Why Oil Changes Are Important

While many people enjoy driving in their car to work, or just getting out of the house and going for a drive on the weekend, vehicle maintenance is something that is consistently needed in order for your ride to run smoothly. One of the most important aspects to keep your car running is oil.

Our mechanics at Fred’s Auto Repair have prepared a guide to what oil does, and why car oil change services are so important.

• How Oil Helps Your Car & Engine

Your car or truck’s oil is crucial to keep your engine and vehicle running properly. Basically, its fundamental job is to push heat away from the engine while also providing proper lubrication to it. In a nutshell, a car’s oil runs through the engine and distributes itself in order to lubricate the thousands of parts within it. As mentioned, while it lubricates it also pulls away heat that is produced by the engine.

• Why Does My Car Need Oil Change Service?

As oil runs through your engine it gathers and collects grime and other small debris from the engine and its parts. As time passes, the oil slowly gets dirtier as it gathers more particles, and at a certain point, it will not be able to effectively do its job.

That is why it is so important to book an oil change service for your car with our team at Fred’s Auto Repair.

• Can I Skip an Oil Change Service?

Skipping and missing scheduled oil changes can have dire consequences for your vehicle and its engine. The biggest issue that can happen is having your engine overheat. Over time, this will not only make your engine work more (and less efficiently), engine parts can wear and even warp.

At a certain point, if you don’t change your car’s oil, this can cause your engine to breakdown – and this means you would have to replace the entire engine. An engine replacement is extremely expensive; in many cases, owners end up deciding to buy a new vehicle due to the high costs associated with engine replacement.

Get Oil Change Services & More Today

To learn more about our oil change services and other car services we offer like tire replacement, brakes, and more, please contact our team today to book an appointment for service with our ASE certified technicians!