Oil, Lube, and Filter
One of the best things you can do to help regularly maintain your vehicle is changing the oil regularly. Oil is a vital liquid for your car helping it run smoother and longer, think of it as the blood of your car. It helps lubricate your cars central components, helps to reduce friction to not only help your car run cooler but it minimizes dirt particles to help keep your running engine clean.
Engine Oil
Engine oil is like a gooey lubricant that acts as a barrier between all the metal parts in your car it essentially makes sure all these metal components don’t rub together. During the engine’s combustion process your engine generates a mass amount of heat. Engine oil plays a very important job in transporting all this heat away down to the oil pan where it essentially cools and gets recirculated when it is needed again. Engine oil also helps to prevent rust and corrosion due to its magic formula.
Over time oil becomes contaminated and needs to be replaced regularly approximately every 5,000km about 3 or 4 times a year for the average driver. Having the right type of oil and having your cars oil replaced regularly can help keep your motor clean and prevent the build of sludge.
Signs that there might be a problem
- Engine doesn’t start or stalls from time to time.
- Engine not running properly at certain speeds.
- Strange mildew smell inside the cabin.
- Dark or dirty colour in your engines oil means it’s likely due for a change.
Oil Filter
Your engine’s oil filters main purpose is to prevent rust particles, soot and other toxins from contaminating your engine and your engine’s oil supply. Replacing your engine filter keeps all sorts of harmful debris from entering major engine components that could lead to an engine build up.
Filer Replacement
Replacing your oil filter can make a huge difference in your engine’s performance. A fuel filter should be replaced approximately once a year. Our experts will examine your oil filter and determine when and if it needs to be replaced. Filter replacement helps keep your car on the road longer and can replaced at a low premium.
What kind of oil should you be using? synthetic versus conventional oil
Conventional Oil is your base model and most popular choice. It is loaded with detergents and dispersants that are good for your engine’s health. It is filled with rust and corrosion inhibitors and helps to stop metal to metal contact throughout your engine’s main components.
Synthetic Oil is specifically engineered for specialty cars used in more extreme conditions. They maintain stable at higher temperatures and help reduce extreme engine wear for a clean more efficient ride
give us a call or stop by our auto shop today to get your oil filters or oil changed. We have the brands that are perfect for your vehicle at all price points, weather you have a Ferrari or Toyota, Bombay Auto Centre are your oil experts.
