Ever wondered why you need an oil change? Motor oil is an important component of car maintenance. It provides lubrication and protection to your car parts. If oil is not properly changed, it may start to gel or form engine-damaging varnish and sludge deposits which can cause engine failure. Motor oil and oil filter are often changed every three months or every 5,000 kms, which ever comes first.
What it can do for your car:
- Motor oil can keep engine parts clean. It prevents unwanted contaminants from adhering to the car engine’s components. These contaminants can cause excessive heat build up and premature wear.
- It can also minimize combustion chamber deposits. Motor oil acts as a dynamic seal around the combustion chamber which prevents the build up of unwanted combustion by-products.
- Motor oil can cool your car’s engine parts. It reduced the friction between engine parts that generates heat. The oil also absorbs some of the heat and dissipates it through various oil passages.
- It disperses engine shock to broader contact areas.
- It protects against rust and corrosion. It does so by forming a barrier between the engine’s components and the corrosive material.
A well-maintained car generally functions better and is more fuel-efficient. It can all start with a simple oil change.
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