Oil Change Procedure and Benefits

The oil change procedure is quite easy and can easily be done by the vehicle owner if he or she is so inclined. The problem these days is the hustle and bustle that takes up a lot of time. This means that even though the individual wants to do the task himself, it may be impossible to do because of the lack of time. The replacement of the lubricant can also be tedious due to the fact that the entire engine block needs to be drained thoroughly for it to be cleansed.

Changing Lubricant

The oil change procedure starts with the need to replace the lubrication currently in the engine. The car manufacturer usually recommends a regular schedule in order for the owner of the vehicle to keep track and remember it. In most cases, the amount of miles run by the car is the basis of the timetable. Some vehicles may not be used always which is why car manufacturers also recommend a time dependent schedule for the lubricant replacement. Mechanics operate on a what comes first basis. This means that they will ask the car owner what the mileage is initially and then the time of the last procedure. Once it is established that an oil change is necessary the vehicle is brought to the service garage. Most mechanics wait for the engine to cool down a bit before actually draining it because accidents can happen and the lubricant in the engine can be hot enough to boil a person. A small drain with a cap is located at the bottom of the engine. This is uncapped and the lubricant just left to drain for a certain period of time. Some garages use a flushing substance to facilitate a thorough cleansing but there are others that do not recommend doing the flushing every time the lubricant tis changed because the substance can be corrosive. Once the mechanics are satisfied with the drain, they cap up the engine once again and add the required amount of lubricant.

Benefits

The benefits of this procedure can be felt in the performance of the vehicle and its prolonged life and durability. If this is not done regularly and on time with the timetable, the engine will suffer. Additives from the current lubricant will break down after prolonged use without any changing. These broken down additives will add to the debris. As the debris builds up, the moving metal parts will also be worn out and a fine metallic dust will be produced. This metallic dust adds to the roughness or coarseness present in the lubrication contributing to the risk of more wear and tear. The engine will also be cooler than one that operates on lubrication that has been in prolonged use already. One that is cooler has a lower risk of other parts and aspects breaking down.
These are just a few of the benefits that one gets from an oil change. It is best to keep on the timetable to prolong the duration of the vehicle.