If there is one issue that McCafferty Hyundai Sales has seen time and again, it is the fact that new owners do not know to change their oil on a regular basis. While some would have you believe that frequent oil changes is more of a marketing tactic than a necessary precaution against premature wear, this is not true. Your engine needs regular oil changes, and not doing so will leave you stranded and facing a serious repair bill. Here are some reasons why you should make a small periodic investment in your vehicle's future.
Prevent Dirt Accumulation
As anyone who has worked with metal in the past can tell you, it is very dirty. Metal pieces and particles that get into the engine through fuel can slowly but certainly produce a high level of dirt within the engine. Oil's purpose is to stop this from happening. Without oil, the parts of the engine that press against one another would get so hot that they would literally become welded together.
Better Lubrication with Fresh Ingredients
As strange as it sounds, oil is not often just oil. In fact, there are several additives in modern oils. These can range from chemicals that allow the engine to perform better in higher temperatures, in extreme cold weather, and over longer periods. Some engine oil additives that McCafferty Hyundai Sales has encountered actually work to reduce the friction within the engine more than the oil itself could do. Still other additives are useful for reducing the tendency of oils to gum up the engine as they age, thereby lengthening the amount of time needed between one oil change and the next.
As any chemical ages and is used, its qualities change. A fresh additive may be highly effective, but over time this same additive may burn up or chemically change to no longer perform its original function. When this happens, McCafferty Hyundai Sales knows that it is time to change the oil even if the main ingredient is still technically doing its part of the job.
Prolonging Engine Life vs. Shortening It
McCafferty Hyundai Sales knows that engine life is an important aspect of the eventual resale value of your automobile. With this being the case, you want to prolong your engine's life. Changing the oil on a regular basis allows your engine to do its job to the best of its ability. The combination of more dirt and changes in viscosity and the breakdown of additives within the oil means that your engine may develop problems far sooner than it would if you changed your oil regularly.
Extreme Operating Conditions Aren't Extreme
It is fairly common knowledge that you should change your oil on a regular schedule if you drive on a regular basis. Unfortunately, what is less often considered is what “normal” actually means. Your driving patterns are extreme if you allow your vehicle to sit in the sun during hot days or if you practice a large amount of start-stop driving within the city. Additionally, your driving may be extreme if the majority of your trips are under 10 miles. These can all conspire to lessen your engine's life even if you are following the "normal" oil change guidelines for your driving habits. If you skip these guidelines, you may reduce your car's operational life by several years.
In an extreme case, you can cause your engine to seize up if you do not change the oil regularly. This can take tens of thousands of miles, but it can happen nonetheless. Changing your oil regularly can prevent this from ever happening.
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