Oil Changes: Taking Care of the Small Things So You Can Tackle Life

Posted: Dec 11, 2017
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

By now, you’re familiar with regular maintenance that needs to be performed on your car. One of these services is a regular oil change.

What does oil do for the car?

Motor oil has a variety of important uses for your vehicle:

• Cools down the engine
• Keeps engine lubricated and reduces engine noise
• Prevents rust and corrosion and removes contaminants

Without oil, your car would lose its ability to function. Plus, you could end up causing severe damage to your vehicle if you don’t keep up with checking your oil and having an oil change performed regularly.

Why do I need to change the oil?

Every time you drive your car, the oil heats up and breaks down. Old oil, lack of oil, and dirty oil can cause several problems and hinder your vehicle’s performance. This is why it’s so important to check your oil regularly – to make sure you have enough oil and to ensure it’s not dirty. After you’ve driven a certain number of miles, it’s essential that you get an oil change. This is true for every vehicle.

Who can I turn to perform an oil change?

If you’re unsure of how to do an oil change, give us a call. Our certified mechanics have the skills to take on any type of vehicle. During an oil change, we’ll drain the old oil, remove the old oil filters, clean everything out, put in new oil and new oil filters, and then run a test to make sure the oil is going where it needs to go and your car is performing as it should.