The Importance of a Regular Oil Change

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Our modern lifestyle has us leaping from one thing to the next in an instant. Juggling family, work, friends, and chores daily is becoming more and more time consuming as society advances. Some of the less important tasks take the back seat to make room for something more immediate. However, those things you put on the back seat can cause major problems that could have been easily avoided.

An oil change is one of the most common back-seat tasks that cause costly, time-consuming frustration later. Every 3000 miles for basic oil or 5000 miles for synthetic oil, your vehicle absolutely needs an oil change. This translates to roughly 3 months and 5 months, respectively. When that time comes, all it takes is 30 minutes and you’ll be back to your busy life. Before you decide not to heed our warning, take a look at the risks of skipping an oil change.

Sludge Buildup from a Skipped Oil Change

Skipping an oil change leads to buildup of sludge in your engine. When this happens, it becomes more difficult for oil to flow through. This greatly affects engine performance and vehicle health. Particular areas affected by sludge buildup are the bearings, crankshafts, and camshafts. Take 30 minutes out of your day every 3 or 5 months to keep your car and your wallet healthy.

Thermal Breakdown Due to Forgoing an Oil Change

Engines are complex machines that run extremely hot. This heat breaks down the oil’s ability to lubricate the moving parts within your engine. You can imagine that with so many dry moving parts scraping against each other, the life expectancy of your engine is greatly lowered. This is perfectly preventable with a quick oil change. Your engine will be happy and run smoothly (for 3 or 5 more months).

Oil Changes Improve Gas Mileage

As stated, your engine needs lubrication to run smoothly. If there is no oil, your car will require more energy to run. This energy comes from gas. Therefore, no oil change equals poor gas mileage and more spending. The time you’ll spend filling up the tank easily overshadows the time it takes to get an oil change, not to mention the cost.

No Oil Change Equals Poor Engine Performance

All the issues mentioned above essentially come down to poor engine performance. Repairing an engine is costly and time consuming. Keep your cash and leave your worries behind with a simple oil change. It makes all the difference when it comes to car health.

You can avoid most of these costly repairs by following your owner’s manual. At Luigie’s Auto Service, we offer full-service oil changes that include inspections for leaks, flat tires, and fluid levels. Our goal is to keep your car running at its peak performance, and a regular oil change is an integral part of that process. Schedule your oil change today.

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