Having your vehicle’s oil and filter changed on a routine schedule is one of the most affordable and important preventative maintenance services needed to keep your car operating proficiently. As with gasoline, the vehicle requires oil to keep it running, so staying on schedule with regular oil and filter changes, per your automobile’s recommendations, is imperative.
Carworks of Longmont offers professional preventative maintenance and auto repair services on virtually any make or model vehicle or light duty truck. Our team of ASE Certified auto technicians perform oil and filter change services using top quality oil or synthetic oil and Napa oil filters and make your service experience hassle-free.
The recommendations for oil and filter change services can vary based on the type of vehicle and oil, with older models being every 3,000 miles and newer vehicles every 5,000 to 7,000 miles. When a car is frequently exposed to extreme conditions, such as stop-and-go repetition or harsh temperatures, it’s suggested that the oil and filter changes be performed more often.
Regular preventative maintenance can help maintain your vehicle’s performance and extend the life of the engine, but when you overlook these services, it can put you and your vehicle at risk. The more common problems associated with neglecting oil and filter change services are as follows:
Reduced Gas Mileage
Over time, oil breaks down causing the engine to work much harder. When the engine is over worked, it uses more fuel, which reduces gas mileage. The end result-more money spent at the pumps.
Particle Corrosion
The high temperatures produced by the engine can cause oil to break down. When thermal breakdown occurs, it causes particles to settle and affects the oil’s ability to properly disperse them, resulting in the untimely wear of moving parts.
Sludge Build-up
When old oil starts to congeal, sludge build-up occurs. Since thick, viscous oil can’t flow through the engine, the crankshafts, bearings, camshafts, and other valve train parts are denied the lubrication required to function correctly. When this happens, it can cause engine damage, resulting in costly repairs, and in worse cases, the need for an engine rebuild or replacement.
Premature Part Replacements
Ignoring the maintenance schedule recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer can lead to rapid wear of your engine’s components, resulting in untimely part replacements.
Voided Car Warranty
A vehicle’s manufacturer or other warranty provider usually requires regular preventative maintenance services to sustain the validity of the warranty. In other words, if you skip too many oil and filter changes, it can result in a voided warranty and leave you stuck with the repair bill.
Routine oil changes are a fast and affordable maintenance service that can make all the difference in your car’s overall performance, extend engine life, and mitigate costly repairs. If it’s time for your vehicle’s scheduled oil and filter change, or other maintenance service, call Carworks of Longmont and request your service today!
Carworks of Longmont has provided dependable auto preventative maintenance and repair services for drivers in Northern Colorado since 1993. Whether an oil and filter change or complex auto repair, you can trust the team at Carworks for all your auto service needs.