Oil Changes: Don’t Skimp on Quality!
After the freezing temperatures of winter, your car may be a little noisier and sluggish than usual. It may be time for an oil change. While performing regular oil changes, your mechanic can inspect and test the other systems of your car for any potential problems. High-quality oil changes will keep vehicle problems at bay. Just because you may not be experiencing any current problems, doesn't mean it isn't necessary to have good quality oil changes.
But that doesn't mean problems don't exist. You may not be able to see the impact of inferior oils. By the time problems become visible, harmful contaminants may have already entered the engine's lubricating system and begun to cause corrosion. It's always advisable to stick to a high quality, warranty-backed oil change for maximum engine protection.
It is especially important to use high-quality oil in older engines, even if you have already passed the manufacturer's warranty period. Because older engines are more prone to wear and tear, they require quality lubrication for protection and longevity. Poor quality oils can contribute to sludge build-up formed by a combination of dirt, soot, partially burned fuel, oxidized motor oil, leaked coolant and condensed water vapor produced during combustion. A good-quality motor oil keeps these contaminants separated and held in suspension until they are drained during an oil change and not left behind to create sludge.
Check your owner's manual or ask for help from your auto mechanic for guidance on oil changes and other maintenance issues. According to the definitions in the owner's manuals, most vehicles are driven in "severe" conditions. Stop-and-go and short-trip inner city driving create very tough conditions for an engine. The oil change intervals for these demanding conditions are about half as long as normal intervals.
Need to know more about the right oil change? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Clausen Automotive by calling (608) 221-8321 or go online at www.clausenautomotive.com for more information. Since 1975, our family-owned auto shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
After the freezing temperatures of winter, your car may be a little noisier and sluggish than usual. It may be time for an oil change. While performing regular oil changes, your mechanic can inspect and test the other systems of your car for any potential problems. High-quality oil changes will keep vehicle problems at bay. Just because you may not be experiencing any current problems, doesn't mean it isn't necessary to have good quality oil changes.
But that doesn't mean problems don't exist. You may not be able to see the impact of inferior oils. By the time problems become visible, harmful contaminants may have already entered the engine's lubricating system and begun to cause corrosion. It's always advisable to stick to a high quality, warranty-backed oil change for maximum engine protection.
It is especially important to use high-quality oil in older engines, even if you have already passed the manufacturer's warranty period. Because older engines are more prone to wear and tear, they require quality lubrication for protection and longevity. Poor quality oils can contribute to sludge build-up formed by a combination of dirt, soot, partially burned fuel, oxidized motor oil, leaked coolant and condensed water vapor produced during combustion. A good-quality motor oil keeps these contaminants separated and held in suspension until they are drained during an oil change and not left behind to create sludge.
Check your owner's manual or ask for help from your auto mechanic for guidance on oil changes and other maintenance issues. According to the definitions in the owner's manuals, most vehicles are driven in "severe" conditions. Stop-and-go and short-trip inner city driving create very tough conditions for an engine. The oil change intervals for these demanding conditions are about half as long as normal intervals.
Need to know more about the right oil change? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Clausen Automotive by calling (608) 221-8321 or go online at www.clausenautomotive.com for more information. Since 1975, our family-owned auto shop has proudly served vehicle owners in Madison, WI, and the surrounding communities.
