Changing your oil regularly is an essential component of car maintenance that should never be overlooked. In many respects oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Changing your oil routinely will help it to run more smoothly and may keep it out of the garage for repairs. As oil moves through the engine, it picks up dirt and water and so becomes less efficient. In the latest article from K&M Tyres, Crowborough, East Sussex, we look at five of the main benefits of changing your oil regularly.
Why you need routine oil changes
- Cleaner engine
- Better engine performance
- Improved Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
- Reduced harmful emissions
- Extended engine life
A cleaner engine to prevent engine damage
As oil flows round your vehicle, it will pick up debris, particles and dirt. Naturally, the longer the oil stays in your vehicle, the more those contaminants will build up. So changing your oil regularly will stop that harmful debris from accumulating before it does any serious damage.
Enhanced engine performance
Parts within an engine move at high speeds and naturally cause friction that produces heat. Using fresh oil will enable your engine to reach peak performance and keep all those parts moving more freely, reducing the amount of heat that is produced. And that’s good news! All that debris and dirt will be removed with an oil change and there is less likelihood of engine parts breaking down or requiring replacement. Your vehicle engine will be performing to its maximum potential.
More miles to the gallon
With the high price of petrol at the pumps, you want your vehicle to do as many miles to the gallon as possible. So can changing your oil regularly really help? Quite simply, it can, as friction of moving engine parts adversely affects engine performance and therefore optimum fuel economy. It’s true that miles per gallon is affected by other components including terrain, speed, the way you drive, but vehicle maintenance is a key contributor and that includes those regular oil changes.
A more environmentally friendly vehicle
The emissions test is part of the MOT and quite simply if your vehicle fails the test, it fails its MOT. Emissions are tested using a meter, which records the hydrocarbons that your vehicle is sending out to the atmosphere. Dirty oil causes hydrocarbons to build up and then be released through the exhaust system. Changing your oil regularly will certainly make your vehicle more environmentally friendly due to it creating less pollution.
Longer engine life
Changing your oil and oil filter will keep your engine clean and protected and could mean that you can drive your vehicle for years to come. A vehicle running with dirt and debris free oil can make a lot of difference to its lifespan. Even if you are not intending to keep your car for years, it is a good policy to reduce friction in the engine by regularly changing the oil to enhance its resale value.
How can K&M Tyres help to keep your vehicle engine running smoothly?
It’s clear that oil lubricates your vehicle engine and prevents it from overheating. Changing your oil regularly gives you noticeable benefits, five of which we have outlined in this article. At K&M Tyres, a Castrol Service Centre, we offer a low cost oil change service. Call us on 01892 653131 to book your vehicle in. All in all, it could help you save on expensive repairs and will save you lots of time and money in the long run.
