There are many benefits that come with oil changes, and all of these benefits mean you get more life out of your car, truck, or utility vehicle. If your automobile is overdue for an oil change, bring it to our shop so we can replace the old oil and filter with new ones. Let’s talk more about the benefits of oil changes below.
Engine Lubrication
The motor oil lubricates the engine as it circulates through it to make sure that the moving parts do not get too hot or wear down. This engine lubrication is crucial to the life of your engine. Motor oil is viscous, and this viscosity helps with the engine’s lubrication. You need to change the oil regularly because old motor oil loses its viscosity.
Cooler Engine
Another benefit of an oil change is a cooler engine. If you do not have clean motor oil circulating through the engine, the engine will overheat. This is because the moving parts are generating friction that causes heat. In fact, we encourage you to look at your temperature gauge needle if your car is overdue for an oil change. The engine may be running hotter.
Clean Engine
An oil change also keeps the engine clean. Dirty motor oil cannot remove the dirt and sludge that builds up inside of the engine, and this dirt and sludge are dangerous to your engine. You want to change the oil regularly so it can clean the engine every time it circulates through it.
Healthy Engine
All of the above help to keep your engine healthy, which means it will last longer. If you have purchased your automobile and do not have car payments, you want to get as many miles as you can out of the engine so you don’t have to worry about car payments. Oil changes help engines last well beyond 200,000 miles. In fact, you may get over 300,000 miles out of your engine.
Fuel Economy
Finally, when your engine is running efficiently it uses less fuel. Oil changes keep the engine efficient. This is a fantastic benefit of oil changes because it saves you money.
Give us a call today if your vehicle is due or overdue for an oil change. We would be happy to set up a service visit so we can get the oil changed quickly. As you have learned, changing the oil comes with a ton of benefits. Take advantage of these benefits with regular oil changes.