Why Are Oil Changes Important?

It's No Toy Car

When we got toy cars as a child we got to throw them, hit them and race them.  No maintenance required. The only repercussion was that it either got scratched, lost or broken.  And then our parents probably bought us a new one.  If only cars functioned the same.  You’ve been told oil changes are important from the moment you got your first car back in your teens.  Ya da, ya da, ya da.  But seriously, is it really that important?

YES!!!!!

1. Oil is what keeps your car alive

Think of it like your car’s blood. It is an essential part of keeping the engine working. Oil helps pull heat away from the combustion chamber of the engine and it prevents build-up of carbon and varnish. If you run out of gas, you get more gas. If you run out of oil, you don’t just get more oil.

2. It saves you money

Little expenses now save you from having large expenses later. Getting your oil changed is a fairly cheap procedure. Foregoing regular oil changes will lead to more serious car issues than just having low or old oil. Eventually, your car will suffer and it will cost you a lot more than a few oil changes would have.

3. Oil helps your gas mileage

This is a fringe benefit you can enjoy with a regular oil change. As oil gets older and is used more, it becomes darker and gummier. New oil is slick and doesn’t make the engine work as hard as older oil does, meaning it’s more efficient and your mileage will be better.

We want to stress that oil changes are not just nice for your car—they’re necessary. Waiting too long can cost you so much more than an oil change would have.

If you’d like to learn more or schedule an appointment to get an oil change, give Universal Tire & Auto a call at (407) 636-4033.