The Importance of Regular Oil Changes for Honda Vehicles

Oil Cleans Your Engine

Motor oil performs a remarkable number of functions, keeping your engine working at maximum capacity. One thing it does is clean metal fragments and other contaminants into the oil filter. If you neglect to change your oil, the filter and oil will fill up with debris and thicken, which reduces its ability to clean and protect your engine. 

Oil Lubricates Your Engine

The lubricating function of oil is the engine’s defense against friction. Motor oil coats all the moving parts in a fine layer, allowing them to move against each other smoothly and easily, mile after mile. But as oil ages, it ceases to lubricate so easily, which allows friction to build, accelerating wear and tear. 

Oil Prevents Overheating 

Internal combustion engines use a continual succession of explosions to power the car, which generates a good deal of heat. But the temperature must be kept under control; excessive heat can destroy an engine in short order. Both the cooling system and motor oil work to reduce the engine’s heat. Without either one, you’re putting your engine and car at risk.

Oil Combats Rust and Corrosion 

Modern synthetic motor oil contains powerful anti-rust qualities that keep the many metal parts from deteriorating. This is one reason why it’s never wise to let your car sit unused for too long; the engine must be running for the oil to flow, coat, and protect its various parts. It’s also unwise to neglect to refresh your oil, which gradually loses its ability to prevent corrosion as it ages. 

Oil Lengthens Your Engine’s Lifespan

Honda engines can run for 250,000 miles and even farther when well-maintained. However, forgetting to change the oil on time diminishes this impressive lifespan. By routinely refreshing the oil, you’re also maintaining the value of the car should you ever wish to sell it.

Book Biannual Oil Servicing at Your Honda Dealer

The rule of thumb for changing motor oil is twice a year. The optimal interval can vary from driver to driver, so it’s a good idea to consult on this with a trusted technician. We can arrange a personalized servicing schedule that suits your busy lifestyle, combining maintenance services as needed for optimal time efficiency. 

Our technicians can also send you courteous reminders whenever it comes time to change your oil. Schedule your first oil service today at Coeur d’Alene Honda in Coeur d’Alene, ID. We’ve been serving the local community’s drivers with great vehicles and maintenance services since 1968.  

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