An oil change is often the most the frequent automotive service a vehicle needs. An internal combustion engine cannot function properly without the right oil and the right amount of oil. As common as oil changes are needed, there is still a lot of confusion and misconceptions out there about motor oil.
If you’ve been searching, “Auto oil change Burlington”, “What’s a synthetic oil change?”, “When should I change my car’s oil?”, or something similar, we can help. At Burlington Automotive Service, we offer a wide array of automotive maintenance and repair services. This article looks at some important information regarding car oil changes.
At Burlington Automotive Service, we are happy to change and inspect the oil of cars in the area. Engine oil needs to be topped up frequently, occasionally exchanged and even flushed out. We can do that for our customers. How do you know if your engine’s oil needs changing and why are oil changes even necessary?
Periodically, gasoline-powered vehicles need to have the oil emptied out of their engine and replaced with new oil. Engine oil, also known as motor oil, cools and lubricates engines. Your car requires several operational fluids, but the oil in your engine is perhaps the most critical.
Motor oil must be in good condition to properly help your engine, though. If you never change your oil, it eventually turns into muck. This is because motor oil collects particulate matter from within your engine as it cleans it. As time goes by, your engine oil gets weighed down by all that particulate matter. When it gets mucky, not only does oil no longer help your engine, it can actually damage it.
Your vehicle owner’s manual will have a recommendation for how often to change your oil. The standard suggested interval is roughly every 5,000 km, or every three months, whichever comes first. At Burlington Automotive Service, we can give you a more personalized estimate based on your vehicle and your driving habits.
Synthetic oil is an increasingly popular option. This oil has the same chemical compounds and petroleum molecules as conventional oil, but it’s artificially synthesized to eliminate some impurities. This offers several advantages, notably that synthetic oil needs to be changed less frequently.
Engine oil isn’t the only fluid in your car which should be changed periodically. Check your transmission fluid monthly and if it looks opaque or smells bad, get it changed. If you have been having braking problems, your brake fluid might need to be changed. Hydraulic steering fluid should also be changed, usually about every 50,000 km.
Come see us if you are looking for an oil change near you in Burlington. We have all the necessary equipment and expertise to change and inspect your engine oil.
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