Why Having Your Oil Checked Is an Essential Part of Your Winter Car Care
There's never a good time to drive a car that's got low or excessively dirty engine oil. In the winter, however, failing to have your oil checked can diminish your vehicle's performance and may damage your engine. Jamestown motorists can enjoy smooth and reliable engine functioning by making sure that their oil is both topped off and right for the season. At Ed Shults Chevrolet, we want to share two reasons why.
Cold Temperatures Can Make Engine Oil Thicken
Old, Dirty Filters Become Brittle in the Cold
Cold Temperatures Can Make Engine Oil Thicken
Certain engine oils don't always perform well in extremely cold temperatures. In fact, most will thicken significantly as the temperatures drop. Having your oil changed as part of your winter car care will ensure that your engine has got oil with the right viscosity for accommodating any temperature-related changes.
Old, Dirty Filters Become Brittle in the Cold
Winter is also the right time to have your oil filter changed if it's already old and dirty. Dirty filters are brittle and will become even more so when it's frosty outside. This can cause them to snap, crack, or suffer other structural damages that will invariably lead to serious problems. Getting fresh engine oil and a fresh oil filter is one of the best things that local drivers can do to prepare their vehicles for the season.