How Often Should Your Chevy Get an Oil Change?

When people think about routine maintenance for a car, the most common service that comes to mind is an oil change. Oil service at your Chevy dealership is essential for ensuring your engine is protected and functioning at peak condition. Skipping your recommended oil service schedule can potentially cause irreparable damage to your engine. 

How Often Should Your Chevy Get an Oil Change?

Today’s Chevy vehicles do not need oil service every 3,000 miles. This is mostly due to the fact that engine technology has become more efficient, as well as new motor oil formulas that protect the engine for much longer. As a rule of thumb, you should schedule an oil service for your Chevy every 7,000 to 10,000 miles. However, some types of oil may require more frequent service, such as conventional motor oil. 

What Type of Oil Does Your Chevy Dealership Use?

In general, your Chevy service center will carry multiple motor oil brands, grades, and types so that each Chevy can be matched with the best oil for its engine. For your vehicle, a mechanic may refer to your Chevy owner’s manual for recommended oil types and grades. The motor oil that is best for your vehicle will maximize engine protection and performance. Modern vehicles tend to use semisynthetic or synthetic motor oil. 

Synthetic

Synthetic oil is an engineered type of oil that is formulated with special chemicals to optimize the longevity and performance of the oil. The molecules in synthetic oil have a uniform shape and can withstand high and low temperatures much better than other types of oil. Many synthetic oils are also formulated with additives that enhance the performance capabilities of your Chevy engine. 

Semisynthetic

Semisynthetic oil is a blended motor oil that combines synthetic and conventional oils. Semisynthetic oil has many of the advantages of fully synthetic oil, but it’s slightly more affordable. This motor oil is ideal for protecting your engine from extremely low temperatures and resists oxidation very well. Like synthetic oil, you may only need to schedule oil service for semisynthetic motor oil once a year. 

Conventional

Conventional motor oil has a wide range of grades and qualities, with many of the formulas rivaling the performance of semisynthetic oils. However, conventional oil is more vulnerable to oxidation, which means it breaks down more quickly than other types of oil. If you do not have a severe driving style and your Chevy has a simple engine configuration, conventional motor oil may be recommended for your vehicle. 


The oil in your engine is vital for the performance of your car. Chevy vehicles tend to use more advanced types of oil to support Chevy performance. Contact Boyd Automotive to book your next oil service appointment today. 

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