Car maintenance is easy to ignore for a short while, but, once it starts causing problems, you could be in serious trouble. Something as simple as a regularly scheduled oil change can mean the difference between smooth sailing and breaking down.

Landrum Lube has been South Carolina’s community oil change center for nearly two decades. Here, they give the top reasons that regular car maintenance is critical for everyone’s safety on the road:

• Get Better Gas Mileage: A well-maintained engine that has gotten consistent oil changes, air filters replaced, tire pressure checks, and other basic maintenance will get more miles per gallon than one that is due for a tuneup.
• Have Longer Car Life: Your car won’t last as long if you ignore the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. You’ll also reduce the likelihood of breaking down and getting stranded on the side of the road.  
• Save Money on Repairs: Proper maintenance is an investment in your car. Ignore it, and you’ll end up paying much more when major repairs are needed later.
• Be Safer: Whether it’s a tire blowout from improper tire pressure or old brakes that fail when you need to stop, a poorly maintained car isn’t safe to drive. Highway safety is too important to not take seriously, and ignoring oil changes and tuneups increases the chances of something going wrong.
• Find Problems Early: When you get your oil changed, the technicians can make other basic checks to your belts, engine, and other parts while they’re under the hood. Catching problems early allows you to get them fixed before they turn into something major.

Has it been a while since your last oil change? Spartanburg County residents trust the friendly, knowledgeable technicians at Landrum Lube for oil and filter changes and tire pressure checks. Use the contact form on their website to reach out, or call (864) 457-3956 with any questions about their services.