Absolutely .... over time, our engine oil can break down and become pretty contaminated with dust, dirt and debris from the surrounding environment.

Proactively changing our car's engine oil will not only help our engine to work at its best, but also will prevent costly repairs down the track. Let's explore the benefits of getting an oil change in a little more detail.

Our car engine is made up of many moving parts rubbing up against each other to help create energy. These parts need to be kept lubricated to prevent wear and tear (or stopping to work all together). Oil provides this essential function.

Our engines demand a lot from the oil we use and over time will eventually break down the chemical construction of the oil so it can no longer provide lubrication. This is why old oil needs to be drained and new, fresh oil needs to be added to ensure proper lubrication.

We now know that the moving parts within our engine create a lot of friction. This in turn creates heat. Maintaining clean and sufficient amounts of oil ensures our engine is kept lubricated so it does not become overheated.

Dust and debris are deadly to our engines. Over time they will cause corrosion which will decrease the life of our engine. They also cause our engine oil to turn into 'sludge', decreasing lubrication and not allowing the oil to serve its primary function - lubrication. We want to keep our engine oil as clean as possible so it can perform at its peak, which is why removing the dirty oil and replacing it with new oil is essential.

If our engines are not lubricated properly, it makes internal components work harder, leading to increased fuel consumption and a dent in our pockets. An engine that also has to work harder leads to problems down the track, shortening the lifespan of our vehicle or requiring us to fork out a bunch of cash to get expensive components replaced. An oil change is a small investment to prevent issues down the road.

By getting regular oil changes with each car service we are helping to maintain the health of our vehicles and engines. Like most car maintenance jobs, it is a small cost that will save us in the long run!