Importance of Oil Changes

Here are a few reasons why oil changes are so important:

• Maintain oil lubrication: Oil changes allow engines to stay properly lubricated so that parts can move together effectively and efficiently. If engines aren’t properly lubricated, they can produce damaging heat and wear down prematurely.
• Keep the engine cool: Heat is an enemy to your engine’s parts. Without lubrication, the moving parts create friction, which can over-heat the engine and create undue stress on your engine’s parts.
• Keep the engine clean: If your engine can’t properly clear particles and dirt, your engine will become prematurely damaged. Fresh oil helps your engine clear such particles and prevent corrosion. Over time, oil will become embedded with these particles and break down into sludge; routine oil and filter changes prevent this process from damaging the engine.
• Enhance fuel efficiency: If your engine isn’t properly lubricated, it takes more energy to function, leading to decreased fuel efficiency. Therefore, routine oil changes can actually save you money on fuel, increasing gas mileage by a reported 1-2 percent.
• Promote long-term vehicle health: Engines are critical to your vehicle’s performance and longevity, so you will want to do what you can to preserve your engine as long as possible. Routine oil changes help you achieve just that.
• Increase resale value: Vehicles that can demonstrate a proper service and maintenance history fetch higher resale values than those with a poor maintenance history.

Contact us at Junction Buick GMC to schedule an oil change for your vehicle.