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How your lubrication system works.....
Your car's lubrication system makes sure that every moving
part in the engine gets oil so that it can move easily. The
two main parts needing oil are the pistons (so they can
slide easily in their cylinders) and any bearings that allow
things like the crankshaft and camshafts to rotate freely.
In most cars, oil is sucked out of the oil pan by the oil
pump, run through the oil filter to remove any grit, and
then squirted under high pressure onto bearings and cylinder
walls. The oil then trickles down into the sump, where it is
collected again and the cycle repeats.
Why it is important to have regular oil changes.....
It is a given that we should change our oil on a regular basis, the question is
at what interval. Following the manufactures recommendations requires you to know
something about your driving conditions in order to select the correct interval
for you as shown in acceleration or high-speed driving, extreme hot or cold climates,
off road motoring, and carrying or towing heavy loads. The byproducts of combustion
in your engine cause your motor oil to break down and no longer protect the internal
components the way it should. The rate of this process will vary with each individual
motorist. The Lube Center recommends you change your oil every 3,000 miles and receive
the best protection your engine can receive.
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