Motor oil doesn’t last long, which means that after you drive a certain amount of miles you’ll need to get it changed. Your car’s oil helps keep your engine lubricated, has detergents to break up deposits, and more. If you are due for an oil change but think “I’ll just skip it and do it later,” you could be causing permanent damage to your car.
All traditional vehicles need oil, but do you know why? Essentially, engine oil serves as a lubricant to help things move around. Additionally, it also helps fight corrosion and overheating. When you have the oil placed into your car, it then travels throughout the engine to parts that need constant lubrication. The parts you can typically find oil at are the:
The oil’s first job is to lubricate and coat all moving parts within the engine so they glide against each other. Secondly, the oil also works to clean the engine and get it free of debris that can build up along these parts. It’s because of this that you need to change the oil regularly.
Oil isn’t made to last forever, so it has to be changed frequently. Overtime, oil breaks down due to high temperatures. Once it begins to breakdown, the oil can’t work as normal to lubricate the various parts. Along with this, the oil can also settle and cause corrosion, which can cause immense damage to your car.
US News explains that one of the biggest dangers of not changing the oil on time is sludge buildup. Sludge happens when oil oil solidifies in an engine. When sludge builds up, oil isn’t able to flow as normal through the engine, which means those parts aren’t being coated and conditioned. This can cause irreparable damage to the engine, meaning you risk having to have your engine replaced.
By now you know that skipping an oil change can cause damage to your car, however, do you know what to look out for? If you’re past due for an oil change, keep an eye out for these signs:
A good rule of thumb to prevent these signs of an oil problem is to have your oil changed every 6,000 miles for more modern cars. If you notice any of these things happening to your car, make an appointment with Scott’s Auto now.
Sometimes it feels like every time you turn around it’s time for an oil change. We know this is just another thing to add into your schedule, but we work quick to try and make it as painless as possible. If you’re due for an oil change, call Scott’s. Our team can have you in and out in as little time as possible, and, with two convenient locations, it’s easier than ever to stop by.
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