Oil Change and the Life of Your Vehicle

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle in the best working order longer is to get an oil change according to the manufacturer's recommendations, which is usually between 3,000 to 5,000 miles, depending on how the car is driven. In recent years, new technologies have been developed to allow you to drive your car farther between oil changes and if your oil is staying clean, it may be possible to let it go a little longer. Usually, if you have a professional perform your oil change, he will place a reminder sticker on your windshield so that you will always be able to remember. Motor oil is used to lubricate an engine and usually keeps any moving parts inside the engine moist so that your engine is kept in the best usable condition. It also helps keep the engine parts clean, cool, and sealed. Today, we have two different types of motor oil, synthetic and natural. Both types do have some additives to meet all the different engine needs. When you put a coat of oil on metal parts, they are not exposed to as much oxygen. So, they don't oxidize as easily when exposed to higher temperatures that make rust and corrosion more likely. Some oil processors and manufacturers add detergents to help clean the engine, remove, and prevent some of the sludge build up that often occurs because oil naturally attracts dirt. It also often burns as the temperature goes up, causing it to look darker than normal. Often when multiple moving parts rub against each other, small pieces of metal get into the oil. That is where the oil filter comes in. It helps keep the oil and parts clean. Each time you have an oil change performed on your vehicle, you should have the mechanic change the oil filter. The vehicle's engine also contains an oil pump so that the engine parts get lubricated faster. There are other vehicles besides automobiles that need to have their oil changed from time to time. These are anything that has an internal combustion engine, such as a lawnmower or snow blower that is powered by gasoline, snow mobile, boat, recreational vehicle, and your jet ski. Lubricating them properly helps keep the engines in the best working order and extend the lives of the vehicles. Whenever you have multiple parts that rub together you will need to add oil so that all of them can perform at their best.