Gas prices got you down? Change your oil. What?!
Why Fuel Efficiency is Improved by Oil Changes
Regular oil changes are essential for maintaining your vehicle’s engine and ensuring that it runs smoothly. But did you know that oil changes can also improve your car’s fuel efficiency? Here’s how:
Oil Breakdown: Over time, engine oil breaks down and becomes less effective at doing its job. Heat damages the molecules in the oil that govern things like viscosity (oil thickness) and lubricating ability. It’s necessary for oil to maintain its viscosity because many of your engine’s parts are cushioned by a thick coat of oil. Without proper viscosity, the lubrication abilities of the oil are useless because it can’t get where it needs to go. As these properties are lost, the engine will run hotter and less efficiently, which negatively affects gas mileage 1.
Sludge Build-Up: Once oil breaks down, it begins to leave deposits on the interior surfaces of the engine. These deposits are commonly referred to as “sludge” or “scaling.” Engine sludge has a variety of negative effects on an engine. It interferes with the proper flow of oil throughout the engine by blocking passageways and coating surfaces. This means that the motor may not get the proper amount of oil on its working components. In addition, sludge and scaling reduce the transfer of heat away from the engine. By creating an additional layer of material on surfaces inside the engine, sludge and scaling hold heat in; which not only has a negative effect on your mileage, it may reduce the service life of your car’s motor 1.
Fuel Efficiency: Regular oil changes can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. As new oil circulates through the engine, the lubrication of the metal components improves engine efficiency and allows it to operate more effectively with less labor, consuming less gas.
With Oili, you can schedule an oil change at your convenience, whether it’s at your home or office.
Oili’s Temecula and Murrieta technicians are highly trained and experienced in providing oil change services, ensuring that your vehicle is in good hands. Oili’s prices are competitive and affordable, making it easy for you to keep your vehicle running smoothly without breaking the bank.
Regular oil changes are essential for maintaining your vehicle’s engine and improving fuel efficiency. With Oili’s mobile oil change app, you can easily schedule an oil change at your convenience and enjoy the benefits of better gas mileage.
Who knew?