Yes, oil changes protect the engine. Did you know that an engine without motor oil will die in less than 30 minutes? This is how important the oil is to the engine. As such, you should have the oil changed regularly. In order to get the best out of your automobile’s engine, the oil and oil filter need to be clean. Let’s talk more about this below.
Lubricate the Engine
Motor oil lubricates the engine. Specifically, it lubricates the moving parts. Without motor oil, the parts will grind against each other, seize up, and break down. As such, you need clean motor oil that is viscous in the engine to protect the moving parts.
Reduces Its Heat
This lubrication also helps to keep the engine cool. Coolant isn’t the only thing that keeps your automobile’s engine cool. Motor oil also helps prevent the moving parts from generating friction that produces heat. This keeps the temperature gauge in the normal range.
Removes Dirt and Grime
Another thing that motor oil does is remove the dirt and grime that builds up inside of the engine. Specifically, this dirt and grime can make sludge, and sludge can damage your engine beyond repair. As such, you want clean motor oil circulating through the engine to remove the dirt and grime.
Increases Gas Mileage
All of these things help your engine to run efficiently. When the engine is running efficiently, it uses less gas. This could not be more important than it is now. Gas prices are incredibly high and you need to get as much mileage out of a full tank. Oil changes help you do this.
Extends Engine Life
Finally, motor oil protects your engine so you get more life out of it. This means you can drive your automobile for years. Many people do not want an automobile payment in their monthly budgets. As such, they keep driving their vehicles when they are paid off. Oil changes will give you extra engine life so that you are driving your automobile for years to come.
It is important that you call our service shop to schedule an appointment if your automobile is overdue for an oil change. As you can see, the motor oil is precious. It protects your engine and keeps it running for a long time. Do not take chances. Bring your vehicle to our shop so we can drain the old motor oil and replace it with new, viscous oil. We will also replace the oil filter.
