 The Problem |
Did you know the four jobs of motor oil are to clean, cool, seal and lubricate? The perennial oil and filter change interval recommendation that you keep hearing of "every 3,000 miles" is correct. Of course, even going to 3,500 or 4,000 miles is keeping on the "good" side when it comes to auto maintenance. The irony is that since oil doesn't signal its failure by suddenly breaking, many motorists will drive up to as far as 10,000 miles before changing the oil because nothing seems to be going wrong. That is an expensive decision. It is sometimes difficult to perceive the wear that motor oil undergoes during the thousands of miles that we travel between changes. Yet, when you take a closer look at the composition of motor oil it becomes more apparent. In its essential form, motor oil is a significantly refined and enhanced form of petroleum. Translating the word petroleum back to its roots in Latin reveals that "petra" means rock, and "oleum" means oil. So, we are really only talking about rock oil here. Think about it, rock oil insulating and protecting vital metal surfaces in your engine from scuffing and breaking down as you travel on that open stretch of lonely highway! Consider the fact that even if oil refineries removed all of the abrasive particles, acids, water and other contaminants from crude oil, in its basic form the substance would develop into sludge and lose a significant portion of its lubricating qualities after only several hundred miles of typical commuter driving.
Due to the high cost of new cars, most car owners are keeping their vehicles longer than ever before. If you plan to keep your car past 50,000 miles, it is important to follow the correct maintenance schedule for your car. An oil service for most vehicles is needed every 3000 miles. |
The Solution Clean Engine Oil That is Able to Perform All 4 Functions Thoroughly Now we get to the fun part. Your own car's motor oil actually gets dirty after you drive several hundred miles. Here's what makes it possible for you to enjoy driving as much as 3,000, or even 3,500 miles before you have to replace that rock oil again: Those smart oil companies developed these terrific products that help extend the life of petroleum, and these are called "additives." After conducting an extensive filtering process to make oil clean enough to flow between the tight clearances of mechanical parts in today's precision engines, oil companies blend in various additives or "boosters" to enhance the oil's durability. The following are just a sampling of the additives that are blended into today's premium motor oils: DETERGENTS DISPERSANT ADDITIVES VISCOSITY ADDITIVES ANTI-SCUFF/FRICTION MODIFIERS CORROSION INHIBITORS Those are just a few of the many elements that oil companies blend into motor oils to literally boost the endurance of the original oil product. Here's the key point: Each of these additives only complement the lubrication properties of motor oil to help it clean, cool and seal. Yet, each one of these additives can only help oil for a limited period: "detergent" additives eventually get used up; "dispersant" additives can only disperse and contaminants for a limited time period, and so on. Eventually, that proud and modern motor oil loses those "high tech" additives as their properties wear out. Then that motor oil once again becomes simply rock oil -- and each mile you drive starts silently trimming mileage and performance from your engine. Don't forget to change the filter with every oil change, too. Any questions?
P.S. Choose a full service shop for your oil change services that offers a multi-point inspection with every oil change service TIP- Finding a small problem and resolving it early - many times will help you avoid a repair! Did you know only requiring maintenance work or a wear item replacement like brakes is actually good news? HINT: Because the bulk of its wear occurs when it's cold, keep the engine at low RPM's until it is fully warmed.
3 D Automotive 3 K Oil Service Remove and Replace Engine Oil & Oil Filter (up to 5 quarts) Verify Correct Fluid Types per Vehicle Manufacturer Check & Top Off All Fluids (up to 1 pint) Lubricate suspension, doors & hood Perform Courtesy Inspection Including Belts & Hoses, Fluids, Check for Leaks, Check Wiper Blades, All Lights, Verify Tire Inflation & Condition & Exhaust System Inspect Fuel & Air Filters & Battery & Cables Road test and written evaluation P.S. If battery is over 3 years old it should be tested & replaced if necessary |
