What You Don’t Know About Getting Your Oil Changed

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

Most car owners know they need to get the oil changed regularly, but you may not know cars well enough to understand why it matters. It's important to understand what is happening under the hood of your car so you can take good care of it. Car owners who take their car in for regular inspections and tune-ups make the most of their investment because they prolong the lifespan of their vehicle.

The reason you need to regularly have your oil changed is because oil is used to keep all of the parts of your engine lubricated. That also means it is constantly running throughout the engine and other parts of your car. As a result of that process, it is collecting debris and depositing it throughout the engine. If that buildup continues without replacing the oil, it can cause damage to any part of the engine that the oil touches. Dirty oil needs to be removed and replaced in order to avoid complications. This is why we also replace the oil filter. It is working hard to keep the oil clean, but after a while, both the oil and the filter need to be replaced.

It may be tempting to put off getting an oil change if you think about the inconveniences involved in getting it changed. However, if you focus on the benefits that new oil provides to your engine, it is much easier to give your car the care it requires. Help your car perform its best by regularly having the oil changed.