3 Ways Regular Oil Changes Lengthen Your Car’s Lifespan
Rescue Your Engine: 3 Ways Regular Oil Changes Lengthen Your Car’s Lifespan
We all have one of those friends: the one who insists their regular maintenance schedule isn’t a big deal, or just doesn't think about it at all. Said friend also goes through cars like candy and never seems to have money for a night out. Here’s the reason: they’re skipping out on vital routine checks like battery inspections, cooling system service, and oil changes, so their poor engine is suffering increased wear and tear until it fails completely, guzzling more fuel than ever all the while. Gladly, avoiding their misfortune is as easy as booking an oil change at your closest Key Auto Group location! Keep reading as we get into what to expect at your appointment and find out what you’re preventing with regular checks!
Read More:
Should You Use Different Motor Oil in Winter?
What Happens During an Oil Change?
Depending on your driving habits, it’s wise to book an oil change once every 5,000-8,000 km (or around 6 months–whichever comes first), but what happens next? It’s simple: one of our factory-trained technicians will check your oil levels using the dipstick, then drain the oil and inspect the filter, since it’s quite common that this needs to be replaced as well! After that, you’ll either choose or be recommended fresh oil, which will be poured into your vehicle’s engine. The whole process takes around 30 minutes or less, which is why you’ll often see dealerships offering no-appointment quick lube service on a first-come, first-served basis!
3 Reasons to Book an Oil Change Right Now
Now you know how it works, here’s why getting your oil changed is so important:
1. Add Oil For Smooth Operations
When you’ve got a complex system (like an engine) with lots of moving parts, it’s going to cause some friction. Additionally, those parts will stiffen with age and wear, impacting their ability to function. By keeping your engine flowing with clean oil, you help things stay loose and moving properly for years to come, while lessening the effects of heat and prolonged contact. Win-win!
2. Fresh Oil Keeps Your Engine Clean
You probably guessed that oil acts as a lubricant for your engine’s moving parts, but did you know it also loosens and carries away any impurities like dirt and engine runoff? These build up in your engine oil over time, and if left to circulate, contaminate it. The result is sludgy oil that risks clogging your engine until it quits on you, so make sure you get your engine fully drained at regular intervals–don’t just top it up when oil levels get low!
3. Helpful Additives Prevent Wear and Tear
If the oil gets saturated by contaminants that don’t have anywhere to go, it loses the beneficial additives that protect your engine from future damage, ultimately shortening its lifespan by leaving it vulnerable to everyday wear and tear. However, pouring fresh oil in on top of old, dirty oil is basically throwing money down the drain, so make sure your engine can take full advantage of its benefits by having it fully drained before you refresh its supply! Your engine’s components will thank you!
Book an Oil Change Service with Key Auto Group
Don’t be like your buddy! Book your oil change at a Key Auto Group location today and refresh your engine with the lubrication, protection, and cleaning it needs to stay in good health. Not only will you preserve those much-needed nights out, you’ll save yourself the increased fuel costs–or worse–unexpected emergency car shopping! All it takes is 30 minutes, and you’ll set your engine up to fight general wear and tear, as well as more serious issues like overheating and seizing! Get in touch with our factory-trained service experts today!