You’ve probably heard it all before. Have your oil changed every 5,000 miles. Don’t skip your oil changes. But knowing why you should have your oil changed regularly can not only help you understand this important service, but can also help you stay ahead of potential trouble even between oil changes. At Ruxer Ford, our Ford service center in Jasper is here to help keep your engine healthy with regular oil and filter change services.
The Importance of Oil Changes
To understand why engine oil matters, it helps to understand your engine and how it works. Inside your engine, pistons are driven back and forth within each cylinder, and that force turns a crankshaft that sends power through your transmission to the wheels to get you moving. This process involves lots of fast-moving metal parts that are separated only by a lubricating layer of engine oil that protects against excessive heat, friction, and physical wear. Over time, this constant heat and friction will break down your engine oil, and it is then unable to properly coat these internal engine parts to provide that protective layer. In short, having old oil in your engine makes it more susceptible to excessive heat and wear that can diminish power output and even kill your engine altogether.
Changing the Oil Filter
Your oil filter has a big job when it comes to protecting your engine as well. The filter removes carbon deposits, dirt, and other contaminants from the oil system that might otherwise get trapped in small passageways or gaps and cause blockages or physical damage. Like any filter, your oil filter can only filter out so much gunk, and if left unchanged those particles will find their way into your engine and can cause problems.
Have Your Oil Changed by Our Professionals!
The team of experts at Ruxer Ford not only know the importance of oil changes, but we also know the type, weight, and spec of oil that is best for your vehicle. Having your oil changed with us will give your engine the protection it needs so you can drive with confidence.