If you want to keep your car running smoothly, you'll need to have its routine maintenance taken care of on a regular basis. While these maintenance issues include items like brake inspections, transmission flushes, and tire rotations, the one that you'll hear about the most is the oil change. Here are a few tips on why changing your oil is so important and how you can get it done.

• When Should I Get My Oil Changed? - While every vehicle is different, most newer models, 2008 and older, should have its oil changed about every 7,500-miles/six-months.