Jeep Oil Change Services Houston TX
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Chances are you know that keeping the oil changed in a car's engine makes it last a long time but do you know why exactly? Is it just because it gets dirty and doesn't lubricate as well? Well, that's part of the problem but it's really more than that. Engine oil breaks down over time, chemically that is. And when this happens it can cause internal parts to leak and engine components to wear out. To understand this better, let's take a look at what the engine oil really does inside an engine.
Does oil do more than lubricate?
Yes, its primary function is to lubricate -but wait, there's more. When your engine is running, all the moving parts, pistons, valves, and other components are sliding by each other at high rates of speed. Without lubricating oil, these components would start to "sandpaper" on each other until they wear out. Engine oil prevents this from happening by keeping internal surfaces slippery and friction-free.
What else does oil do?
There's a second thing oil does too. Not many people realize that the oil flowing around in an engine provides a major cooling function. Some parts of an engine run considerably hotter than others (such as the pistons and combustion chambers) and a fresh supply of oil over those parts allows them to run cooler than they normally would. This, in turn, promotes longer life of the internal engine parts because there is less thermal stress and less wear.
So why is it so important to keep your car engine's oil clean?
During normal operation, engines create dirt and grit as a function of the combustion process, and when this stuff gets suspended in your engine oil, the oil gets dirty. And when this happens it doesn't lubricate as well, and it doesn't cool as well. This is why routine oil and filter changes are necessary to keep the engine in your Jeep in peak condition!
Clean oil saves you money!
Let's get down to brass tacks: oil changes are cheap when you consider the alternative. Proactively changing a vehicle's oil and oil filter will make the engine last longer so compare the average cost of a years worth of oil changes ($100-$120) to the cost of major engine repair ($1500-$8000) and the benefit to your wallet is clear. It makes solid economic sense to keep your oil changed!
Oil Changes for your Jeep in Houston, TX
There are many ways to get your Jeep's oil changed but one really is best. Yes, you can go to an oil change franchise but they are famous for finding other things that "need" to be changed at the same time -like as air and fuel filters.
In the Houston area, your best bet is to take your Jeep to Gilman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and have an experienced, professional technician change your Jeep's oil. The best part is that with Gilman's Express Lane Service, no appointment is necessary. You can stop by anytime!
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