Question 1

What is Oil Change?

Accepted Answer

Oil change means replacing the old engine oil with a brand new one. Apart from the engine, there are other parts of the vehicle as well where fluid change is needed for proper lubrication and preventing damage.

Question 2

Why Do I Need to Change My Vehicle's Oil?

Accepted Answer

When you drive a vehicle, there are hundreds of things in your vehicle that moves continuously to run it. Continuously moving back and forth can wear out the parts within moments. To run the engine without harming the moving parts, it is necessary to use lubricants.

Lubricants make the movement of the parts smooth and protect them from wearing out. However, as the lubricants get trapped into a very hot condition inside the engine, brakes or transmission, the lubricants burn out after a certain period of time.

As the burnt oil does not lubricate the parts like before and they can become contaminated over time, it is necessary to change the oil after a certain period to protect engine parts.

Question 3

What are the Benefits of Oil Change?

Accepted Answer

Apart from keeping your engine safe from getting damaged, there are other benefits of oil change as well. Here is a brief discussion on the benefits of oil change-
1. Engine Remains Clean
2. Engine Lasts Long
3. Engine Parts Remain Safe
4. Improves Mileage
5. Smooth Engine Performance
6. Reduces Emission

Question 4

How to Get Oil Changed Regularly?

Accepted Answer

I have found a significant amount of questions regarding- how do I remember the oil change schedule? so, here is a little trick for that-

The best way to change the oil regularly is by making a reminder in your phone's calendar app. Set a reminder to check the engine oil once a month. So, when the day comes, your phone will remind you about the inspection.

Doing this will relieve you from stressing about engine oil now and then.

Apart from checking the engine oil regularly, you need to follow the owner's manual to change the oil. Depending on the model you are using, you may need to change the engine oil every 3000 to 6000 miles of usage.

For doing an accurate calculation of how many miles you have driven with the new oil, note down the odometer reading of the moment you have changed the oil. Put a sticker or a sticky note containing the last oil change date and odometer reading on the windshield corner or dashboard.

Question 5

How Long Can You Go Without an Oil Change?

Accepted Answer

This depends on various factors like what is the condition of your vehicle, how many miles in it, how rough you have driven, and what was the temperature in the engine.

Roughly, you can go up to 5 to 7 thousand miles without changing non-synthetic oil. On the other hand, full synthetic oil can give you an extra 3 to 5 thousand miles before it becomes mandatory to change the oil.

Question 6

What Happens if I Skip an Oil Change?

Accepted Answer

The ultimate result of skipping an oil change is engine failure.

Oil makes the engine parts lubricated to eliminate friction, makes a protective layer around the parts to draw the heat away from the engine.

With the circulation of the oil inside the engine, it becomes dirty, transforms to sludge slowly because of the oxidation and eventually, becomes ineffective.

If you leave that ineffective and sludgy oil in the engine, it becomes thicker and can't eliminate friction like it used to do.

The oil filter also clogs up after serving you for a certain period and your fuel pump will get a really hard time pushing the fuel to the combustion chamber.

At some point, the engine will completely dry out. The friction among parts will generate massive heat inside the engine to wear out them fast and finally, your engine will stop working.

Question 7

When Should I Have Regular Maintenance Done On My Car?

Accepted Answer

You should inspect your car for any visible leak or malfunction every month. A gross inspection without any tools only requires 15 minutes and can save you hundreds of bucks.

Apart from regular bare eye inspection, you should see the owner's manual to know details about the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedules. We highly recommend following the owner's manual for every step taken for your car so that the vehicle remains in good shape for years to come.

Some new models come with different types of maintenance recommendations for normal daily driving and severe driving. Generally, the interval between two oil changes is longer in normal driving than the severe driving.

However, severe driving does not mean rough driving. When we talk about severe driving, we refer to frequent short distance trips, driving in high traffic areas where you need frequent stop and go, driving with a heavy load or in extreme weather conditions.

Question 8

What happens if you don't get an oil change for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Engine oil will burn out, transform into sludge consisting of dust particles, and become incapable to maintain enough lubrication inside the engine leaving it to get hot and seize.

And guess what! seized engines are not repairable and require replacement.

Question 9

How long should an oil change take?

Accepted Answer

An oil change is a four step work. Lifting the vehicle, draining the old lubricant by unplugging the drain bolt, replacing the old oil filter with a new one, and adding new oil to the engine.

For the people doing this for the first time, it can take around half an hour to complete the task. After you get used to it, it should not take more than 15 minutes to complete the whole process perfectly.

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