Regular oil changes can increase the mileage of your car’s engine. This applies whether you drive a car, SUV, truck, or other large vehicle. Motor oil is essential to protect and lubricate the engine. It helps to keep it from breaking down. Regular oil changes can be an affordable way to maintain your vehicle so it lasts longer. Let’s discuss this further below.

Protects

Motor oil provides lubrication to the engine. In less than 30 minutes, an engine can become irreparably damaged without motor oil. This is how crucial engine protection is while the engine is running. When the engine runs, there are many moving parts. These parts must be protected from heat and friction. Motor oil is responsible for this. It acts as a protective barrier for the engine, protecting it from wear and tear.

Lubricates

The oil is used to lubricate the moving parts and prevent friction. You know that friction generates heat. The parts will grind against one another and eventually wear down the metal without lubrication. If the parts wear against one another, an engine could actually be disintegrated into the motor oil. The engine itself is not the issue, but the parts that make up the engine will shed metal shavings into the oil. While the engine is running, your engine parts must be lubricated.

Cools

This helps keep your engine cool. Motor oil adds an extra layer of protection against excessive heat. You may notice that your engine runs a bit hotter lately than usual. Think back to the last time the oil was changed. It’s possible that your oil is too old and the engine is not cooling down properly. If the oil has a low viscosity, it is likely that the oil is no longer lubricating the engine properly.

Cleanses

Cleansing your motor oil regularly can prolong the engine’s lifespan. As it circulates through the engine, the oil picks up any sludge. The oil filter filters the sludge. Regular oil changes are necessary to maintain oil filter cleanliness.

If you’re due for an oil change, give us call. We would be happy to change the oil and filter in your automobile. We would also be happy to perform any other schedule services that are due. You will get the most miles and efficiency out of your automobile if you stick to the factory-scheduled services that are listed in your owner’s manual.