Does it sometimes seem like oil changes get harped on? There’s a few really good reasons for that. Of all the preventive services that your car needs, oil changes might just be the ones you absolutely should never skip or delay. Miller Auto Care has some information that can help you to understand why that is true.
Gives You Better Gas Mileage
Gas mileage might feel like an impossible calculation to you. There are, after all, so many different factors that can affect gas mileage. But one of the best ways to ensure that you’re getting the best fuel mileage possible from your engine is to make sure you’re getting oil changes when your car needs them. If you’re starting to notice gas mileage slipping, consider an oil change.
Helps with Engine Cooling
You might not have realized this, but your car’s engine has two different ways to stay cooler while it’s running. The one you might know about already is the cooling system, which uses antifreeze to draw heat out of the engine. The other involves circulating engine oil throughout the engine. This process also draws heat from the engine.
Reduces Engine Wear
While the oil is circulating and helping to cool the engine, it’s also picking up anything that shouldn’t be in the engine, like the odd metal shaving or dirt. The other part of this process involves reducing friction so that things like metal shavings are not as common in your engine. That’s the kind of stuff that can lead to excessive engine wear, so it’s important for the oil to be able to keep doing that job.
Extends Engine Life
The side effect of all of these different crucial pieces is that you can extend your engine’s life span just by getting the oil changed regularly. It’s a simple service that can do so very much to protect your car and to ensure that you’re not stuck somewhere because of neglected maintenance. That’s something that can be important whether you want to hang onto your car for as long as possible or you’re hoping to pass it along to someone else.
If you’re looking for help with making sure your car’s engine is in the best possible condition, contact us today at Miller Auto Care in Medford, OR. We’ll be happy to take a closer look at your car’s engine and determine what it might need, whether that’s a specific repair or to help you stick to a routine maintenance schedule.