Young or old, every driver has heard the importance of regular oil changes. Of course, not everyone knows exactly why this simple procedure is so paramount to a car’s efficiency – and your safety. At Ashland Garage, we have only the best for you and your vehicle in mind, and happily offer the following low-down to help you understand just why motor oil change is so important.
Cleans
As difficult as it may be to wipe motor oil from your hands, its viscous consistency makes it a great cleaning agent for your car’s engine. From small dirt particles to solid by-products of combustion, motor oil will help to carry them away, storing them in your oil filter until your next opportunity for an oil change.
Lubricates
Full of moving parts that work together to propel your vehicle, your engine is a cornucopia of machinery in close proximity. Serving as a lubricant to prevent immense friction, motor oil prevents wear and tear by ensuring that metal parts don’t grind against each other when your engine gets to work.
Cools
One of most important jobs, your engine would be in terrible danger without the cooling properties of motor oil. By moving heat away from moving parts, motor oil cools and disperses the friction created in lower portions of the car, thereby preventing your car’s engine from overheating.
To learn more about what makes your car run, or to schedule an appointment with our expert technicians, check out Ashland Garage. Drive happy!
