Posted on 9/26/2025
Skipping an oil change may not seem like a big deal at first. The engine still starts, the car still runs, and nothing feels off. But inside the engine, the effects start building up long before you notice anything from the driver’s seat. Clean oil is essential to the health of your engine. When it’s neglected, wear happens faster, temperatures rise, and expensive damage becomes more likely. Engine Oil Does More Than Lubricate Most people know oil’s main job is to reduce friction. It coats moving metal parts and prevents them from grinding against each other. But engine oil does more than just lubricate. It also: Carries heat away from hot components Suspends dirt, soot, and metal particles Prevents corrosion from moisture and combustion gases Maintains oil pressure for systems like variable valve timing When oil is fresh, it flows easily and does its job well. As it gets older, it breaks down, thickens, and collects contaminants. This puts the ... read more