What Does a Diesel Oil Change Involve?

When you bring your vehicle to Germain Volkswagen of Columbus, we similarly change your diesel oil to that of standard oil in a gas-powered vehicle. Your engine's old oil and filter will be replaced by our certified technicians. Although you might be able to change the diesel oil yourself, this would also come with a long list of to-dos that would follow. This may include cleaning up the area, properly disposing of the old oil, as well as the contaminated filter. Instead of dealing with the mess, disposal, and overall hassle of changing out the oil, have our certified technicians take care of the dirty work for you.

What is the Difference Between a Diesel and Gas Oil Change?

The key difference between a diesel oil change and a standard oil change in a gas-powered vehicle is the kind of oil used and the frequency with which it should be changed. Don't know what type of oil to use? Bring your VW to our service center and we can save you time on research. You don't need to figure out what type of oil to use, since our friendly and knowledgeable staff have the answers for you! As far as timelines go, diesel engines may be able to withstand longer intervals between oil changes than a gas-powered vehicle.

How To Know When You Need to Get Your Volkswagen Diesel Oil Changed

How often your VW needs a diesel oil change will largely depend on where you typically drive, and what stressors you put your vehicle through (such as heavy loads or towing). At lower temperatures such as those we often experience in Columbus, the diesel engine oil may accrue contaminants quicker than if the vehicle were driven in a hotter climate. Our certified technicians recommend checking your owner's manual for the manufacturer-recommended interval between diesel oil changes. Or you can bring it to us and we can let you know! If your VW needs of a diesel oil change, treat your engine to the best service money can buy. Germain Volkswagen and our express service department make it convenient for you.