Why Oil Changes are Vital for Your Vehicle
Why Oil Changes are Vital to the Health of Your Vehicle
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The Rouen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center is at your service! Our Mopar center offers quality, convenient, and quick service for all the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram drivers who live in and around the Woodville, Ohio area. Oil changes are one of our specialties and we are breaking down just why they are so important for the health of your vehicle below, so keep reading!
Why is the oil in my vehicle so important?
The oil that runs through your engine is very important, it may not seem like it at first but it has a pretty big job. It is in charge of lubricating all of the engine’s moving parts to ensure that they work smoothly and any metal on metal friction is avoided. If the oil starts to age and turns into sludge because it has picked up debris, it will clog the oil filter causing less oil to get through and lubricate the moving parts. This can result in some serious engine problems that are very expensive to fix. An oil change may not seem like it's that important but it is actually one of the most important yet inexpensive investments you can make in your vehicle.
Oil Change Benefits:
Prevents Debris and Sludge: When the oil starts to age and the filter gets clogged, it will start to pick up debris like dirt, dust, and even metal shavings from the engine. This build-up turns into what we call sludge which slows down your engine’s performance. As we explained before if the engine’s moving parts are not properly lubricated they will start to rub up against each other, resulting in corrosion, scarring, and friction.
Improves Fuel Efficiency: When the oil starts to turn into sludge it causes the engine to work harder than it should. In order to work harder, it needs to utilize more gas than normal, reducing the number of miles you typically get to the tank. That means you are going to have to stop at the gas station more often than normal, shelling out more money. When the oil is changed when it should be, the engine works just as hard as it should, using the right amount of gas.
Increase Resale Value: When your engine has been damaged due to skipping oil changes, your vehicle will not be worth as much as it should be. This is because the care that you put into your vehicle is a direct representation of how much it is worth. You don’t want to purchase a pre-owned car that has engine problems or is all dinged up, do you? Of course not. If you want to get the most out of your vehicle when it comes time to sell it or trade it in, keeping up with oil changes is one easy way!
Schedule an Oil Change with Rouen
Our service center offers great perks like a free car wash after every visit to your service center, a shuttle service that lets you get back to your home or office while we work on your vehicle, Saturday service hours, and ASE-certified technicians! Plus, there are free snacks, coffee, and complimentary Wi-Fi in our waiting room! Do you need to book an oil change? Use our appointment request form or give our advisors a call at 419-314-3449. We look forward to working with you to keep your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram model in tip-top shape!