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Engine oil is a key element of your vehicle. If it’s keeping the lubricating sections of the engine or keeping it cooled, the engine oil is the lifeline of your car. The engine oil aids the engine in a number of ways. It helps defend the engine by keeping it clean from debris, which protects the engine’s operation. Oil reduces wear and friction, which can also improve the performance of the fuel. Lastly, it lowers the heat in the engine and redistributes it to other areas of the engine. If you are unsure about the status of your engine oil, contact our service department for an inspection.
Consistently testing the oil level can help keep the driver ensure oil health and maintain proper oil levels. To not touch the hot engine parts, it’s better to test the oil when the engine is cool. When checking the oil level, many dipsticks have guidelines to show if the oil level is too low and needs to be topped off. Also when using the dipstick, you can look at the engine oil color. If the oil is smooth and a lighter color, it shouldn’t be changed. However, if the oil is dark and looks sludgier, then it should be replaced.
It’s possible that you may have a leak if your dipstick consistently displays low oil levels. There are numerous ways to test for an oil leak, which is important because a leak could bring damage to the vehicle’s engine. If there are dark puddles under your car, it is possibly a result of the oil pan slowly leaking oil. Smoke from the engine or the smell of burning oil could possibly be an important indicator of an engine oil leak. Also, the engine overheating could be another result of an oil leak.
Learning when to replace your vehicle’s oil is also critical to negate harm to the engine in your vehicle. While some may recommend a short oil change interval from 3,000 to 5,000 miles, it’s recommended to have your oil replaced every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. If you are worried about when you should have an oil change you should reach out to our service department for more accurate info about your vehicle.
