Tip #1 – Look out for puddles
Do you ever notice oil puddles under your car, especially when it is parked in your garage for quite some time? Those are not just murky water spots that randomly got there – they are leaks from your oil chamber and it shows that your oil is now murky.

Tip #2 – Dip stick is gross
When you do a dip stick inspection, the stick turns out black or nearly black, which is a sign that you should book that appointment with your favorite maintenance boys for that oil change.

Tip #3 – Oil pressure light is on
When this indicator inside your car turns on, it means that you car can sense that the oil running through its veins is dirty already. Schedule that oil change appointment as quick as possible.

Tip #4 – Travel over 3,000 miles
If you have gone over 3,000 miles since your last oil change, then you may need to check to see if you need a change of oil, or at least ensure you do the dip stick test to set your mind at rest.

An ounce of prevention is way better than a pound of cure so be sensitive to the signs of an impending oil change. Go get your car its much deserved Pep Boys oil change today.

For a first time car owners there are so many things that need to be thought about when it comes to the maintenance of a car, and the importance of the oil change is one of them.