Posted on 4/29/2023
The oil keeps all of the parts in your engine lubricated and working smoothly. While its main job is to provide lubrication, as mentioned above, it also helps with the cooling of the engine components. The engine block is full of crevasses and holes, so the oil can flow freely everywhere. But when it can't do that, problems start to arise. Things like overheating or friction welding occur when the engine has either bad or no oil. That's why we will let you know a couple of ways to spot when your engine oil needs to be changed. Keep in mind that despite our recommendations, the manufacturer's intervals should not be ignored - they can be found in the owner's manual. Is Your Check Engine Light On? If your check engine light is on, one of the many reasons for that can be bad engine oil. When it ages and gets used, it starts to break down, causing it to perform worse. Some newer cars have a warning message that pops up when you're due f ... read more