Oil Change

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Need an Oil Change Near Little River, SC?

You expect your vehicle to run smoothly. That means keeping your oil performing at its peak. When it's time for an oil change, your Certified Service experts are here. We offer oil changes with a four-tire rotation and a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.

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Choosing the Right Oil

Choosing the proper grade of oil is crucial to your vehicle's performance. From conventional to full synthetic oil, your Certified Service expert will offer a range of oil types, including ACDelco Gold Conventional Oil, ACDelco dexos1™ Full Synthetic, and Mobil 1™ Full Synthetic Oil.

These oils contain a variety of characteristics that can affect your vehicle's performance, offer varying levels of engine protection, and maximize the time between oil changes.

ACDelco Gold Conventional Oil

  • Offers quality engine wear and corrosion protection
  • Contains special additives that help your engine run smoothly

ACDelco dexos1™ Full Synthetic Oil

  • High resistance to oxidation, which helps keep the oil from breaking down
  • Excellent low-temperature flow and pumpability during cold startups
  • Excellent protection to help prevent formation of sludge and other harmful deposits

Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil

  • Advanced anti-wear technology for outstanding protection of critical engine parts
  • Exceptional high-temperature stability helps resist oxidative thickening
  • Proven to provide outstanding cold starting, lubrication, and protection from wear at low temperatures
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Oil Life System

Many of today's vehicles are equipped with an Oil Life Monitoring System (OLMS). This system interprets your vehicle's speed and engine temperature and continuously monitors operating conditions, which helps determine when it's time for an oil change.

The OLMS monitors a number of conditions, including engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven to let you know precisely when to come in for an oil change. As soon as you notice your vehicle's OLS light illuminate, it's time for service.

Checking Your Oil Level

Even with an OLS, it's important to keep track of your oil level. Always consult your vehicle's Owner's Manual for the proper procedure to check your oil level. You'll get a more accurate dipstick reading by following those instructions.

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Oil Change Warning Signs

When the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" message displays, service is required for your vehicle as soon as possible. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year, and the OLMS must be reset. The Certified Service experts at your dealer will do this.

If your vehicle is not equipped with an OLMS, consult your Service and Maintenance Schedule contained within your vehicle's Owner's Manual for proper change intervals.

Oil Change FAQ

When the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" message appears, oil change service is necessary for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next 600 miles.

Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. Beach Chevrolet has Certified Service expert technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. Click here to schedule service.

Consult your vehicle Owner's Manual or visit the Chevrolet Certified Service experts at Beach Chevrolet to be sure you get the proper oil for your vehicle. For 2011 or newer vehicles, dexos1™ Full Synthetic is the recommended oil specification (dexos1™ for gasoline engines, dexos2™ for light-duty diesel engines, 15W40 CJ-4 for Duramax diesel engines). Advantages of dexos1™ Full Synthetic over conventional motor oil include improved oil performance and protection, increased piston cleanliness, reduced oil consumption, and greater viscosity control.

Depending on the age of your vehicle, driving habits, and road conditions, your engine may be designed to go longer than 3,000 miles between oil changes. Always be sure to check your engine oil level regularly, even with an OLMS.

Yes. An oil filter helps ensure your engine is lubricated with clean oil, which is important for optimal engine performance. Both your vehicle's oil and oil filter should be changed at least as often as recommended by your OLMS and/or Owner's Manual.

Yes, having your oil and oil filter changed, at least as often as recommended by the manufacturer, is important.