Oil Change and Diesel Oil Change
Ventura Motor Works Oil Change Service
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Ventura Motor Works oil change service offers conventional oil changes starting at $24.99, Mobil Clean 5000 oil from $29.99 and Mobil 1 Synthetic oil from $49.99. With our complimentary inspection we'll check your brakes, fluids, belts and hoses plus more. We believe a good running car makes for happy customer and a happy customer is a repeat customer. We will work hard to keep your car on the road and running strong.
Oil Change Prices are as follows:
Ventura Motor Works oil change service offers conventional oil changes starting at $24.99, Mobil Clean 5000 oil from $29.99 and Mobil 1 Synthetic oil from $49.99. With our complimentary inspection we'll check your brakes, fluids, belts and hoses plus more. We believe a good running car makes for happy customer and a happy customer is a repeat customer. We will work hard to keep your car on the road and running strong.
Oil Change Prices are as follows:
To book your car in either give us a call, email or just stop bye. Average time for service is 25 min.
Regular Oil Change:
Our regular oil change includes 5 quarts of synthetic blend oil and a new filter. It is a unique blend of premium motor oil and special additives that create an oil that meets or exceeds the American Petroleum Institutes SM classification. This oil protects from thermal breakdown, excessive wear, varnish and sludge. This oil is great for passenger cars, vans, trucks and suv's.
Mobil Super 5000 Oil Change:
Our Mobil 5000 oil change includes 5 quarts of Mobil 5000 oil and a new filter. This oil is great for a variety of different vehicles. It helps extend engine life, reduce wear, combat sludge and reduces oil consumption. This oil is rated to last in your engine for up to 5000 miles or 6 months. What this means for you? Get more mileage from one oil change. More info...
Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil Change:
Our Mobil 1 Full Synthetic oil change offers premium protection for your vehicle. Mobil 1 gives your engine superior wear protection and works great at low and high temperatures. Mobil 1 Synthetic offers sludge protection and protects against harmful deposits in your engine. More info...
What Oil is Right for You?
There are so many oil options these days that sometimes it can be difficult to know what is right for you. Today we are bombarded with key words; sludge this and protection that, molecule technology...and on and on. The simple answer is that almost all oils are good, as long as the meet the API requirements. Most vehicles will say on the oil fill cap what weight they require. This is expressed as either 10w30, 5w30, 5w20 or another series of like numbers. Certain vehicles specifically require synthetic oils, many BMW models and Mercedes Benz models require synthetic oils and will even specifiy which brands are acceptable. It is important to run the right oil weight in your car as the engine is designed to use this weight of oil, as far as brand goes that is up to you.
Don't Forget We Also Offer:
There are so many oil options these days that sometimes it can be difficult to know what is right for you. Today we are bombarded with key words; sludge this and protection that, molecule technology...and on and on. The simple answer is that almost all oils are good, as long as the meet the API requirements. Most vehicles will say on the oil fill cap what weight they require. This is expressed as either 10w30, 5w30, 5w20 or another series of like numbers. Certain vehicles specifically require synthetic oils, many BMW models and Mercedes Benz models require synthetic oils and will even specifiy which brands are acceptable. It is important to run the right oil weight in your car as the engine is designed to use this weight of oil, as far as brand goes that is up to you.
Don't Forget We Also Offer:
Tire Rotation
Windshield Wipers
Air Filters
Fuel Filters
Starters - New Starters with Lifetime Warranty on Parts and Labor
Alternators - New Alternators with Lifetime Warranty on Parts and Labor
Batteries
Why Do I Need to Change My Oil?
Over time oil breaks down and no longer lubricates your engine properly. This breakdown can lead to a sludge build up and create a poor environment inside your engine. Depending on the oil you use and the amount of miles on your engine you need to change your oil every 3,000 to 10,000 miles. Newer vehicles running full synthetic oils can run their oil longer, this can be seen in newer BMW's which are very specific to the type of oil that they use. If you live in the Ventura area and need your oil changed stop by and we'll be glad to change it for you. We offer multi weight conventional oils to full synthetic oils.
Why Do I Need to Change My Oil?
Over time oil breaks down and no longer lubricates your engine properly. This breakdown can lead to a sludge build up and create a poor environment inside your engine. Depending on the oil you use and the amount of miles on your engine you need to change your oil every 3,000 to 10,000 miles. Newer vehicles running full synthetic oils can run their oil longer, this can be seen in newer BMW's which are very specific to the type of oil that they use. If you live in the Ventura area and need your oil changed stop by and we'll be glad to change it for you. We offer multi weight conventional oils to full synthetic oils.
The Truth About Oil Changes
There is a lot of debate over when to change your oil and what oil to use. This article will clear up a lot of the confusion.
Lets start off with what oil does, oil is the internal lubricant for a vehicles engine. Oil provides a thin coat of protection for all of the moving parts within an engine and keeps them from rubbing against each other creating damage and heat. Oil is also responsible for transferring heat away from the combustion cycle and absorbing the by-products created inside the engine. Another function of oil is to keep the engine parts away from oxygen in which case it slows the process of oxidation, allowing the engine parts to last longer.
Now that we know what oil does and we can now learn about the different oils. Most engine oils used in todays vehicles are what is called "Multi-Weight" or "Multi-Grade" oil. Hence the different oils; 5w30, 5w40 so on and so fourth. Straight Weight or Single Weight oils become to thin for during vehicle operation so multi-weight oils have been invented to prevent this issue. The numbers you see "5w30" are the before and after operating temperature viscosity rating. When the engine is cold and it starts the oil is at a viscosity rating of 5 as the engine warms up and needs more protection the viscosity rating rises to 30 offering better lubrication. Different vehicles have different viscosity needs. A newer Honda for example takes a 5w20 weight where as a Ford Diesel uses a 15w40 weight oil.
There are also different types of oil all of which come in a variety of weights.
Mineral Oil (dinosaur oil) is the basic oil that comes from the ground, is then refined, additives are added to make it a multi-weight and then sold bye the quart, gallon, drum and so fourth. This is usually the least expensive oil and works fine for most cars.
Semi-Synthetic or Synthetic Blend oil is a mix between mineral oil and synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is a cleaner oil and offers a cleaner environment in the engine compared to mineral oil as well as better protection against sludge and wear and tear.
Full Synthetic Oil offers the best protection of all. Made completely from synthetic materials this oil offers not only better protection but better fuel economy, better wear and tear protection, longer oil change intervals and is even reported to offer more power and better engine performance. This is of course the most expensive of the oil options and there are plenty of makers of synthetic oil all offering different qualities from more power, better fuel economy to better wear for engines with high miles.
Now we know what oil does, how it is graded, the different options for oil and ways it's made. So how often should you change your oil? This is a question that is open to some debate. The oil companies prefer you do it every day and twice a day if possible. But realistically oil is good anywhere from 3,000 miles to 15,000 and even 25,000 miles depending on the oil you use, how hard of driving your vehicle does and how old and or how many miles are on your engine. BMW runs full synthetic oil and schedules oil changes for 15,000 miles. This is of course for the first 50,000 miles of the cars life. Amsoil offers an oil that is supposedly good for 25,000 miles. Traditional thought is that regular mineral oil is good for 3,000 miles. So what is the right answer? Well there really isn't one specific answer. But we can offer a suggestive guide.
If you use mineral oil and you have under 100,000 miles on your car, change your oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. If you have over 100,000 miles you might consider changing the oil every 3,000 miles just to be safe. Over time sludge and grime can build up in a engine due to contaminates from the oil and the combusted fuel.
If you use Semi-Synthetic oil change your oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles assuming your car has less than 100,000 miles. After 100,000 you will most likely want to change the oil close to the 5,000 mile mark.
If you run Full Synthetic oil you can safely run your oil for up to 10,000 miles and more if you like. When choosing this option make sure to use a trusted brand; Mobil 1(Our Choice), Quaker State, Amsoil, Royal Purple...the list goes on, you get the point.
These are merely suggested guidelines, if you are unsure what to use call your local dealer and ask what they say, recently Ford changed the interval to 7,500 for it's newer vehicles. Oil change intervals is not an exact science and different car brands have different tolerances within their engines so they will all have a different opinion on when to change the oil. It is always suggested to check your oil level every two weeks, pay attention to unusual noises and smells. We do not hold any responsibility for engine or mechanical failure, this article is not intended to be the end authority of what you should do, but merely information based on widely accepted knowledge. For the most accurate information ask your local service manager at the franchise dealer of your make and model. If they are a reputable dealership they should be willing to give you this information over the phone or direct you where it can be ascertained.