Where do most people go for an oil change in Platteville?  A lot of customers elect to use Runde Auto Group for this service for a number of reasons.  There are many advantages of bringing your vehicle to Runde of Platteville’s service department to get your vehicle’s oil changed, but mainly because at Runde’s, an oil change is so much more than just an oil change. 

The first thing our technician will do when you bring your vehicle in for a scheduled oil change and multipoint inspection is to inspect the dashboard display of the vehicles.  We’ll make sure there’s no check engine light on in the car and make sure there are no warning lights on that would indicate an issue.  We’ll also inspect the exterior lights of your car to make sure your headlamps, tail lamps, brake lights, and turn signal indicators are all working properly. 

Moving under the hood, the next thing we’ll do is check your oil and make sure that your vehicle has oil in it and that it’s not using oil.  Incidentally, if you’re concerned that your car might be burning oil or you’ve noticed a burning smell after driving, please let one of our service advisors know that when you check in for your appointment at the service desk.  Platteville winters and summers as well can be treacherous on vehicles so it’s important to have someone monitor your vehicle’s oil usage.

During the multipoint inspection, our technician will also check your air filter to make sure it’s clean and operational.  If the air filter is dirty and nearing the end of it lifespan, we’ll advise you so you can let us know whether or not to replace it with a new one.

We’ll also look over the fluid levels for your windshield washer fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid and coolant levels.  If there’s an issue with any of your fluid levels, our service advisor with notify you immediately.

Of course, the most important fluid in your car is arguably the oil.  Your car’s oil aids in reducing friction between the various parts of your engine and helps your motor run smooth with minimum wear and tear.  Oil breaks down with extended usage over time so it’s necessary to swap out your old oil with fresh oil on a routine basis. 

While our technician drains out your vehicle’s old oil during the actual oil change, our he/she will inspect the undercarriage of your vehicle looking for any possible oil leaks.   And with every oil change, it almost goes without saying that we always replace the oil filter and our trained technicians will know which filter is the right one for your car or truck.

Immediately following the changing of the oil, our technician will proceed to reset the oil change monitor back to 100% and put a new oil change sticker in the vehicle so you’ll know when to come in for your next oil change in Platteville.   

Whenever you’re in need of an oil change in Platteville, please give us a call at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC to set up an appointment or schedule your appointment online on our website.  And if your vehicle also needs anything like a tire rotation, battery replacement, or wheel balancing, just let us know when you make the appointment.