Your vehicle needs an oil change, but you just don't have the time to stop by the dealership and get it changed. Weeks go by, and you still haven't changed your oil. It's a situation most of us have experienced, because regularly scheduled oil changes are overlooked. Even though they're overlooked, getting your oil changed is one of the most important maintenance procedures your vehicle can get. If your vehicle's oil isn't changed on a regular basis, its engine – and your wallet – will suffer in the long run without proper service.
Purpose of Engine Oil
Engine oil provides two necessary aspects to your vehicle's engine: keep it lubricated and keep it clean. When you're driving to Freeland, MI from Frankenmuth, your engine is constantly generating friction between all its moving parts. To alleviate the friction stress, engine oil reduces friction, allowing all those moving parts to work more efficiently and keep them clean.
Side-Effects When You Don't Change Your Oil
If you don't change your engine oil on a regular basis, the oil will begin to break down and contaminate your engine. Here are just a few possible side effects:
- Overheating – Heat loves it when your engine isn't lubricated. Without an oil change, moving engine parts will heat up quicker and wear down faster, leading to expensive repairs in the future.
- Corrosion – New engine oil coats your engine in a protective shield, ensuring the metal within won't rust. Without this shield, your engine will be prone to rust and corrosion, deteriorating faster than ever.
- Total Engine Failure – The worst case scenario. Your engine could endure so much damage that it completely fails. Repairing or purchasing a new engine is not an easy – or cheap – fix.
Schedule an Oil Change Today
Before you face costly repairs, get your oil changed by the certified team at Burt Watson Chevrolet. Saginaw drivers can look at our service specials and find great deals on their regularly scheduled maintenance.