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Many of us know that cars need regular oil changes to run properly. Images of car garages with oil-stained floors might come to your mind when you think of car maintenance, but what exactly is that greasy substance so heavily associated with repairs and tune-ups? Oil is an essential component of keeping your car in top shape, whether you use it for a daily commute to work or long weekend road trips. Below, learn the importance of this product, and why you should schedule regular oil changes. 

What Does Oil Do for Your Car?

Lubricates

oil changeThe main purpose of oil is to act as a lubricant for your car’s engine. It circulates through the complex inner mechanisms and keeps each part moving and working together as they should.

Cools

As it moves, oil also keeps the various parts of your car engine cool by pulling heat away. As your car runs, the engine needs oil to keep it at a sustainable temperature. Otherwise, it would overheat and lead to a breakdown. 

Declutters

In addition to its central purposes, the oil collects any dirt or debris that have gotten caught in the engine. The oil fights against the unwanted build-up by absorbing the clutter along with it.

What Happens if You Don’t Get an Oil Change?

The consequences of not changing the oil in your car can be deadly. Without lubricant to keep things running smoothly, the engine’s parts will begin to wear out much more quickly than normal. Additionally, the engine will overheat, and the parts will warp and stop working. Eventually, your engine will fail completely, and your car will breakdown.

Oil needs to be changed because of the waste it collects while moving through the engine. It keeps each individual part clean but at the cost of its own purity. Your car can go about 3,000 miles, or 3 months, between oil changes.  After that time, your oil will turn into ineffective sludge. The number of months between changes is dependent on how much you drive your vehicle. Cars that are frequently driven will need oil changes more often.

 

Getting an oil change is an important part of car maintenance, and it’s a quick and simple fix. M & R Automotive Service Center in Geneseo, NY, is locally-owned and-operated and can help you with anything from oil changes and transmission services to wheel alignment and 24 hour towing. Visit their website to view their services, and call (585) 243-1201 to speak with a representative. 

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