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Oil Changes Spartanburg, SC
We all know that you should (and NEED) to get your oil changed every 3,000 - 5,000 miles, but why? You bring your car to the shop and sit there surfing online on your cell phone just wondering how you even found the time to go in to get it done, trying to then decide how long you can delay before your next oil change.
What's the big deal anyhow? If you look you can read in your car's owners manual it'll tell how often you should get your oil changed, but it won't let on to the big secrets as to why. Luckily, getting your oil changed is one of the least expensive auto maintenance services your car really needs. Yes it is relatively inexpensive, yet having your oil changed on a regular basis and on schedule plays a critical role in preserving your vehicle engine and saving you money in the long run.
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Oil is the life’s blood of your vehicle. It keeps the many intricate components of the engine working efficiently, and it helps reduce the accumulation of corrosion and carbon from collecting on your engine. As you should be aware, the engine can get very hot from the thousands of small explosions taking place every minute or drive time; oil helps pull the heat away from the combustion chamber and basically preventing the engine from blowing up from the heat. As oil absorbs all the intense heat, varnish and carbons during the course of protecting and keeping the engine running smoothly, it gradually becomes less like liquid and more like black sludge. No matter how good the oil is, eventually it degrades as the additives get used up while protecting your engine. That's when you should have your
oil changed, to continue it’s efficiency and intended use.
How often and what kind of oil should be used? It will depend on the type of oil you choose to use, what kind of car, and how often you drive. Our mechanics and technicians can answer all your questions about your car’s needs for oil at Total
Alignment Service. The old adage suggests every 3 months or 3,000 miles. The amount of mileage you drive is actually more important than the amount of time, so the mileage gauge is important. You may go on a road trip and burn through a few thousand miles in a few weeks, or it may take five months before you reach the maximum recommended mileage that indicates it is time for an
oil change. Pay attention to the odometer and how you've been driving your vehicle. Driving in extreme weather or pulling a lot of weight behind your car will affect your oil operations too.
If you don't think you have the time or money to get your oil changed and you choose to wait, eventually the oil will get worse and worse, becoming more like sludge and will actually clog your engine. Engines are expensive to clean, and replacing a worn-out piston is not an auto repair bill you want to receive. Bottom line: It's worth the time and minimal cost of maintenance, and we are pretty quick here at
Total Alignment Service
to get the job done correctly. Just give us a call today to schedule our oil change services in Spartanburg.