There are several signs that can indicate that it’s time for your Porsche oil change. Getting your oil changed as soon as you notice these signs is vital. If you go too long between oil changes, your Porsche’s performance can suffer and the engine can be damaged as well. So, look out for these signs and get to your local dealership for an oil change as soon as you notice that something’s wrong.
1. Visible Exhaust Fumes
Your tailpipe shouldn’t emit visible smoke or soot. If you notice dark smoke, soot, or fluids coming out of your tailpipe, then it may be an oil issue. Your oil is most likely too old to perform at its best. It’d be a good idea to schedule an oil change, and ask your technician to check your engine, too. Visible exhausted fumes can indicate a cracked gasket and other engine issues.
2. Oil Smell or Decreasing Oil Level
If you smell oil in your vehicle, it’d be a good idea to check your oil levels. If they’ve fallen rapidly since the last time you checked, then you may have an oil leak. Get down to your local dealership so a technician can take a look. The technician will fix the leak, check your engine for damage, and change your oil.
3. Unusually Loud Engine
You should always listen to your engine when you start your vehicle. A change in your engine’s volume can indicate several issues. Sometimes a loud engine just means your Porsche is aging, and your engine is getting louder as it gets older. Other times, a loud engine can point to an engine fault. Sometimes the apparent fault is oil that has a poor texture. Poorly textured oil can’t cycle through your engine properly, which leads to damage.
4. You Notice Texture Changes
You should check your oil levels regularly, and while you check your levels, you should also check on the oil’s texture. If you notice your oil appears dirty, lumpy, or otherwise strange, then you should get your oil changed. Catching this problem early can prevent engine trouble at a later date. However, you should know that dark oil doesn’t mean your oil is going bad. Your oil darkens as it goes through your engine. If the dark color accompanies a texture change, then that’s a problem.
5. A Shaky Idle Vehicle
Strange vibrations and other shaky motions while idling can be an early sign that you need an oil change. Get over to a dealer ASAP, and try to avoid idling until you get your oil changed. Idling for too long with low-quality oil or low oil levels can damage your engine.
Does your Porsche need an oil change? Visit us at Porsche Stevens Creek and we can make that happen. Our expert technicians will provide high-quality service, and they’ll get your oil changed in a timely and efficient manner. Book your oil change online, or give us a call to make an appointment now.
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