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Without adequate care and regular oil changes a\u00a0car\u00a0will accumulate significant amounts of dirt and grit, causing friction around the engine.<\/p>\n
Oil changes are essential for lubricating the engine and reducing friction in several key components that contribute to the wear and tear of vehicles.<\/p>\n
In reducing friction,\u00a0drivers\u00a0will see drastic improvements in their\u00a0fuel economy, helping them save significant sums of money in the long run.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Experts at Progressive explain: \u201cRegular oil changes improve your\u00a0engine performance, extend its longevity, and help your car achieve its peak gas mileage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Complete failure to change the oil of your engine could cause it to shut down and warrant a replacement, which is a costly investment.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Though this same advice is reiterated by many experts in the industry, the question of how often oil changes are warranted still looms large in the minds of many drivers.<\/p>\n Scotty Kilmer, a car mechanic with more than five decades of experience under his belt, has used his platform to clarify this exact question.<\/p>\n The video was posted in response to a question put by one of Scotty\u2019s followers, who asked: \u201cWhen should I do an oil change on a new car?”]<\/p>\n According to the expert, the need for oil changes over the years has drastically changed thanks to overall improvements in car manufacturing.<\/p>\n The expert noted: \u201cModern cars are different than older cars, I would just change the oil every five thousand miles and use a new GF-6 oil and an extended life oil filter and do it every 5,000 miles.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you don\u2019t drive much, once a year. Because [of a build up] of oil and acid from burning oil and gasoline.\u201d<\/p>\n The main reason this has changed over the decades is because metal and oil quality for cars have improved.<\/p>\n Though changing the oil of the engine will not harm the car, it will result in an unnecessary waste of money and resources for drivers.<\/p>\n Experts frequently say that giving your car oil changes too often won\u2019t make the vehicle last longer or run better.<\/p>\n
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