WHAT DOES MOTOR OIL DO?
You know your engine needs it, you might even have heard it called the "lifeblood" of your engine. You need gasoline to drive, but you need oil to keep that engine running smoothly.
- Motor oil lubricates the essential, fast-moving parts of your vehicle
- Lubricating the engine drastically reduces the wear and tear that comes with everyday driving
- Modern motor oils have chemicals in them to help clean your engine
If you've ever rubbed your hands together on a chilly Iowa morning or felt a rope slide through your grip, you know that friction makes heat. And if you don't do something to reduce that friction, the heat can cause some serious damage -- including warping your engine.
PROBLEMS WHEN YOU DON'T CHANGE YOUR OIL
It's best for you to take our word for it on the kinds of problems that can crop up if you wait and learn for yourself what happens if you don't change your oil. Here are just a few of the problems that can arise, and some of them are pretty expensive to fix:
- Reduced performance and fuel efficiency
- Overheating engine
- Engine seizes up
- Blown gasket(s)
SCHEDULE YOUR OIL CHANGE TODAY
You should always follow your owner's manual, and your dash might even tell you when you have an oil change due these days, but you won't go wrong with changing your oil too often. The important thing is to swap out your oil regularly, and even if life gets the better of you, it's better to get your oil changed a week late than to just not get it done. Contact us if you have any questions or schedule your service appointment online today. While you can change your oil at home, we'll do a full inspection and handle disposal of your old oil, all while you wait in our lounge.
