Oil & Filter Change

What Does Engine Oil Do?

Oil is responsible for lubricating the moving parts of your vehicle's engine so that the parts can operate without too much friction. Oil also cleans your engine from dirt and other debris. As your engine operates more and more, microscopic wear and debris particles flake off from various internal engine parts and enter the vehicle's oil. To remove these particles, an oil change with clean, quality motor oil will ensure that the engine is bathed and well-lubricated.

Why Change Your Oil?

Your oil will eventually need to be changed, but there are plenty of other reasons to do beyond the reasons we listed in the above section. Here are some benefits that you can experience from regular oil changes:

• Better Engine Performance: Oil changes help keep the internal moving parts of your engine clean and lubricated, allowing for a smoother, quieter ride on the Kapalua roads.
• Better Gas Mileage: By improving lubrication, new, clean oil reduces friction that can slow down your engine and have you visiting the gas station more often.
• Lower Vehicle Emissions: Clean oil enables an engine to run cleaner, and a cleaner-running engine emits less exhaust than a dirty engine. New oil can better absorb harmful engine particles and engine by-product emissions.
• Extended Engine Life: Wear and friction are the two leading causes of engine wear and failure. Regular oil changes reduce engine wear and result in a longer-lasting car engine.

What's the Difference Between Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil?

Synthetic oil is more artificial than regular oil, which is mined from the ground. Synthetic oil is designed with high-performance engines in mind and usually lasts longer than regular oil. Because of this, synthetic oil will usually cost more than regular oil. However, there is also a synthetic oil blend, which is a combination of regular oil and synthetic oil, that's cheaper than fully synthetic oil.

How Often Should You Replace Your Oil?

You might have heard that you should replace your oil every 3,000 miles. However, we recommend replacing the oil on your Mercedes-Benz every 5,000-10,000 miles. The specific number will vary depending on the model you drive, so be sure to check your vehicle's owner's manual to see when you should be replacing the oil in your Mercedes-Benz.

Why Get an Oil Change at Mercedes-Benz of Maui?

So whether your Mercedes-Benz is due for an oil replacement, the check engine light goes on, or perhaps a factory recall has been announced, stop by our service center at Mercedes-Benz of Maui near Kaannapali. An oil change service here, which most independent shops do not offer, includes the following:

• Draining engine crankcase and refilling with Mercedes-Benz Genuine Engine Oil
• Replacing the engine oil filter
• Visual brake inspection
• Checking and replenishing all fluid levels
• Checking belts and hoses
• Checking interior and exterior lights
• Performing recommended Mercedes-Benz32-point inspection and road test

Before you make the drive to our dealership from Kahana, be sure to take a look at our service specials.

Schedule an Oil Replacement in Kahului

Contact us to get your Mercedes-Benz oil replaced near Lahaina. Hopefully, we've answered your burning questions about oil, but if you have more questions, then don't hesitate to let us know.