The Importance of Oil Changes

Changing the oil for your vehicle is a routine maintenance procedure that has many benefits. There can be repercussions if your vehicle goes for a long time without an oil change. It is important to remember to change the oil in your vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer. While the general rule of thumb is to have it changed every 5,000 miles, most vehicles now have a built-in tool that will let you know when the engine oil is due to be changed. If you reside in the Olean, NY area, Al Lemon Services can perform all the oil changes you need.

How an Oil Change Effects Engine Performance

The engine of your vehicle has several parts that move at high speeds. Due to this, the moving parts cause friction, resulting in heat. By changing your oil regularly, your vehicle’s engine will have the proper amount of lubrication that will allow it to reduce the amount of heat it produces. However, if your engine has old oil, it will suffer a great amount of wear and tear due to the heat and could stop working entirely. A routine oil change will always cost less than replacing an engine or an entire vehicle itself.