Why Regular Oil Changes Are Crucial for Your Buick’s Longevity

The powerful engine under the hood of your Buick is the most sophisticated piece of machinery in your car. It’s also the most expensive to replace; once the engine reaches the end of its road, you’ll typically need a new car. For this reason, it’s vital to take good care of your engine with routine oil changes at your local Buick dealer. Let’s examine the benefits you receive by regularly refreshing your motor oil. 

Why Regular Oil Changes Are Crucial for Your Buick’s Longevity

Minimize Harmful Friction

The less friction your engine experiences, the longer it will last. Fresh motor oil lubricates the crankshaft, camshaft, valves, pistons, connecting rods, and other moving parts, allowing them to work seamlessly together, mile after mile. If you forget to change the oil and deprive your engine of proper lubrication, these parts will start rubbing and knocking against each other, undergoing damage. 

Avert the Risk of Overheating 

When motor oil begins to degrade, the resulting friction generates excess heat. Fresh oil helps to control the engine’s temperature. Your car’s cooling system does a terrific job of drawing heat from the engine but would struggle to do so without fresh motor oil. If your motor oil grows too old, the engine could overheat, blow a gasket, or even completely seize up. 

Clean Out Debris From the Engine

As you drive, the motor oil steadily cleans dirt, metal fragments, and other tiny particles from the engine parts, carrying them into the oil filter. Over time, the oil and filter fill up with these contaminants. This thickens the oil, threatening its capacity to lubricate properly. Routinely refreshing your motor oil and oil filter keeps your engine and oil clean and healthy.  

Prevent Corrosion From Setting In

Modern synthetic motor oil also has powerful anti-corrosion properties which effectively combat rust and chemical corrosion. However, these corrosion-preventing qualities fade with time: another reason to keep your oil as fresh as possible. 

Maximize Your Engine’s Value

Regularly refreshing the oil is the number one way to optimize your engine’s power, fuel efficiency, and performance over the years, maintaining the vehicle’s value. If you ever wish to sell your car, the buyer will check the Vehicle History Report to find out if you’ve ever neglected to change the oil. This makes sense as, for the reasons outlined above, vehicle longevity is largely determined by the motor oil. 

How Often To Visit Your Buick Dealer for Fresh Oil

While the optimal interval differs from driver to driver, it’s usually best to change the oil twice a year. If you drive more miles than most, frequently navigate stop-and-go traffic, or take daily short trips of under five miles, you might need to change your oil more than usual. 

If you arrange routine services with us, we’ll help you remember to change your oil on time. Visit Brown & Wood Buick GMC in Greenville, NC, to set up a personalized, convenient maintenance schedule. 

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