You probably spent a lot of money on your car. Make sure you keep it on the road for as long as possible by scheduling regular oil changes. At Dee’s Auto Care Specialists, with locations in Winona, MN, and Onalaska and La Crosse, WI, the dedicated auto repair experts work hard to prolong the lifespan of all their customers’ vehicles. Here, they explain the consequences of skipping this basic preventative maintenance task.

Your motor oil plays two major roles in your vehicle. First, it lubricates all the moving parts in and around your engine. Without the proper lubrication, these parts would generate a tremendous amount of friction when the car is in operation. All that friction could cause your engine to overheat.

Although an auto repair team can fix or replace an engine that has overheated, it’s usually an expensive process. Scheduling regular motor oil changes will save you a lot of money in the long run.

Oil also serves to pull any contaminants and debris away from your vehicle’s engine. This protects it from damage, ensuring your engine stays in good working condition for years. Unfortunately, by capturing all that debris, your motor oil turns from a liquid into a sludge-like substance. In this state, it is no longer an effective lubricant for the various components of the engine. Because of this, it’s important to stay on top of oil changes, replacing your old, sludgy motor oil on a regular basis.

Need a car repair team that will help you stick to your oil change schedule? Get in touch with the pros at Dee’s Auto Care Specialists, providing service to clients in and around Winona, MN, Onalaska, WI, and La Crosse, WI. Contact them online for more information about scheduling service.