Get Directions

255 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME, 04106

oil services

Oil Service at Berlin City Honda Of Portland

Keep your Honda in the best shape possible with regular oil changes at Berlin City Honda Of Portland. Our factory-trained Honda service technicians work on Honda every day and will know how to best optimize the performance of your vehicle with the best oil for your vehicle. Making service appointments is easier than ever, choose from making an online appointment, calling our service center, or stopping by Berlin City Honda Of Portland’s Service Center to speak with a service team member.

No matter where you purchased your Honda, our team of expert service technicians will offer every type of service you need, from routine maintenance to repairs and replacements. Once you service your vehicle at Berlin City Honda Of Portland, it’s added to a Service History Report and stored in the Honda National Service History database, which is accessible at any Honda service center in the country.

Why Get an Oil Change

Regularly checking your oil levels can warn you of any leaks or issues before they become a bigger problem. Checking oil levels is easier than you may think. With your Honda parked on any flat surface, you can easily check your oil levels. To get the most accurate dipstick reading, follow the steps below:

oil services

Checking Oil Levels at Home

To ensure your Honda continues to offer the safest, most reliable, and most efficient performance, it is recommended that you check the oil each month and before long road trips. Regularly doing this could help to avoid costly repairs and upcoming issues. To get an accurate dipstick reading at home, follow the steps below:

  • Make sure the oil is warm, too hot is dangerous, and too cold is inaccurate
  • Ensure your Honda is parked and on level ground
  • Review your Honda’s Owner Manual for proper procedure & oil location
  • Once dipstick is found, remove & wipe down
  • Reinsert and remove to get an accurate reading

Oil Change Intervals

When your Honda is ready for an oil change, do not postpone. Our knowledgeable and friendly service technicians at Berlin City Honda of Portland help maintain your Honda and keep it running at its best. The intervals in which you should get an oil change depend on which oil you choose. If you use conventional oil, it should be changed from 3,000 to 5,000 miles, for synthetic oil it is recommended that it be changed between 7,500 and 10,000 miles. Your service technician will give you more accurate intervals.

Choosing the Right Oil for your Honda

Motor oil is vital to keep your engine running smoothly, it provides lubrication for your engine and protects all of the moving parts within the motor. To enhance engine performance at extreme temperatures or under severe driving conditions, it is recommended to use Honda’s Ultimate Full Synthetic motor oil that is developed specifically for Honda Vehicles.

Benefits of Synthetic Oil

Honda recommends the use of Honda’s Ultimate Full Synthetic motor oil, Full synthetic oil is produced without the chemical compositions found in conventional oil that contributes to oil oxidation and sludge buildup. The low viscosity found in synthetic oil increases fuel efficiency, reduces friction, and increases power. It is recommended to change synthetic oil every 7,500 miles to ensure clean oil and optimal lubrication, though depending on climate, driving habits, and model year, synthetic oil may need to only be changed every 10,000 miles. More benefits of Honda’s Ultimate Full Synthetic Oil include:

  • Protection against oil breakdown, providing a cleaner running engine and increased engine life.
  • Cleaner oil with fewer impurities, increasing protection against varnishing and deposits.
  • Superior lubrication, which reduces engine wear across the operating temperature range while optimizing fuel economy.
  • Less oil loss due to evaporation and burn-off.
  • Uniform molecules reduce friction within the engine.
  • Optional additives can boost protection and can clean your engine.
  • Better function in cold and extreme weather.

Why Choose Berlin City Honda Of Portland Over Independent Repair Shops

At Berlin City Honda Of Portland, our team of highly trained and experienced service technicians knows what’s best for your Honda. Whether you need an oil change, tire rotation, repair, or replacement Berlin City Honda Of Portland our technicians will offer you genuine Honda parts and premium service quality. We offer competitive pricing and additional savings through the Berlin City Care Program, which are maintenance care packages designed to lower the cost of typical maintenance services.

Our team at Berlin City Honda Of Portland is committed to giving your Honda the service that it needs, to stay running properly. While you wait, you can enjoy our complimentary refreshments and free Wi-Fi, in our indoor or outdoor waiting area. We look forward to servicing your Honda.

Oil Service FAQs

Regular oil changes help maintain the lifespan and overall performance of your Honda, by lubricating your engine.

Common warning signs include odd noises or engine behaviors, overheating, and poorer than usual fuel economy. If you’re on level ground and your engine is off for a time, you can check your oil level by inspecting the dipstick.

Yes, this will help your Honda’s new oil last longer.

No, although Honda Ultimate Full Synthetic motor oil is recommended for its longevity and benefits.

When you receive that message it means an oil change is recommended and will disappear once performed.

Synthetic oil is made from base oil, powder additives, and a carrier oil that enforces an even distribution of the additives.

The Berlin City Care program is a service maintenance package offered at Berlin City Honda Of Portland. This package offers three oil and filter replacements, three tire rotations, and three multi-point inspections at a discounted rate.

Please don't hesitate to direct your service questions to us! Fill out the simple form below and our technicians will get back to you.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
AudioEye
Search
Glovebox
Contact
Chat
AudioEye
Search
Glovebox
Contact
Chat
Berlin City Honda of Portland 43.638247, -70.336187.