The motor oil needs to be changed in your automobile every 3,000 miles because it loses its viscosity by this time. In addition, the motor oil is old and dirty and the oil filter is getting clogged. One of the best things you can do for your automobile is to have the oil changed on a regular basis. Here are the reasons why.
Better Lubrication
Motor oil is designed to lubricate the engine to protect it. This lubrication also helps to keep it cool. When the oil loses its viscosity, it has problems lubricating the engine. In addition, it can actually deposit sludge throughout the engine. If you change the motor oil every 3,000 miles, you always have clean motor oil circulating through the engine lubricating the moving parts.
Cooler Engine
As we just mentioned, the motor oil helps to reduce the engine’s temperature. This is important because an overheating engine can get damaged. For example, if you drive your automobile when the engine is overheating, you could blow the head gasket. You can also crack the engine block. As such, it is crucial to keep clean motor oil and fresh coolant in the engine.
Cleaner Engine
Speaking of clean, your engine will be cleaner if you have the motor oil changed regularly. Dirt and sludge can build up inside the engine and affect its performance. In fact, it can damage it. One of the jobs that the motor oil has is to remove this dirt and sludge to keep your engine clean. Changing the motor oil keeps the oil clean for this job.
Better Gas Mileage
You may not know this, but changing the motor oil every 3,000 miles will improve your fuel economy. An oil change is not an expensive service, so it costs less to have the oil changed than it does to fill your tank more often. This is just one more benefit of an oil change.
Longer Engine Life
Finally, all of the above extend the life of your engine. Perhaps, the most important reason why the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles is that you will get more miles out of your engine. If you have a friend who likes to boast that here she has over 300,000 miles on their odometer, it is most likely that your friend has the oil changed every 3,000 miles.
Call us today if your car, truck, or SUV is overdue for an oil change.