When, Where, How And Why To Change Your Vehicle's Oil

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

When, Where, How And Why To Change Your Vehicle's Oil (NAPSA)—Basic vehicle maintenance is an easy, inexpensive way to pro- long thelife of vehicles and avoid costly repairs downthe road. “Whenthinking about vehicle maintenance, regularoil changes likely come to mind first, said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “A quick review of the why, when, where and how of changing your vehicle's oil is a good wayto see the value of basic auto care.” Why Motor oil lubricates the moving parts in your engine, preventing wear by keeping the engine clean, removing contaminants and regulating engine temperature to prevent overheating. Neglecting to check and change yourvehicle’s oil can lead to expensive repairs, including enginefailure. When Check your vehicle owner's manual; most will recommend changing the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. However, other factors such as harsh weath- er conditions, driving in stop-and-go traffic or on dusty dirt roads, towing a trailer, driving at high speeds and the age of your vehicle can all bring down Regular oil changes can help keep your car on the road to safety and savings. cians. ASE certification means that the technicians take their training seriously and have passed tests to demonstrate their skills. How Do-it-yourselfers can access the Car Care Council’s website for an instructional video by DriverSide on how to change your vehicle’s oil. To help drivers “be car care aware,’ the Car Care Council has many free tools available at www.carcare.org, in- vehicle service. When taking yourcar in cluding an 80-page “Car Care Guide” and a customized service schedule with e-mail reminders to makeit easy to follow a routine auto care program. ‘The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance andrepair to consumers. For a copyof the council’s “Car the shop employs ASE-certified techni- visit www.carcare.org. this time interval, making it a safe bet to have the oil checkedat the lower end. Where An oil change performed by a pro- fessional technician is a quick, low-cost for maintenanceor repairs, be sure that Care Guide” or for more information,

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