Oil change for Vehicle Health

You would never go an entire week without drinking any water. As a matter of fact you wouldn't even go a day without consuming some type of liquid in order to move comfortably, cool down, and/or prevent illness. Doctors have repeatedly expressed - especially around cold and flu seasons - that when the body is dehydrated it becomes stressed to perform normal functions. In other words, overheated. And a dry body is easily susceptible to the multiplication of a virus. It's the reason when we're ill that we are told to get plenty of fluids so that we can flush the inflammation from our systems. Sorry to tell you but aside from a decongestant, only water, vitamins from food and supplements, and rest actually combat illness. So, you say, what does all of this have to do with your car? Well, the automobile is a little like the human body. It also requires fluids such as an oil change in order to perform easily, stay cool, and prevent damage (illness) to the parts the lubricants coat. Now do you see the analogy?

The only problem with your car being like you in its requirement of regular maintenance and lubrication is how it is not like you. Unlike you, it depends on humans in order to receive its necessary repairs and checkups. As far as an oil change is concerned, the age old rule has been that you are only required to check and replace it every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. This is all dependent upon the amount of use, which will impact how long it takes to get you to the 3,000 mile mark. It also depends on the types of motor lubricant you choose to use. Now that many drivers are holding on to their vehicles longer. Your choice of thickness and additives to your lubricants can coat and protect your engine through elevated heat or elevated cold beyond 3,000 miles and keep your engine cleaner longer as well. A regular oil change for whatever types of engine is under your hood, for whatever weather conditions and vehicle age you are working with, will protect and extend the smooth function of all of the moving parts.

Did you know that early onset of stiff joints can be significantly alleviated with the increase of your daily water consumption? The same thing can be said about your engine and maintaining clean lubricant flow at the proper level. Comparatively, staying on top of your fluid use and cleanliness will safeguard the parts and 'joints' that start your vehicle and keep it responding to your acceleration demands. You wouldn't neglect your body, so why do it to your car.