Oil Change
The lifeblood of your car is the engine oil.
Engine Oil
A car’s engine needs to be lubricated, and lubrication is what engine oil does. Oil coats the moving parts in an engine, allowing them to slide easily over each other. If you don’t change your car’s oil regularly, it will wear out faster and may not run as smoothly.
Car owners must maintain a car’s engine by changing the oil regularly and using the oil appropriate for their car’s make and model. Every car comes with a “check oil” light and an oil filter under the hood, which allows them to monitor their oil levels and add more than needed without having to hire a mechanic.
The Importance of Changing Oil
With the advent of detergent oils and multi-weight oils, some vehicles can go as far as 6,000 miles before needing an oil change. The best course of action is to check the owner’s manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
This is an important part of routine car maintenance – changing the oil regularly. The frequency of oil changes has become a point of contention among experts, with the Engine Oil Bible maintaining that engine oil can’t be changed often enough and Nordic Group insisting that some vehicles can go as far as 6,000 miles before needing an oil change.
The best course of action is to check the owner’s manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations. If you notice any unusual noises coming from your engine or see smoke coming from under your hood, it’s time for an inspection!
