To begin with a large percentage of
automobile issues, in Ottawa, stems from poor maintenance and, the lack of
attention to detail. Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUV’s are all designed to operate
for extended periods as long as the operator/owner pays attention to the
suggested maintenance schedule listed in the manual that comes with every
vehicle made. Moreover, a good part of this number originates with engine
trouble.
The best way to avoid having a vehicle breakdown
is to follow a regimen of regularly scheduled oil changes. Most of us in Ottawa
can understand that during normal operation an engine gets hot. This heat will
eventually cause the oil inside to loose its properties by collecting deposits
and thinning.
The deposits, which are byproducts of the
internal combustion, cause wear and tear on the internal environment caused by
the thinning oil. When this happens, in worse case scenarios, the vehicle stops
operating. The purpose of the oil is to lubricate the internal moving parts and
help distribute the heat generated from the friction of the moving parts,
equally through the engine block.
Changing the oil on a regular basis, for instance,
most manufacturers suggest changing the oil every seven to ten thousand miles
now. In the past the suggestion was changing the oil every three thousand miles
or so. One factor to consider is how the vehicle is driven on the Ottawa roads
and highways.
If the vehicle experiences a lot of high
speed or highway driving, it means the engine gets and stays hotter longer and
wears the oil down faster as compared to a mix of rural and urban road travel
here in Ottawa, typically performed at lower speeds. Additionally, operating a
vehicle in consistent stop and go traffic puts a lot of strain on the engine.
As you are aware by now there are a lot of variables to consider.
This is why changing the oil in your
vehicle on a regular basis can help it run for a long time with minimal issues.
Make it a point to check the oil weekly and consider adjusting how the vehicle
is being driven to extend its operational life. Moreover, anyone can learn how
to change the oil on any vehicle if cost is an issue.
You can consult with Ottawa Car Maintenance Specialists Jim Dickinson or Sterling Ford to change the oil of your car on regular basis.
