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Perhaps you have heard stories from friends or family members about a vehicle they owned and loved that seemed to go on forever with very little need for repair. These kinds of stories, once rare, are now more numerous. Vehicles, like the one you drive, have been engineered and built to last a lot longer and owners are reaping substantial value from the investment they’ve made. While engineering and manufacturing expertise have improved vehicle quality and durability, we cannot rely solely on these factors to keep the vehicle operating optimally. 
Function First of all, engine oil lubricates. Reducing friction between very tight fitting parts prevents wear and extends engine life. Two additional advantages to reduced friction are improved performance and fuel mileage. Keeping the oil fresh ensures that friction reducing agents remain strong. Detergent in engine oil doesn’t really clean. Detergent additives bond to metal surfaces and prevent dirt from sticking while dispersants keep dirt particles from combining preventing sludge and making it possible for the dirt to be filtered. 
| Modern Systems Today’s vehicles are equipped with oil monitoring systems that provide drivers feedback regarding remaining oil life. These systems have been tested for many years and have proven very reliable. The system normally indicates the percentage of oil life remaining.  Most manufactures recommend replacement once the percentage has dropped below 20% of useful life. Factors and Effect Oil life systems have made it possible to increase the time and mileage between changes. This can reduce the cost of ownership while maximizing the performance and life of the engine. If you watch your oil life system you will notice that the percentage will drop faster in the winter than in warmer weather. This is because cold weather driving is toughest on the oil and the system is designed to compensate accordingly. The same is true for stop and go driving which is worse for oil life than sustained higher speeds. 
Stop by anytime to learn more about the oil life monitoring system on your vehicle and for a free PitStop where we will top off your fluids, check tire pressure and answer any questions you may have. | ||||||||
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