Your Car’s Best Friend: Oil

With so many car maintenance services to worry about it can be difficult to narrow down the ones that are most important and need to be given the most attention. From coils to serpentine belts to wheels to fluids, it can all get overwhelming. That’s why Toyota of Orlando is here to let you in on the one element that is essential to the performance, maintenance, and quality of your ride; engine oil. We’re lending the spotlight to this essential car fluid to let you know why it’s so important and how to keep up with its maintenance. Let’s get started!

Avoid expensive repairs with simple car maintenance

The engine is often referred to as the “heart” of your car. Sounds pretty important, right? Well, it certainly is. In order to avoid dropping thousands of dollars to replace it, you need to keep up with the quality and amount of its motor oil. With all of the moving parts of an engine and all the friction these parts create there needs to be a sufficient amount of oil to lubricate them. If you don’t keep up with this car maintenance, all of these parts will grind together and cause significant damage to your engine. This grinding will cause a heat build-up and your engine will eventually seize up and conk out on you for good. 

Has your drive to work ever felt more like a rollercoaster than a morning commute? Well, that right there is what a lack of oil can do to your car. The more you drive with old engine oil the more it browns and picks up dirt and grime. When this begins to happen, the quantity of your engine oil begins to drop as well. And without enough oil, your engine will start to burn off and break down. In addition to lubricating and maintaining the proper temperature, your oil prevents corrosion of your Orlando Toyota’s metal parts and enhances the sealing properties of your engine. 

To put things into perspective our Orlando service center staff informed us that a bottle of motor oil typically goes for about $20 while an engine replacement will cost somewhere in the thousands.  That being said, there is no reason to put this car maintenance off. 

 

Get the most out of your ride with Toyota of Orlando 

Now that you understand just how important motor oil is to your set of wheels make sure to get yourself on a good car maintenance schedule. Most cars will need an oil change at around 5,000 miles, but if you’re unsure let our certified technicians take a look and give you the date of your next oil change. At our Orlando dealership we are always running auto service specials to make sure you get the car service you need at a price you deserve! We are open seven days a week and are located at 3575 Vineland Road just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. Call and schedule your appointment today!