Do you know that there really are some consequences if you skip oil changes in your car? Those consequences might not be severe at first, but they do add up over time. Here’s what Viking Automotive wants you to know.
You Make the Engine Work Too Hard
Anything that makes your car’s engine work harder than it has to work is bad for it. Engine oil is there to protect the engine, keeping it clean and cool and lubricated. When you’re not getting the oil changed as often as you really should, that’s keeping the engine hotter, dirtier, and less lubricated. All of which is bad for it.
The Engine Could Overheat
Part of what happens when the engine works harder than it’s designed to work is that it runs hotter. Eventually, that can even lead to overheating issues. This is true even if the cooling system is doing its job properly because it’s only one part of the puzzle. Every little bit of protection and cooling helps, so when the oil isn’t doing its part, everything suffers.
You’ll Pay Too Much for Gas
Something else that happens when you skip oil changes is that your car’s engine doesn’t burn fuel as efficiently as it should. How does that show itself? In fuel purchases. You’ll have to buy fuel more often and your gas mileage will go down. So, you’re paying way more for gas and getting nothing in return for that investment.
You Could Damage the Engine
What does all of this add up to? Ultimately, it adds up to you doing some gradual damage to the engine. Over time, that engine damage builds up repeatedly. At first, it won’t be as obvious, but over time it does get much worse. In fact, if you are skipping oil changes entirely as well as neglecting to check your oil, you could eventually wind up in a situation where your car has far too little oil and the damage becomes permanent engine failure. That’s an expensive mistake.
Are you worried about your car’s engine? Viking Automotive in Houston, TX can check it out for you and make sure that all is well. We’ll also be happy to help you to get back on track with regular oil changes. They keep your car running well and they ensure that you’re not having to buy a new engine any time soon for your car, too.
