Why You Shouldn’t Skip Oil Changes

One of the most common maintenance tasks that your car requires is an oil change. Oil lubricates your vehicle so that your car moves smoothly when in operation, ensuring that key engine parts function with perfection.   

Cloninger Ford of Hickory explains why you shouldn’t skip oil changes and how our service center will perform this routine service. Read on, Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford, North Carolina, drivers, for more information about oil changes.

Why Are Oil Changes Performed?

Your car needs oil to lubricate the metal parts while in motion, so they don’t rub together and degrade. Over time, the oil in your vehicle absorbs dirt and water, rendering it less effective in gliding between your engine’s parts. Older oil may break down and fail to take in the extra debris and liquid, or to absorb the heat from the moving parts.

Once the oil ages and collects a certain level of debris, it’s time to schedule an oil change. Frequent oil changes translate into more efficient performance.

How Often Should I Get My Oil Changed?

Oil changes should be completed every three months or once your car hits the 3,000-mile mark to ensure it continues to perform at its best. Some manufacturers suggest waiting until the 5,000-mile mark. If your car requires synthetic oil, you may wait until the 10,000-mile mark. It’s best to keep your owner’s manual handy for an accurate estimate.

If you forget to schedule an oil change or cannot bring your car in for service when your car reaches the specific mileage, contact our service center to arrange an appointment. The performance of your vehicle counts on it, and changing the oil on time will help prevent engine issues from occurring.

How Does My Car Benefit from an Oil Change?

Regular maintenance, especially oil changes, leads to a healthier car that continues to run well years after you bought it. They help your car drive smoothly and will reduce the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle. Your car will burn less gas and spew out fewer pollutants if you arrange regular oil changes. The resale value of your car may rise, too, because of the care you took in maintaining your vehicle.

During oil changes, our service technicians will not only change the oil, but examine the rest of your vehicle. Minor issues with other parts may be detected early on and other preventive measures can be administered to protect your car from unexpected glitches.

Our Service Center Caters to Customers

We offer Quick Lane® Speedy Service on most routine maintenance, with no appointment necessary. If your car needs an oil change, we offer fast auto maintenance for common services even at night and on Saturdays. During the oil change, we’ll inspect your vehicle and provide a thorough Vehicle Check-Up Report to keep you apprised of your car’s well-being.

Bring Your Car in for an Oil Change   

It’s never too late to adhere to a regular maintenance schedule. If you live near Hickory, Valdese, or Brookford, NC, bring your car to Cloninger Ford of Hickory for an oil change or any other service that you need. Schedule a service appointment today!