Importance of an Oil Change

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Importance of an Oil Change

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While it can be a hassle, changing your oil is an important part of ensuring that your vehicle runs smoothly. Things like dirt, debris, and sludge can build up in your engine, which causes it to stall. Studies have shown that around 22% of vehicles on the road have low or dirty engine oil. Not only does changing your oil regularly help clean everything out of your engine, but it will help you avoid a lot of costly repairs down the road. When you compare the cost of oil changes for an entire year against the cost of proactively maintaining an engine, the results are clear. There are several reasons why changing your oil regularly is a good idea. Take a journey with us as we go over each one.

Helps with engine lubrication

Picture all the moving parts inside your engine. There are pistons, valves, and other engine parts moving at a high rate of speed, all located under the hood of your car. These components create a ton of heat that will quickly wear down your engine if they are not properly lubricated. Be sure to consult your vehicle's owners manual to check what specific grade and weight of oil your vehicle needs and make sure it's always kept at the recommended fill volume. If you can't locate your owner's manual, be sure to ask our experts here at Akins Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM, and we will be happy to assist you.

Cools your engine components

Moving engine parts that lack the lubrication it needs tend to cause a ton of friction, which will create a ton of heat. Ensuring that your engine is clean and has a sufficient amount of oil is the best solution to prevent your engine from causing too much friction and overheating it. When your engine overheats, it will fail to work properly, which will cause you to shovel out more money for an expensive repair. If you need an oil change, make sure you make an appointment with our experts at Akins Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM today!

Removes harmful particles and sludge

Having dirt particles in your engine can be extremely harmful to your engine. Over a period of time, the build-up of dirt can cause corrosion and slowly decrease the life of your engine, and if you continue to ignore getting your oil changed, that dirt can turn into sludge. All of this is to say you need to keep your engine clean! Getting routine oil and filter changes will help remove harmful particles and sludge while keeping your engine running at peak condition.

Helps get better gas mileage

Having poor engine lubrication can increase fuel consumption, so ensure enough clean oil in your engine. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, when you get routine oil changes with the right type of oil, your gas mileage can be improved by 1-2%. While that might not sound like much of an improvement, tor the average car can save a full gallon of gas each year. This means less time spent at the pump and more money in your wallet.

Helps your vehicle last longer

Simply put, routine maintenance will help your vehicle last longer. When you have dirty buildup due to not getting regular oil changes, you rob your vehicle of a good fuel economy and stark power, and it will make your engine components work harder. If your engine works too hard, it will have more severe problems down the road as well as a substantially shorter life span. Your car's value will also increase at the resale time if regular maintenance has been upheld.

Get your oil changed at Akins Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM

When it comes time to get your oil changed, don't ignore it! Head down to Akins Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM and make an appointment with our experts! As you can see, getting your oil changed is incredibly important, and you're going to want to put an oil change in the hands of our experts. We look forward to working on your vehicle, and you can make an appointment by heading down to our dealership or doing so right here on our website.