GET AN OIL CHANGE NEAR CLARKSVILLE, MD

Driving around with dirty or low oil can shorten the life of your engine considerably. To help keep your vehicle on the road, our Certified Service experts at Koons GMC Clarksville undergo extensive training to best understand your GMC's engine and oil needs.

Regular oil changes from Koons GMC Clarksville help ensure your GMC vehicle has everything it needs to perform its best and keep you on the road.

CHECKING YOUR OIL LEVEL

Our Certified Service technicians have all your vehicle's oil needs covered, helping ensure:

  • Oil circulates at a normal operating temperature
  • Oil is not leaking or burning in the engine
  • Your engine has proper oil filtration and oil levels

Leave it to the experts to assist you with all your oil change needs when you come in for service.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT OIL

Choosing the proper grade of oil is crucial to your vehicle's performance. Our Certified Service experts can tell you which grade of oil you should use for your specific GMC model.

From conventional to full synthetic, the experts at Koons GMC Clarksville offer a range of oil types:

ACDELCO GOLD CONVENTIONAL ENGINE OIL

Helps protect your engine against high-temperature deposits to reduce engine wear.

ACDELCO GM OE DEXOS™1 FULL SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL

Helps keep engines cleaner by resisting varnish and sludge that can affect performance.

MOBIL 1™ FULL SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL

Advanced anti-wear technology for outstanding protection of critical engine parts.

OIL FAQs

How can I be sure to get the correct type of motor oil for my vehicle?

You can check your Owner’s Manual for the correct grade. Or the Certified Service experts at our dealership can help ensure you get the proper oil for your vehicle during your scheduled service visit.

The majority of today’s new vehicles are equipped with the engine Oil Life System (OLS), which has made the 3,000-mile oil change obsolete in most cases. Depending on the age of the vehicle, driving habits and road conditions, vehicles with today’s advanced engines can go longer between oil changes. Always be sure to check your engine oil level regularly, even with an engine OLS.

Yes, it can. It helps ensure your engine is lubricated with clean oil, which can help provide optimal engine performance. See your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for the recommended oil change interval, or follow the engine Oil Life System, if equipped.

What do our experts look for during your Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection*?

  • Remaining Engine Oil Life
    • For vehicles with the GM Oil Life System, a technician inspects your remaining oil life percentage and determines if your vehicle needs a change.
  • Tire Wear
    • The Certified Service experts assess your tires for proper alignment, balance, and condition to help ensure the optimum performance and safety of your vehicle.
  • Wiper Blades & Glass Condition
    • A visual inspection of your windshield is completed to check for cracks or chips in addition to checking the operation and condition of your front and rear wipers.
  • Fluid Levels
    • An expert will check the fluid levels in your vehicle's brake reservoir, windshield washer and others to help ensure smooth operation.
  • Brakes
    • An inspection is performed on the condition of your brake system, including lines, hoses, and the parking brake, in addition to measuring the front and rear linings.
  • Battery Condition & Connections
    • A quick test and visual inspection will determine the health and power levels of your vehicle's battery.
  • OnStar** Subscription
    • A brief assessment will ensure you are connected to your OnStar system subscription if relevant.
  • Additional Vehicle Inspections
    • An additional vehicle inspection of critical systems and components is performed to check for visible leaks or damage.

*See dealer for complete details. Multi-Point Vehicle Inspections vary by participating dealer.

** Visit onstar.com for details and limitations. Services vary by model. Service plan required.

Why Schedule GMC Oil Change With Koons GMC Clarksville?

Driving in Maryland traffic can be stressful to you and your engine. Your engine's oil shoulders most of this burden. Engine oil keeps your engine lubricated and protected from high operating temperatures. Unfortunately, oil doesn't last forever, so when it's time to change your engine oil, you can count on Koons GMC Clarksville to be there for you.

Skipping oil changes will result in your engine wearing out faster than it should. Giving your engine fresh motor oil allows for proper lubrication to perform, even under challenging circumstances. In addition, without a regular oil change, contaminated oil in your engine will cause excessive friction, diminishing fuel economy. Routine oil changes also minimize the build-up of sludge and other contaminants in your GMC engine so it runs more efficiently.

Trust the knowledgeable team at GMC for all your GMC service needs in Clarksville, MD, where we get you back on the road in no time. Don't pay full price for your GMC service appointment-use our GMC service coupons to save! Need help? We're just a call or message away-contact us today with any questions or schedule your next appointment online.

Why is it important to change your oil?

For generations, we've heard that you must change your oil every 3,000 miles. Some older trucks, SUVs and vehicles have this recommended interval. Thanks to newer engine technology, many recent models have more extended recommended intervals. Some go as high as every 10,000 miles.

Check your owner's manual to be sure of your vehicle's oil changing interval. When you hit your interval, you can schedule your oil change online with us or bring your vehicle into our service center. In most cases, we can have this service completed in less than 20 minutes, getting you back to your busy life fast.

Engine Oil Life Monitoring Systems

New trucks, SUVs and vehicles now come with advanced monitoring systems for your engine oil. This intelligent system continuously tracks your engine temperature, speed, operating conditions, driving habits, and climate. Then, it processes this data to determine how much life you have left in your engine oil. Your vehicle provides you real-time updates on your oil status and alerts you when it's time to change, taking the guesswork and mileage tracking out of the equation.

If you have an oil life monitoring system on your GMC vehicle, you must reset the system after changing your oil. Our expert service center technicians can do this for you after the oil change. If you like changing your vehicle's oil at home, you'll still need to reset the oil life monitoring system. We recommend bringing your vehicle to our service center and have one of our technicians do this for you.

Types of Oil For GMC Models

Engine technology continues to improve and with it come specific requirements for what type of oil your engine needs. Every vehicle requires you to use a particular oil designed for optimal performance and protection. In some cases, you can use various types of oil to compensate for driving conditions, workloads, and climate.

Whether you use synthetic or conventional oil, you need the proper weight. You'll find oil labeled such as 10W-30 or 15W-40. The 10W number references the oil's viscosity at cold temperatures, such as when you start your engine or perhaps in winter months in colder climates. The -30 refers to the oil's viscosity during high temperatures, like when the engine has been running for a while or perhaps in hot climates.

So, your engine needs oil that's thin enough at start-up or in cold weather to lubricate the engine's parts quickly, yet remain thick enough once your engine has warmed up to continue to lubricate at higher temperatures.

We recommend checking your owner's manual to determine the proper oil for your vehicle. At Koons GMC Clarksville, our service center technicians can quickly identify the correct oil for your engine. If you plan on changing your oil at home, you can order the oil from our parts department and we'll have it ready for pick up when you arrive.

Positive Effects of Fresh Engine Oil

Your engine benefits from fresh engine oil with more than just proper lubrication and thermal protection. In addition, fresh oil reduces friction which results in better gas mileage. You can increase your fuel efficiency by up to 0.5 mpg with clean, new oil.

By keeping up with your engine oil changes, you also prolong the life of your engine. Many new vehicles can run well over 100,000 miles without experiencing severe engine problems. Now your vehicle can reach 200,000 and even 300,000 miles with proper maintenance and regular oil changes.

Changing your oil regularly along with other routine maintenance will help your vehicle retain its value. When you want to sell your vehicle or trade it in, private buyers and dealerships want to see you maintained your vehicle correctly. We recommend keeping all your service records organized to show potential buyers.

At Koons GMC Clarksville, we offer top dollar for your trade when you've kept up with your oil changes and regular maintenance. Because we sell such a high volume, we'll buy your vehicle, even if you don't buy another vehicle from us. You can get a true cash appraisal offer in minutes by visiting our website. Then, when you're ready to sell or trade, you can bring your vehicle in, and one of our appraisers will confirm the vehicle's mileage and condition to certify the offer.

Koons GMC Clarksville Service Center

Our service center technicians receive ongoing factory training to stay updated on the latest maintenance and repair practices, including oil changes. When you bring your vehicle to our service center for an oil change, we'll perform a multi-point inspection. You'll receive our report, and if a technician finds an issue, you'll get a complete explanation, including the time to fix the problem and how much it will cost.

We recommend performing other regular maintenance while having your vehicle in our service center for an oil change. You should rotate your tires at every other oil change to reduce uneven wear and prolong your their life. Also, you should inspect your brake system every 10,000 miles and we can perform this service while rotating your tires.

Koons GMC Clarksville wants your vehicle to perform at its peak, have a long life, and keep its value. That's why we recommend you keep up with your regular services like oil changes. If you need your vehicle's oil changed, we invite you to browse our service specials for the latest deals. Our friendly, knowledgeable technicians will complete your oil change and have you back on the road in minutes.