Oil Change Services
Oil Changes, Who Needs 'Em?
There are thousands of parts that are moving every time you turn the key to go somewhere. Much like rubbing your hands together to warm them up on a cold winter day, the engine parts do this as well with oil being the barrier to damage from friction. Overtime this oil breaks down.
Having an oil change service at regular intervals is imperative to prevent costly repairs and damages.
At The Neighborhood Mechanic, we perform oil change services on all makes and models of vehicles, including but not limited to, Chevrolet, Honda, Dodge, Acura, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Audi, Ford, Fiat, Mazda, Nissan, and many more!
Engine Oil Benefits and Functions
What does engine oil really do?
- Engine oil Minimizes friction. Reducing friction and wear between moving parts is by virtue, the purpose of engine oil.
- Most oils have a plethora of cleaning additives that will continually clean surfaces and delay build up within the engine.
- Engine oil helps cool down those moving parts found within the engine. They do so by reaching areas that engine coolant cant and transferring the heat elsewhere.
- Speaking of components, Engine oil also includes special additives that create a barrier over engine parts and neutralize corrosive chemical byproducts.
Benifits, lets hear 'em
Everyone has heard to change your car oil regularly, but some people need a little bit more information. Dirty or low oil will "drive" more costly repairs for your vehicle. (Pun intended) Preventing those costly repairs is why oil should be changed regularly.
An oil change service has many benefits, including:
- Preventing expensive repairs
- Protect your engine internals from heat and wear
- Improving fuel mileage
- Improve energy efficiency by reducing friction
- Lower harmful emissions for eco friendly operation
- Most importantly, extending the life of your engine