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Oil, Lube, Filter
Auto engines work best when their oil is clean and properly filled. Engine oil separates some parts from others so that they are not rubbing against each other and causing excessive friction and heat. In fact, engine oil lowers the heat in the engine just by picking up the heat from the components and circulating it out of the engine, around the system and through the oil filter. By the time it makes its way back into the engine, it is once again cooler and ready to take on more heat. Cars need to have their engine oil changed regularly to keep this action working.
As time goes by, the engine oil picks up dirt, debris and by-products of combustion. The longer this goes on, the thicker the oil becomes. There comes a time when the oil can no longer pick up any more dirt from the engine. The dirt and grime that cannot be picked up, forms a thick sludge that stays in your engine. The sludge decreases the auto efficiency and performance. To avoid getting sludge, it is important to have your oil changed at recommended intervals. Regular oil changes improve the viscosity of the oil in your engine. In other words, it keeps the oil at its proper thickness.
There are many choices of oil to use in changing your engine oil. You might want to stick with the oil that was used when your car was new from the factory. There may be other choices for you as well. Trained technicians can help you decide between conventional oils and synthetic oils. They can help you choose the oil weight you need, such as SAE 10W-30 or SAE 5W-50 oil. The car you drive, its age, and the way you drive it can all have a bearing on the type of oil you need.
Along with the proper motor oil, you will need a good oil filter. Our service professionals will help you choose a filter with the best beta rating, micron rating, absolute rating, and overall rating for your auto. The filter is essential in giving longer life to your motor oil, and in keeping your engine cooler and cleaner.
Most cars need to be lubed regularly as well. Lubrication keeps the joints moving smoothly, and keeps out water and dirt. Some cars have sealed joints, and our trained technicians will tell you if your car has no joints that need to be lubed. However, even cars that are designed with sealed joints sometimes have replacement parts added later that need to be lubed routinely. Regular lubrication for most cars means using a special grease gun to put lithium grease into the joints of the chassis. The whole process takes just a short time and can be done when you come in for an oil and filter change. See us for all your engine and chassis lubrication needs.
