What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Oil?
An oil change is an essential service that’s recommended for your vehicle on a variety of occasions. It helps protect your vehicle’s engine and gives you the confidence to take on the roads of Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale, Illinois.
Here at Watermark Ford of Marion, we’re here to help show you what happens if you don’t change your oil. Continue reading to learn more, and see how you can schedule your next oil change today.
When you go too long without changing your car’s oil, it starts to build up dirt and debris that enters the oil over time. The oil in your engine is designed to keep parts lubricated and functioning smoothly and collect the particles and debris that can lead to damage.
When you don’t change your oil, it can lead to poor engine performance. Over the life of your engine oil, sludge can start to build up on the engine and can lead to damage to some of the moving parts. It can also cause delays in your vehicle’s performance or lead to poor performance quality.
Another effect to consider is the possibility that your engine could completely fail without an oil change. Once motor oil becomes sludge and builds up, it no longer draws heat from the engine. This can lead to overheating and the potential of a blown gasket.
If you have a warranty on your vehicle, it can also be voided by lack of service as recommended by factory specifications. You can review what recommended services are for your particular make and model in the owner’s manual of your automobile.
At our dealership, we can help you get the oil change you need. If you’re nearing the end of your engine oil life or have delayed getting an oil change for too long, you can bring your car to our team to have it quickly taken care of.
Trying to find time to schedule an oil change while on the go? Our express services can help with this. We can get you in and out and on the road with a fresh oil change in minutes and allow you to stick to your schedule. You can even come to our express service center without an appointment.
In addition to oil change services, you can have other essential services handled at the same time. Get your tires rotated, have the vehicle inspected, refill fluid/replace filters, and more.
At Watermark Ford or Marion, we’re ready to help you get the oil change your vehicle needs. Our team is ready to help you get back on the road today and protect your engine, so your car lasts for years to come.
Schedule your next service appointment with us to get an oil change by using the online scheduling tool. Don’t wait to find out what happens if you don’t change your oil. Get back on the roads of Marion, Herrin, and Carbondale, IL, today.
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