D.E.L. Motors - Oil Change
As the community's favorite hometown dealer for over 40 years, D.E.L. Motors is here to provide great prices and reliability when you are shopping for a new vehicle or when your current car, truck, or S.U.V. needs an oil change or other service. We understand that your vehicle is a significant investment, and the best way to ensure that your car never leaves you stranded is with regular oil changes from the team you can trust at D.E.L. Motors.
Why Changing The Oil Is So Essential
The oil in your vehicle's engine coats all its moving parts to keep them from becoming stuck together and seizing the motor. It reduces the friction, which eventually wears out metal components. When the motor oil is fresh, it creates a thick barrier between the moving parts to allow your engine to run at its peak without causing excessive damage to any moving parts, but it also has another vital job.
Motor oil contains a detergent that cleans and reduces the sludge that can build up inside a motor. A significant part of that cleaning process is suspending tiny metal shavings that are present inside any motor and carrying them to the oil filter, where they become trapped. Removing these small pieces of metal reduces the potential for catastrophic damage to your engine while it is running, but all of this cleaning and protection hinge on clean, thick oil, and a quality fresh oil filter.
The Cost Of Skipping Oil Changes
When you wait too long between oil changes or ignore, you are drastically shortening the life of your vehicle's engine. The heat produced when an engine is running beaks down even the highest quality motor oil; when that happens, the oil is no longer providing the lubrication and cleaning that the engine needs. Metal parts begin to rub against each other, friction and damage increase, and the performance of the motor suffers. If the oil is not replaced, the engine will seize, and you will be facing a considerable expense, all to avoid spending around $30-$50 for an oil change.
Why Choose D.E.L. Motors For Your Oil Change?
At D.E.L. Motors, we are here to help you get the most out of your investment in your vehicle. One of the best ways we can do that is to offer affordable, quality oil change service. Our pros use only the highest quality oil and oil filters manufactured specifically for your vehicle, and with the price starting at only $29.95, you can't find a better deal. We also show our appreciation for your business with a free car wash included with every oil change.
For over 100 years, the Lancer Family has been helping Junction City's community grow to what it is today, and our family is always here to help our customers grow and prosper. Stop in when you need an oil change, and know that we will get the job done quickly, affordably, and professionally.
Oil Change FAQ
One of the most important things you can do to increase the longevity of your vehicle is to schedule regular oil changes. Keeping your engine oil clean and fresh allows the moving parts to run much smoother. If you live in Council Grove, Wamego, or Clay Center, you can bring your vehicle to D.E.L. Motors for quality, professional, oil change services to show your car, truck, SUV, or minivan some love and to help your vehicle run more efficiently. The following are some commonly asked questions about oil changes.
Why should I get an oil change?
Oil lubricates the moving parts of your engine, and it helps to keep your car from overheating by reducing the heat and friction generated. Oil also absorbs by-products of combustion to keep the system cleaner.
When should I get an oil change?
Check your owner’s manual for manufacturer recommendations since different engines have different needs. Most recommendations are to get an oil change about every three months or about every 3,000 miles. Some vehicles may say every 5,000 – 7,000 miles.
What comes with an oil change?
With an oil change from D.E.L. Motors, we remove the dirty, old oil and replace it with fresh full synthetic oil, synthetic blend, conventional, or high mileage oil according to your vehicle’s needs. We also replace your old filter and perform a courtesy inspection that includes fluid, light, and battery checks to make sure your vehicle has no other needs. We will also top off other fluids as needed to ensure your vehicle continues to run smoothly.
Why should I Get a Change and Not Just a Top Off?
Topping off the oil just adds a little new oil which soon gets as dirty and sludgy as the old oil. An oil change replaces all the dirty oil with clean oil. This way, the oil is more efficient in its protection and lubrication of your vehicle. If you discover you are low on oil, go ahead and top it off, but make a follow-up appointment for an oil change.
Can I switch oil brands between changes?
You can switch oil as long as the oil you’re using has the same viscosity, grade, and specification that is recommended by the manufacturer. To find out what oil is recommended, consult your owner’s manual. Feel free to ask our technicians for their recommendation for a brand of oil.
Are Oil Needs Different for Diesel Engines?
If you have a diesel engine, the oil needed has different additives that help your diesel engine to function more efficiently. Because a diesel engine gets dirtier, protection levels are different.
Should I siphon or drain my engine’s oil?
In traditional oil changes, the oil is just drained, but recently a method of removing oil from suctioning, called siphoning, has grown in popularity. Both methods work, the important thing is to get your oil changed regularly.
Does the temperature outside matter with an oil change?
If it’s cold, run the engine for about five minutes to reduce viscosity and make it easier to remove the old oil.
If you need an oil change, contact us and set up an appointment with our service center or schedule service yourself online.