You know motor oil is essential for your vehicle to function -- but do you know how important it is? Oil lubricates the metal parts of your engine, preventing them from grinding directly against each other, even at high rpm. It also keeps the engine cool, so it does not overheat, and cleans away deposits.
Without oil, your engine would experience excessive friction, and would quickly be clogged with debris. Soon, it would stop working altogether. If you stop changing your engine oil, three major things will happen:
- Old oil loses viscosity. Eventually, it will be unable to withstand the high-pressure it endures in the valve train, leading to metal-on-metal contact.
- Dirt and grime will build up in the oil, until the filter can no longer keep it clean. Sludge deposits will accumulate.
- Dirty oil can no longer protect metal engine parts against corrosion. Once an engine starts to rust, it is nearly impossible to fix.
Is your Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, or Subaru past its factory-recommended oil change interval? Don't wait to start experiencing the negative effects of worn-out oil. Schedule a service appointment with Hyman Bros. Automobiles.