When it comes to repairing and maintaining your car or truck, the more you know, the better off you are. There’s no need to be intimidated by car repairs; it’s only a machine, and when something breaks you can fix it. Granted, there are different levels of repair, and some are more complex than others. If you maintain your vehicle properly, though, repairs won’t be necessary. By doing a few small things occasionally, you will protect your car and keep it running well. Regular oil changes, for instance, are simple tasks that you can do yourself or have a trusted auto service center do them. If you do that bare minimum of maintenance, your vehicle will be fine for thousands of miles. Here are the reasons why regular oil changes are so important.
Improving Gas Mileage
Poor lubrication of engine parts can lead to increased fuel consumption. When the engine parts are rubbing together, they are working harder and eating up more fuel. Over time, that increased consumption will lead to you paying more at the pump, and fuel prices are bad enough. When you keep the parts lubricated, they don’t work as hard and will save you fuel.
Cooling Vital Engine Parts
Engines engage through use of fuel, moving parts, and heat. When the parts within the engine don’t have the proper lubrication, friction results and in turn, creates more heat. Increased heat in an engine will lead to all kinds of problems—the first being overheating, which will leave you on the side of the road while the engine cools down.
Keeps the Engine Parts Lubricated
Every part in an engine is moving and turning and creating heat. If those parts aren’t protected by oil, they will break down faster, create friction, and in some cases seize up. If any part of the engine seizes, well, good luck finding a new truck. The lubrication keeps the parts moving freely and smoothly.
Removal of Engine Sludge and Wear Particles
Dirt and particulates are catastrophic to an engine. Over time, they start to build up in engines, cause corrosion, and shorten the lifespan of an engine. Regular oil changes get all that junk and gunk out of the engine. The longer that motor oil stays in an engine, the more it breaks down. As it breaks down, it turns into sludge and jams up the works.
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