Most drivers know that proper car maintenance requires carrying out regularly scheduled oil changes. Aside from following this as a rule of thumb, however, it may not always be clear what benefits an oil change brings for the average driver.

Landrum Lube has been performing oil changes and other car maintenance for residents of Landrum, SC, for nearly two decades. Below, they explain a few of the ways a regular oil change can help keep a car on the road and running well.

What Are The Benefits Of An Oil Change?

Fresh Oil

First, consider the oil that’s being changed. Most drivers use conventional motor oil in their engines. This conventional oil tends to deteriorate after driving 3,000 to 5,000 miles due to minor impurities, exposure to high temperatures, and the introduction of other contaminants from the engine. 

For anyone who’s performed an oil change on their own, the difference is fairly clear—new oil is translucent and golden in color, whereas used oil is black from contaminants and grime. Oil’s primary purpose is to lubricate the engine, and the less pure the oil, the less effective it is at getting the job done.

New Filters

Oil filters are designed to operate on the same schedule as your engine’s oil, so the performance of oil filters might also begin to degrade around the same time as the filter becomes clogged with debris. In much the same way as with the oil itself, the oil filter does it’s job less effectively as it becomes more contaminated.

General Vehicle Maintenance

For most drivers, just taking the car in for an oil change conveys benefits. Many drivers may seldom even open the hood between oil changes, so regular service helps ensure that car maintenance concerns like fluid levels and tire pressure are addressed and minor problems in a car’s function are caught before they become major. A once-over from a professional mechanic can be invaluable, even if the occasion is just a regular oil change.

For the best in preventive car maintenance, from tire pressure to filters and oil changes, Landrum residents have turned to Landrum Lube for nearly two decades. Visit them online to find out more, or call (864) 457-3956 today to make an appointment!