Oil Change Importance For Your Trusty Vehicle

Changes have taken place in vehicle engines as well as in the oils that are available for them. These changes have changed the urgent timing of getting an oil change that was once common. It used to be that car owners thought they needed this done every 3 months or 3,000 miles. This has changed, and it now depends more on what your owner's manual suggests and the type of driving that you do. You might wonder why getting these changes is so important anyway. There are several reasons.

On the technical side, a car owner should realize that without a proper change when needed, there is not the necessary lubrication to keep your car running properly. Getting these changes done also will help with fuel economy and your car's horsepower. It is not good to run a car on dirty oils, and they do get dirty from a variety of things. The dust from the road, metal from your engine running, and even anti-freeze can make the oils in your car dirty.

On the preventative side, having an oil change done when needed is also important to make your car last longer, prevent accidents, and even prevent a variety of other problems that may eventually lead to your car no longer running. If you care about how long your car will last and whether it is safe to drive, then you should care about getting an oil change a few times a year. The frequency will depend on driving habits.

There are several things that can happen if you do not get the oils changed on your vehicle. The parts of your engine might start to break down because of the lack of lubrication to keep them running. The parts might grind together or even stick together. None of these things are positive for your engine, and it is not likely that it will last long if you let these things happen.

No one likes to get in accidents, and that is something that you might not think having an oil change would prevent. Think about if you are driving your car and it suddenly stops in the road without warning because you let your car go without an oil change and some important parts of your vehicle are jammed. An accident could quickly take place under these circumstances. It truly is important to maintain your car properly both for the life of your car and for the lives of those on the road including yourself.

You may not have realized the integral part that this aspect of car maintenance is to your car. Now that you know, look in your owner's manual to see how often it is suggested to have oils changed. Also think about your type of driving. You will still need them but not as often if most of your driving is on the highway.