Getting a basic oil change for your vehicle every 3 months or 3000 miles will provide many benefits to your vehicle and your pocket. It will prevent internal wear of your engine, it will enhance engine performance and improve your gas mileage. Even the cheapest coupon should provide the most essential service of all by replacing the old oil with new oil, and you will see benefits in the long run.
Inside your engine there is multiple moving parts. Crankshaft, connecting rods, lifters and pistons are just a few of the internal parts that are moving at speeds of over 1000 rpms. Good lubrication provided by having clean and good quality engine oil will reduce friction and lower operating temperatures. Reduced friction will prevent wearing of the internal parts, and lower operating temperature will improve the functioning of the cooling system such as the radiator, cooling fan and water pump. Oil changes will increase lifespan of your engine and cooling system.
As engine oil gets old, it will get thicker, oxidate and won't lubricate as well as when you have new engine oil. It will contribute to to low piston compression and cause the engine to have less power, rougher idle and poor acceleration. It is not uncommon to hear from customers that their cars run faster and have more power after getting an oil change. Timely oil changes will restore compression and improve engine power and performance.
After getting an oil change, if the customer uses the manufacturer's recommended grade of engine oil, gas mileage should improve by 1-2 percent. Old, dirty and thick engine oil will increase friction, causing the driver to press the gas pedal more to compensate for more engine friction, and cause decreased gas mileage. Getting an oil change will also keep catalytic converter to stay cleaner and efficient, and a clean converter will cause the engine at lower rpms, improving car emissions and also getting better gas mileage.
As you can see, a 30 - 35 dollar investment to get regular oil changes in your vehicle will provide many benefits. Take the time to find a trusted automotive technician to do oil changes in your car every 3 months or 3000 miles, or make the investment to buy basic tools so you can do your own maintenance. Make sure you buy good quality oil and oil filter. You will save money and enjoy your vehicle for many years to come.
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