Why You Need to Have Your Engine Oil Changed Regularly

In today’s blog post, Miracle Body and Paint in San Antonio Texas will be discussing about oil change.

Engine oil is considered as an engine’s life blood with the purpose to clean, cool and lubricate the engine. It is considered as a standard measure in auto repair maintenance to replace a vehicle’s oil every 3 months or every 3,000 miles. Now that there are more refined oils available in the market, vehicle manufacturers have changed this to every 5,000 to even 10,000 miles. Oil change is done regularly in order to make sure that the oil that is running inside a vehicle is clean. Dirty oil can compromise your car’s performance. The best type of oil you must use should always be fresh and clean. You must also always use the recommended oil grade and weight of your vehicle.

If you leave the engine oil unchanged, you’re actually allowing the suspended particles to damage the crankshafts, bearings and valve train. Some newer engines have variable valve timing that uses solenoids and actuators which doesn’t tolerate dirty oil. What’s more, dirty oil causes these components to clog, coke and accumulate sludge. An engine with too much sludge can build up over time and cause oil starvation or pressure issues. This will eventually lead to your internal engine component’s wear and degradation. Some are still not aware that oil change is very important and having to send their vehicles to repair the damage.

When it comes to oil level, vehicle manufacturers recommend having 1 quart of engine oil for every 1,000 driving miles. Make sure to check your engine oil level regularly between oil changes. You should top it off in necessary to avoid running on low oil. Have your vehicle inspected every 3,000 miles in order to check any potential contamination and if it still have proper oil levels. You can also opt to have it serviced too to make sure it is clean. Miracle Body and Paint suggests having it serviced as compared to having your engine replaced due to oil damage. It’s much less cheaper to prevent damage! If you have any questions or inquiries about auto repair service and maintenance, don’t hesitate to contact Miracle Body and Paint in San Antonio Texas.