeds and/or high engine revs for extended periods can also make more frequent changes necessary. This is especially important when talking about Porsche, since they build some of the most popular track day cars of all time.

When Is It Time To Change The Oil In Your Porsche?

Oil Puddles Or Stains

Oil stains on the ground where you usually park your vehicle can be a sign that oil is leaking, and oil puddles can mean the issue is extremely urgent. It's certainly possible to miss these signs of an oil leak, since your vehicle will obviously block your view when you're parked, which is why it's important to periodically check the pavement where you normally park your vehicle. It can also be easy to mistake things like puddles of air conditioner condensation for oil, which is just one more reason why periodic closer looks are important. Leaks can come from a number of different seals or gaskets, and while quite a lot of leaks start pretty slowly, they tend to get worse. So it's important to bring your vehicle in for service as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Warning Light

An engine oil light doesn't necessarily mean that you're low on oil. These warning lights in fact indicate that you have low oil pressure. This can be caused by a low oil level, but it might also be something more serious. Low oil pressure is extremely dangerous for an engine, and it's possible to go from the light turning on to catastrophic damage very quickly. We strongly urge you to bring your vehicle in for service immediately if an oil warning light comes on.

Why Get Your Oil Changed At Porsche Orland Park

Getting an oil change for a Porsche isn't quite the same as it is with other vehicles. High-performance vehicles have some very specific requirements, and you want to be absolutely sure that those requirements are met. Not only that, but even basic components like an oil filter aren't the sort of thing that you want to take chances with, and going somewhere else might mean getting a generic filter instead of an OEM part. Our service department uses only genuine Porsche parts, and our technicians are Porsche experts who know your Porsche inside and out.