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Regular oil changes are an essential part of car ownership. Clean oil lubricates every moving component inside your engine to ensure maximum performance, efficiency, and cooling. So, what happens if you don’t change your oil? Because oil breaks down over time and with use, it gets less effective at lubricating. This means more friction and heat in the engine area that could lead to damage.
Learn more with the Kia of Cerritos service centerbelow to keep your car running smoothly around Los Angeles. What happens if you don’t get your oil changed? Learn more below!
In addition to lubricating your engine’s moving parts, motor oil has a number of important roles to play, including:
While originally experts recommended changing your oil every 3,000 miles, advancements in engine and oil technology allow most vehicles to go between 7,500 to 10,000 miles before needing an oil change service. If you tend to drive long distances, race your vehicle, go offroading, or have any other unique uses for your vehicle, you will want to have your vehicle’s oil changed more often. Also be sure to read up more about when to get a Kia oil change.
What can break if you don’t change your oil? There are dozens of symptoms you’ll notice before your engine seizes entirely, including:
So now that you know what happens if you don’t change your oil, you might want to change your oil yourself right away! After you check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to see what kind of oil your vehicle requires, follow these steps to change your oil at home:
Ready to get your oil change at Kia of Cerritos? Don’t hesitate to contact us online today to ask any questions you may have about oil change services, or simply schedule services online. We’ll also help you save with our service specials!
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