The importance of regular oil changes
Tips for getting your oil changed
Conclusion
The importance of regular oil changes
Everyone knows that regular oil changes are a necessity. However, not many people really know why. They just chalk it up to something they need to get done once or twice every year. In reality, there are several very realistic reasons that your vehicle’s oil must be changed every few thousand miles that you drive.
Overall, getting your oil changed as often as you need to will increase the life of your engine and your car. However, we can break that down into smaller parts. Getting your oil changed will keep your engine parts lubricated which will decrease friction and corrosion. If this were not the case, these engine parts would break down much more quickly. Getting your oil changed also keeps the engine notably cooler and cleaner. This goes a long way to keeping the engine running at top efficiency for longer as well.
In Puerto Rico, the need for you changing your oil is higher because of two things: stop and go driving and periods of more extreme heat. Driving in Puerto Rico, especially in highly populated areas like the city of San Juan, will involve a lot of sudden stops. Puerto Rico also has quite warm weather during several points throughout the year. Both of these can stress your engine more than normal; thus, it will increase the need for you to get your oil changed.
Tips for getting your oil changed
Getting your vehicle’s oil changed will be one of the easiest things you can do to care for it beyond washing it or putting gas in it. The only actual work you will need to put in is brining it to a mechanic or place such as Jiffy Lube and waiting for them to take care of it for you. However, there are a few things that you should consider before you get your oil changed.
First of all, you should check your engine’s oil frequently and know when it is time to get an oil change. Normally, that is about every three thousand miles or so. However, in Puerto Rico it could be less than three thousand miles depending on the amount of stop and go driving you do and how consistently hot it is. Talk to your mechanic for specific guidance on this.
You also need to know what type of oil you need and/or want to get put into your vehicle. If you are having a professional change your oil, they will take care of this. Although, you will still have the option of whether or not to choose synthetic oil. Synthetic oil is higher grade oil that will protect your engine better than a standard oil. Generally, most people do not need it but with the hot weather in Puerto Rico, you should definitely consider it.
Conclusion
Getting your oil changed in Puerto Rico is not something that you will need to stress over. But, in Puerto Rico, you might have to do it slightly more often because of the potential for near-constant stop and go driving as well as the hot weather. Be sure you speak to your mechanic or auto care professional and find out how often you should get your specific vehicle’s oil changed.
