Volvo Oil Changes in Tacoma
Our Oil Change is Superior
Not only is oil truly the “life blood” of your car, but Volvos have other oil-related needs you may never have heard about, especially if you’ve been going to a “quick” lube/oil change kind of place.
Common Volvo OiL Issues
| Issue | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive, low-quality Oil Filter installed | Cheap oil filters often collapse and compress as oil pumps through them, causing loss of oil pressure, which can cause your engine to seize |
| Inexpensive, low-quality Oil used | Cheap oil loses viscosity faster – thins out, gets dirty faster, doesn’t lubricate the engine properly |
| Drain Plug Washer not replaced during Oil Change | This small but important detail is often overlooked and causes oil to seep out if not replaced each and every time the oil is changed |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation System clogs | More frequent oil changes can extend the life of your PCV system |
Our Volvo Oil Change Includes:
Kendall GT-1 High Performance Motor Oil with Liquid Titanium
a premium quality, part-synthetic automotive engine oil designed to provide excellent engine protection
Quality oil filter
such as Mann, Mahle or genuine Volvo
New Drain Plug Washer
to ensure proper seal and prevent leakage
Check and top off 5 fluid levels
transmission, coolant, power steering, brake and windshield washer
Inspect
suspension components, brake wear, tire wear/pressure, accessory belt and leaks, engine air filtration system
“People may think our full-service oil change is more expensive than the quick lube places, but that’s not usually the case”
– Jim
How Often Should I Change The Oil in my Volvo?
We could discuss and debate this for days, but it boils down to this:
Economical OIL CHANGE $ vs Costly NEW ENGINE $$$$
We recommend an oil change every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Call Jim Gamble
Give me a call to chat about your Volvo